15 questions
An example of a nonrenewable resource is
solar
coal
wind
water
In a power station, what causes the turbine to turn?
Heat
Gas
Air
Steam
Which of these is a true statement about nuclear power?
It's waste can destroy habitats and ecosystems.
It doesn't cost a lot of money to build.
It does not produce radioactive waste.
It produces very little amounts of energy.
What is a disadvantage to Hydroelectricity?
lots and lots of pollution
Kills wild bird population
Radioactive waste
Increases potential for flooding
Alternative energy
is generated by natural processes.
is non renewable.
takes millions of years to form.
Fuel made from plant and animal waste
hydro power or hydro electric
solar energy
bio fuel
Choose forms of alternative energy.
biofuel
electrical
hydropower
sound
Fossil fuels are formed from:
water
electricity
dead plants and animals
rocks
Electricity is not a fuel because:
it has to be generated using other energy resources
it is easy to switch on and off
it cannot be used to make cars run
it can burn you
Why do we need to save energy
Fossil fuels are running out
Electricity is running out
To pay for new cars
Energy is cheap
Which of these energy resources does not originally from the Sun?
wind energy
solar power
fossil fuels
geothermal energy