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100
Is wind energy renewable or nonrenewable? Please explain!
Renewable
Your explanation is....
100
What is the source of geothermal energy
a)Sunlight. b)Wind. c)Heat from Earth
Heat from Earth
100
Is oil renewable or nonrenewable? why or why not?
Nonrenewable
Your explanation is...
100
Windmills can be dangerous for...
Birds, bats, and some habitats
100
Mention a benefit and one problem of using solar panels
Benefit: Renewable source of energy, environment-friendly, reduced electricity bill
Problem: High initial cost, energy storage cost, space requirements
200
True or false, we will run out of renewable resources?
False because renewable resources mean they can be brought back renew.
200
True or False, we run out of nonrenewable resources? Why?
True! Because you only find them in the ground and it takes a lot of time.
200
True or False, solar energy is a form of renewable energy?
True. It is like radiant energy, and that is renewable
200
True or false, wind energy is generated (made) by capturing moving water?
false- moving wind!
200
_______ ______ means getting work done in ways that reduce loss or waste.
Energy Efficiency
300
1980 to 1985
300
Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable source of energy?
a) Coal. b) Natural Gas. c) Petroleum
All are non-renewable ssources of energy
300
Examples of technology that helps to use energy efficiently
LED bulbs, thermostats, Solar Panels, High-efficiency cars
300
The Sun warmed the gas inside the balloon, and the gas expanded.
300
Tell one similarity and one difference between Renewable and non-renewable sources of energy
Similar: produce energy, makes life easier
Difference: NR takes years to form and can only be used once. R can be replenished and doesn't pollute.
400
True or false, Resources are equally distributed throughout the world.
False
400
How long to make nonrenewable resources?
Hundreds of millions of years
400
Burning fossil fuels releases which gas into the air, making the Earth warmer?
a) Oxygen. b) Carbon Dioxide. c) Water
Carbon Dioxide
400
What is Hydroelectric Energy?
Energy generated from moving water.
400
What is biomass?
Organic materials such plants, wood, and waste used to create biofuels.
500
True or False: Uranium is a nonrenewable resource
True
500
A natural resource that is mined in Virginia and used for energy is …
a) Coal b) Forests c) Water d) Sand
Coal
500
One benefit to using renewable energy would be that...
resources are replenished in a shorter amount of time, and we can continue using the energy.
500
Radiant energy from the Sun is transformed into electricity by...
Solar Panels
500
What does conservation of energy mean?
The practice of using energy resources carefully reducing lost or waste, and protecting the environment!
600
Which resource harnesses the power of the sun?
a)Wind energy b)Solar energy c)Hydropower
Solar energy
600
Is the sun a renewable or nonrenewable source of energy? Why or why not?
Renewable
your explanation...
600
What are two examples of how to reduce energy use at school?
Carpool, Ride the bus
Use two sides of the paper
Recycle, use reusable water bottles
Turn off what you need
600
What energy source does the US use the most?
Petroleum
600
What can you predict from this graph?
The use of electricity will keep increasing.