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Alternative Energy:)
James, Alejandra, Olivia
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is renewable energy? | Energy that can be used more than once. |
| What is nonrenewable energy? | Energy that can't be reused. |
| What are renewable energy sources? | Wind, solar, and hydroelectric. |
| What are nonrenewable sources? | Fossil fuels. |
| How does solar energy work? | Photovoltaic/silicon cells convert solar light into energy. |
| Why are they called fossil fuels? | They are fuels created from fossils. |
| What energy source is more convenient? Renewable or nonrenewable? | Renewable. |
| How do fossil fuels effect the Earth? | They thicken the ozone layer causing the Earth to heat up. |
| How much energy does the sun give Earth in one minute? | Enough to power the world with energy for one year. |
| What energy sources are most popular today? | Fossil fuels. |