Energy Sources and Processes Quiz

Burning fossil fuels and biomass create carbon dioxide and water vapor.

Nuclear fusion combines atoms, releasing energy. Nuclear fission splits atoms, also releasing energy.

Tidal energy harnesses the movement of water caused by gravitational forces between Earth, its moon, and the sun. It's a renewable energy source.

Devices that use solar radiation to produce electricity. Examples include solar panels and photovoltaic cells.

Hydroelectric power uses the energy of moving water (like rivers or tides) to generate electricity.

Control rods are used to regulate the rate of nuclear reactions by absorbing neutrons, slowing down the chain reaction.

Photochemical smog is a type of air pollution formed when sunlight reacts with pollutants like nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds.

The carrying capacity is the maximum population size an environment can sustain given its resources.

A process that separates different components of petroleum based on their boiling points, resulting in products like gasoline, diesel, and kerosene.

Energy sources that can be replenished naturally, such as solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric, and biomass.

A type of fuel that produces only water as a byproduct when burned, making it a clean energy source. However, it's currently expensive and requires a lot of energy to produce.

Energy derived from the heat within the Earth, typically found in areas with volcanic activity.

Energy generated from the fission of uranium atoms, producing a large amount of heat, which can be used to generate electricity. However, it produces radioactive waste.

The process of splitting atoms, releasing energy.

The process of combining atoms, releasing tremendous energy.

The natural decay of radioactive elements, releasing energy and transforming into a different element. The time it takes for half of a radioactive substance to decay.

Devices that convert solar radiation (light) into electricity, such as solar panels.

A type of radiation consisting of high-energy electromagnetic waves. Highly penetrating, can damage living tissue.