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Renewable Energy

Quiz Feb. 10th

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Why are some energy resources referred to as renewable? These are energy resources that are renewed by nature, so we do not run out of them.
What is solar power AND what type of resource is it? solar power is energy from the sun. it is a renewable resource because it is replaced by nature.
What is wind energy AND what do we use to harvest it? Wind energy is a type of energy that we can harvest from the wind. The wind moves large turbines.
What does a hydroelectric dam do? a hydroelectric dam converts energy of moving water to electricity.
What is geothermal energy AND how do we harvest it? geothermal energy is energy from a heat source. we can harvest it from a geothermal power plant.
Where is the most solar energy available? near the equator and in dryer climates that do not experience many cloudy days.
Is wind energy a popular energy source? Yes, it is the fastest growing energy source in the world
What is a downside/cost to solar energy? solar energy is expensive and there isn't a constant availability of sunlight
What is a downside/cost to hydroelectric energy? change nearby habitats and migrations, must be close to moving water
What is a downside/cost to wind energy? costs a lot of money, some people are concerned that large turbines threaten birds and spoil natural scenery.
What is a downside/cost to geothermal energy? geothermal hot spots are not easily found
What are examples of biofuels? biofuels include wood, grasses, coconut husks, and other plant-biased materials.
How are biofuels and fossil fuels the same? biofuels and fossil fuels are both burned for energy.
What is a downside/cost to bioenergy? The energy that goes into making these biofuels is often equal to or greater than the energy they yield. Also not much better for the atmosphere than burning fossil fuels.
What is active solar power? active solar power when sunlight is captured by solar cells.
What is passive solar energy? passive solar power is when sunlight passes through glass to hear a room or building.
True or False: Solar cells are more expensive now then they were years ago. false
Created by: Mbozarth
 

 



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