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What are renewable resources?
What are renewable resources?
Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished or regenerated over time.
What is biomass fuel?
What is biomass fuel?
Biomass fuel is organic material that comes from plants and animals, used to produce energy.
What are the two forms that biomass fuels can be converted into?
What are the two forms that biomass fuels can be converted into?
Biomass fuels can be converted into solid and liquid forms.
What is an inexhaustible energy resource?
What is an inexhaustible energy resource?
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What are fossil fuels?
What are fossil fuels?
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What are nonrenewable energy resources?
What are nonrenewable energy resources?
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What are the two main types of nonrenewable energy resources?
What are the two main types of nonrenewable energy resources?
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Why are nonrenewable energy resources popular?
Why are nonrenewable energy resources popular?
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Mention 5 examples of renewable energy resources.
Mention 5 examples of renewable energy resources.
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What are the 3 main types of fossil fuels that we use?
What are the 3 main types of fossil fuels that we use?
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Explain in your own words how nuclear energy works.
Explain in your own words how nuclear energy works.
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Study Notes
Vocabulary
- Pollutants are substances that contaminate the environment
- Greenhouse gases are gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect
- Fuel is a substance that is burned to produce energy
- Turbine is a machine that converts energy from one form to another
- Landfill is a site where waste is disposed of
Energy Resources
- Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished over time
- Examples of renewable energy resources: biomass, solar, wind, hydro, geothermal
- Biomass fuel is a type of fuel produced from organic matter
- Biomass fuels can be converted into two forms: liquid and gas
- Inexhaustible energy resources are resources that will never run out
- Fossil fuels are nonrenewable energy resources formed from ancient plants and animals
- Nonrenewable energy resources are resources that will eventually run out
- Two main types of nonrenewable energy resources: fossil fuels and nuclear energy
- Fossil fuels are popular because they are widely available and provide a lot of energy
- Three main types of fossil fuels: coal, oil, natural gas
Nuclear Energy
- Nuclear energy is generated by splitting atoms in a process called nuclear fission
- This process releases a large amount of energy, which is then used to generate electricity
Characteristics of Energy Resources
- Renewable energy resources:
- Benefit: sustainable and do not contribute to climate change
- Drawback: intermittent and dependent on weather conditions
- Nonrenewable energy resources:
- Benefit: provide a lot of energy and are widely available
- Drawback: contribute to climate change and will eventually run out
- Both types of energy resources:
- Have in common: can be used to generate electricity
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Description
This quiz covers types of energy resources, pollution and related concepts. It includes questions on renewable and nonrenewable energy, fossil fuels, biomass, and more.
