Introduction to Energy Resources
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What primarily differentiates thermal energy from radiant energy?

  • Radiant energy is produced by friction.
  • Thermal energy describes the motion of atoms and molecules. (correct)
  • Radiant energy can only travel through water.
  • Thermal energy is only produced in machines.

    • Which of the following is an example of thermal energy?

  • The warmth felt from a functioning engine. (correct)
  • The sunlight observed on a clear day.
  • The sound produced by a ringing bell.
  • The heat emitted from an incandescent light bulb.

    • How is sound energy experienced by humans?

  • Through vibrations moving through a medium like air. (correct)
  • Through thermal reactions in the brain.
  • Through vibrations that can only travel in a vacuum.
  • Through static electricity created in the ear.

    • Which characteristic defines non-renewable energy resources?

    <p>They cannot be readily replaced once consumed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following energy sources is considered non-renewable?

    <p>Uranium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of energy?

    <p>A quantitative property that can cause objects to do work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of renewable energy resources?

    <p>They come from natural processes that are continuously available.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which formula correctly calculates kinetic energy?

    <p>KE = 0.5 mv^2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Turning on an incandescent light bulb generates which types of energy?

    <p>Radiant energy and heat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is power defined in terms of energy?

    <p>Power = Energy / Time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To assess renewable energy applications, which question is NOT typically considered?

    <p>How much energy can be extracted from non-renewable sources?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of renewable energy resource?

    <p>Coal Energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main distinction between renewable and non-renewable energy?

    <p>Renewable energy can be harvested indefinitely, while non-renewable energy resources are finite.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which equation represents work?

    <p>W = F * D</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does potential energy depend on?

    <p>The relative position of an object in a gravitational field</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a form of energy?

    <p>Inertia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one use of geothermal water extracted from deeper within the Earth?

    <p>Heating homes and offices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of wave energy device floats and moves with the waves to generate power?

    <p>Attenuator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which wave energy technology uses a buoy inside a fixed cylinder to generate power?

    <p>Point absorber</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key environmental benefit of wave power generation methods?

    <p>They produce no greenhouse gas emissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method does an overtopping device utilize to generate electrical power?

    <p>Fills a reservoir with incoming waves to turn hydro turbines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary advantage of renewable energy resources?

    <p>Non-exhaustible supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is a disadvantage of solar energy?

    <p>Higher initial costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of photovoltaic cells in solar energy systems?

    <p>To convert sunlight into electrical energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does solar energy benefit public health?

    <p>Improves wellbeing standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage common to non-renewable energy resources?

    <p>Pollution from chemical by-products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of battery systems in solar energy setups?

    <p>To store harvested energy for later use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a reliable characteristic of renewable energy?

    <p>Less polluted than non-renewable sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of solar energy contributes to lower levels of pollution?

    <p>Conversion of sunlight without emissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drives the movement of the atmosphere that creates wind energy?

    <p>Differences in temperature at the Earth's surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What component of windmills is primarily responsible for converting rotational energy into electricity?

    <p>Turbines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major disadvantage of wind power?

    <p>It requires large land areas and numbers of generators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mechanism does a typical high head hydro generator use to produce power?

    <p>Pelton wheel activated by a water jet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a modern form of biomass energy?

    <p>Methane generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What environmental concern is associated with the burning of trees for biomass energy?

    <p>Release of carbon dioxide gases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is geothermal energy primarily stored?

    <p>In the rock and fluids beneath the Earth's crust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when underground water comes into contact with hot spots in geothermal energy systems?

    <p>It generates steam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Energy Resources

    • Energy is the ability to do work.
    • Energy can be in the form of electricity, heat, or mechanical energy.
    • Earth's main energy resources are classified as renewable and non-renewable.

    Non-Renewable Energy Resources

    • Non-renewable energy comes from static stores of energy underground.
    • Non-renewable resources are exhaustible and cannot be replaced once used up.
    • Examples include fossil fuels, uranium, and plutonium.

    Renewable Energy Resources

    • Renewable energy comes from naturally repetitive and persistent flows of energy in the environment.
    • Examples include solar, wind, hydro, biomass, geothermal, and wave energy.
    • Evaluating renewable energy resources requires considering resource availability, technology, efficiency, environmental impact, and cost-effectiveness.

    Solar Energy

    • Solar energy is the conversion of sunlight into electrical energy using mirrors, boilers, or photovoltaic cells.
    • Photovoltaic modules (PVs) use layers of silicon to convert photons from light into electric current.
    • Battery systems store the energy generated by solar panels for later use.

    Wind Energy

    • Wind energy is generated by the movement of the atmosphere driven by temperature differences caused by sunlight.
    • Windmills use turbines to convert rotational energy into electricity.
    • Wind power requires large land areas due to its low energy density.

    Hydroelectric Energy

    • Hydroelectric generators are classified as low head or high head.
    • High head systems utilize water pressure from elevated sources to power a Pelton wheel, which then generates electricity.
    • Low head systems use propellers or turbine blades turned by water flow to generate electricity.

    Bioenergy

    • Biomass energy is derived from plants, including the burning of wood for cooking and warmth.
    • Modern forms of biomass energy include methane generation and the production of bioethanol and biodiesel.
    • Biofuels are considered cleaner than fossil fuels and can help reduce carbon emissions.

    Geothermal Energy

    • Geothermal energy is thermal energy from the Earth's crust, found from shallow depths to magma.
    • Molten rocks create hot spots that generate steam when underground water comes into contact with them.
    • Geothermal water can be used directly for heating or greenhouse cultivation.

    Wave Energy

    • Wave energy is generated by wind blowing over the ocean surface.
    • Wave power generation systems are still in the experimental stage with diverse designs.
    • Examples include attenuators, point absorbers, overtopping devices, and oscillating wave column technology.
    • Wave energy is a non-polluting and renewable source of energy.

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