Renewable Energy
What kind of energy comes from the sun?
Solar energy comes from the sun.
What black rock is burned to make energy and causes pollution?
Coal is burned and causes pollution.
What type of light bulb saves the most energy?
LED bulbs save energy.
What gas from fossil fuels causes global warming?
Carbon dioxide (COâ‚‚) causes it.
What kind of battery stores energy from solar panels?
Lithium-ion batteries do.
What energy do wind turbines make?
They make electricity.
What fuel is used to make gasoline?
Oil is used to make gasoline.
What home appliance uses the most electricity?
Air conditioners or fridges use the most.
What happens when greenhouse gases trap heat?
The Earth gets warmer.
What kind of car uses electricity instead of gas?
Electric cars use electricity
What energy comes from heat inside the Earth?
Geothermal energy comes from Earth’s heat.
What gas is used for heating and cooking?
Natural gas is used.
What can you do to stop wasting power with electronics?
Unplug them when not in use.
What happens when ice caps melt?
Sea levels rise.
What smart system helps save energy in homes?
A smart home system.
What energy uses moving water to make power?
Hydropower uses moving water.
What material is used in nuclear power plants?
Uranium is used in nuclear power.
What is energy used by devices even when they’re off called?
It’s called phantom load.
How does climate change affect weather?
It causes stronger storms and heatwaves.
What technology captures carbon from the air?
Carbon capture and storage.
What’s a big problem with solar and wind energy?
They don’t work well when the weather is bad.
Why are fossil fuels non-renewable?
Because they take millions of years to form.
What does the Energy Star label mean?
It means the appliance saves energy.
What is the global agreement to fight climate change?
The Paris Agreement.
What powerful energy is being made like the sun’s energy?
Nuclear fusion.