Renewable
What is the energy source that uses photovoltaic cells to convert sunlight directly into electricity?
Solar power
What is the general name for fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas, formed from the remains of ancient organisms?
Fossil fuels
Finish this prediction:
To fight climate change, the world's reliance on coal and oil...(decrease)
The world's reliance on coal and oil will decrease.
Which adjective is used to describe coal because it releases high amounts of carbon dioxide and pollution when burned?
Dirty.
What is the term for an energy source that is naturally replenished or virtually limitless?
Renewable
What is the energy source that uses large turbines to capture the kinetic energy of air movement?
Wind power
What is the black or brownish-black sedimentary rock that is burned for power, often mined from the ground?
Coal
Complete this sentence:
Until energy storage improves, solar and wind... (reliable)
Solar and wind won't be reliable.
Which adjective describes wind and solar power because they only produce electricity when their natural resource is available?
Unreliable
What is the term for an energy source that exists in a fixed amount and cannot be quickly replaced?
Non-renewable
What is the energy source that relies on the movement of water in rivers, often by using a dam?
Hydroelectric power
What is the thick, dark liquid that is refined into products like gasoline, kerosene, and diesel fuel?
Petrol
What will happen to the global demand for gasoline and diesel fuel because of electric vehicles?
The demand for gasoline will decrease (or disappear).
Which adjective describes natural gas and nuclear power because they can consistently generate power 24/7, regardless of weather?
Reliable
What is the term for harmful substances released into the air or water, often caused by burning fossil fuels?
Pollution
What is the energy source that taps into heat stored beneath the Earth's surface?
Geothermal
What is the non-renewable fuel that is a gas at room temperature and is primarily composed of methane?
Natural gas
What is the main future use for hydrogen gas as a clean energy source?
Hydrogen will be used as a fuel.
Which adjective describes wind and solar energy because they produce little to no greenhouse gases or air pollution during operation?
Clean
What is the term for the long-term changes in weather patterns on Earth, mostly caused by human activity?
Climate Change
What is the unique type of water energy that harnesses the regular rise and fall of ocean water, typically twice a day?
Tidal energy
What is the metal used as fuel in a nuclear power plant?
Uranium
What energy source is predicted to become the largest single source of electricity worldwide within the next few decades?
Solar will become the largest single source.
Which adjective is often used to describe the initial setup cost of building a new hydroelectric dam or a geothermal plant?
Expensive
What is the term for the basic physical structures, like roads, power lines, and dams, that a society needs to function?
Infrastructure