General
This term describes resources that can be replenished naturally over short periods of time.
What is renewable energy?
This form of renewable energy relies on the heat from within the Earth.
What is geothermal energy?
This black, carbon-rich rock is burned to generate electricity in many power plants.
What is coal?
Burning fossil fuels releases this gas, which contributes significantly to global warming.
What is CO2?
This term describes resources that take millions of years to form and run out faster than they are created.
What is a nonrenewable resource?
This renewable resource is produced by the movement of water, often using dams.
What is hydroelectric energy?
Name the three fossil fuel types
What are coal, oil, and natural gas?
Solar panels convert sunlight into this.
What is electricity?
This type of energy comes from the sun and can be converted into electricity using solar panels.
What is solar energy?
Name the two types of nonrenewable resources
What are fossil fuels and nuclear energy?
This type of energy comes from decomposed plants and animals
What is biomass energy?
This is a nonrenewable resource commonly used to fuel cars.
What is gasoline (or oil)?
This natural resource is harnessed by wind turbines to generate electricity.
What is wind?