When the sun shines on the Earth, it provides light and heat, which is called
solar energy
What energy source is this?
Coal
This resource may lead to oil spills
This energy is reliable because it is dependent on water
hydropower
What are the 4 nonrenewable energy sources?
Coal, oil, natural gas, and nuclear energy
This resource may lead to a chemical explosion
Nuclear energy
Potential threat to wildlife such as birds and bats
wind energy
Energy that comes from the waste of plants and animals
Biomass energy
This is found under the earth's surface to produce fuels like gasoline for vehicle
Oil
coal
Can lead to deforestation because wood is a major source of...
biomass energy
Heat from the earth
geothermal energy
What nonrenewable energy source can be used to heat our houses and stoves?
Natural gas
This resource burns more cleanly than fossil fuels
natural gas
solar power
The process of using the energy of moving water to create electricity.
Name the chemical element and can be transformed into electric energy.
nuclear energy
Nonrenewable resources are limited. True or false
TRUE
This energy source can be problematic because people need to drill into heated rock which is not always good for the earth
geothermal energy