Energy Sources and Environmental Impact

What type of energy does the earth’s core provide?

Which process enables plants to utilize solar energy?

What defines renewable energy sources?

Which of the following is not considered a renewable energy source?

What is an example of a biofuel created from biomass?

Which country generates more than 99% of its electricity from renewable sources?

What are non-renewable energy sources characterized by?

How does solar energy contribute to the hydrologic cycle?

Which of the following statements is true regarding the distribution of energy?

Energy Sources

Energy for buildings, manufacturing, and transportation comes from various natural sources.
Geothermal energy comes from the Earth's core.
Tides are created by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.
The sun's radiation creates wind, the hydrologic cycle, and photosynthesis.
Plants, algae, and cyanobacteria use solar energy to create biomass sources for biofuels (e.g., wood, biodiesel, bioethanol).
Fossil fuels are formed from biomass over millions of years through geological processes.

Renewable vs. Non-Renewable Energy

Energy sources are categorized as renewable or non-renewable.
Renewable energy sources are replenished within human lifetimes (e.g., solar, wind, biomass).
Non-renewable energy sources are limited and cannot be replenished quickly (e.g., nuclear, fossil fuels).
Formation of fossil fuels takes millions of years.

Environmental and Health Costs

All energy sources have associated environmental and health costs.
Energy distribution is unequal globally.

Energy Generation Examples

The United States generates less than 10% of its energy from renewable sources, while Costa Rica generates over 99% from renewable sources.

Explore the various energy sources used in buildings, manufacturing, and transportation, including renewable and non-renewable types. This quiz also delves into the environmental and health costs associated with different energy sources, providing a comprehensive understanding of energy production's impact on our planet.