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Energy Resources
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| __________________________ is any material that occurs naturally in the environment, and is used by people. | Natural Resource |
| __________________________ is either always available, or is naturally replaced in a short time. | Renewable Resource |
| ___________________________ is a resource that is not replaced in a useful time frame. | Nonrenewable Resource |
| When something is in limited supply, it is ____________________. | Scarce |
| This means: "To give off" The oven _________________ heat. | Emits |
| What are 4 renewable sources of energy? | Solar, Hydroelectric, Wind, Nuclear |
| ______________________ is electricity produced by flowing water making turbines spin. | Hydroelectric Power |
| The warmth you feel on a sunny day is __________________________. | Solar Energy |
| Earth receives enough _______________ in one hour to meet the energy needs for the world in an entire year. | Solar Energy |
| Solar energy is converted to electricity through a solar _____________. | Cell |
| __________________ can be used to turn a turbine and generate electricity. | Wind |
| ___________________ is the fastest growing energy source in the world. | Wind |
| ___________________ power is produced by splitting atoms used to create steam and turn turbines. | Nuclear |
| ______________________ generated by nuclear plants can be dangerous if not disposed of properly. | Wastes |