Energy Resources Quiz

Electricity generated from sources that are constantly replenished or do not run out, such as solar, wind, or hydropower.

Electricity generated from sources that cannot be replenished quickly or easily, such as coal and petroleum.

Chemicals released into the atmosphere that trap heat and contribute to global warming.

The process of Earth's surface temperature increasing due to the buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Fossil fuels are formed from the remains of ancient organisms over millions of years.

The process of extracting coal from the Earth, often leaving large, open pits.

A type of renewable energy that uses the flow of water to generate electricity.

A type of renewable energy that uses the wind to generate electricity.

Resources that can be naturally replenished within a human lifetime.

Energy harnessed from the sun's rays, typically using solar panels to convert sunlight into electricity.

Energy derived from the wind's motion. Wind turbines capture the kinetic energy of wind to generate electricity.

Energy produced by the flow of water, typically through hydroelectric dams that convert the kinetic energy of moving water into electricity.

Energy generated from the heat within the Earth's core, often used to produce electricity through geothermal power plants.

Energy produced from organic matter, such as wood, crops, or waste, converted into biofuels or electricity.

A type of renewable energy that is naturally occurring and can be replenished at a rate faster than it is used.

Areas that are consistently sunny, windy, or have abundant water resources making them ideal locations for different renewable energy sources.

Energy sources that are not replenished as quickly as we use them, or not at all. Examples include fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal) and nuclear energy.

A type of non-renewable energy obtained from nuclear reactions involving radioactive materials, usually uranium. It involves splitting atoms to release energy.

A type of fossil fuel formed from the remains of ancient plants that were buried, compressed, and heated over millions of years.

A gaseous fossil fuel found beneath the Earth's surface, often alongside oil. It's a primary source of energy for heating and electricity generation.

A liquid fossil fuel extracted from the Earth, a major source of energy for transportation and other industries.

A type of renewable energy that involves harnessing the energy of the sun to generate electricity.

The process of extracting coal from the earth.

A greenhouse gas released during coal combustion, contributing to global warming.

A fossil fuel extracted from underground, primarily used for fuel in cars and electricity generation.

The process of using radioactive materials to generate heat and electricity.

The splitting of atoms to release energy.

The potential risk of nuclear power, involving the release of harmful radiation.