Renewable Energy Resources Quiz

Solar energy from the sun and geothermal energy from within the Earth.

Humans harness solar energy using photovoltaic panels to convert sunlight into electricity.

Nuclear fusion involves fusing small nuclei to form a larger nucleus, releasing vast amounts of energy in the form of light and heat.

<p>Earth generates internal energy through nuclear fission of radioactive elements and residual heat from its formation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Trees can become nonrenewable if they are harvested faster than they can regrow or if their habitats are permanently altered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wind is generated by the heating of air by solar energy, and it can be harnessed for wind energy production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If energy resources are not replaced in a timely manner, they can be depleted, turning renewable resources into nonrenewable ones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Renewable resources can be replenished naturally and quickly, while nonrenewable resources are used faster than they can be replaced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It relies on large, reliable amounts of flowing water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can block the movement of fish between the sea and their spawning grounds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can warm liquids that are then used to heat water and buildings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are used to convert sunlight directly into electricity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The need for large spaces and abundant sunlight year-round increases installation costs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Photosynthesis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can be used for bathing or other household uses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Only from the manufacture and maintenance of their equipment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They use heated fluid to produce steam that turns a turbine connected to a generator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fossil fuels began with solar energy as plants absorbed sunlight and stored energy over millions of years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The reservoir may dry up, leading to water shortages and negatively affecting the community's electricity supply.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Renewable energy resources can be replenished naturally, while nonrenewable resources exist in finite amounts and cannot be replaced once used.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Humans harness wind energy through wind turbines, which convert the kinetic energy of moving air into electricity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Wind energy can only be harvested in areas with sufficient wind and its production can cause pollution during equipment manufacturing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Placing turbines in open water allows them to capture stronger and more consistent winds, increasing energy production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Humans have used the kinetic energy of moving water to power various machines, such as grain and saw mills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hydroelectric energy is electrical energy produced by harnessing the movement of water to spin turbines connected to generators.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hydroelectric energy is renewable because the water cycle, driven by the sun, continuously replenishes the water used in energy production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The sun heats the Earth's atmosphere unevenly, leading to the movement of air masses which generates wind.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Windmills have historically been used to grind grain and pump water for irrigation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is a renewable resource that can produce electricity sustainably, and it has a small land footprint compared to other energy sources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conserving renewable energy resources ensures they remain available for future generations and prevents unnecessary depletion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The primary source of energy is the sun, as it drives the water cycle and atmospheric movements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A major disadvantage is the pollution linked to the production and maintenance of geothermal technology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Geothermal refers to energy related to Earth’s heat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Biomass is organic matter from plants and animal waste that contains chemical energy and can be replaced relatively quickly, making it a renewable resource.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Biomass can be burned for cooking, providing warmth, or powering engines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Peat pellets are made from slowly renewing biomass, used to generate steam in power plants to produce electricity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ethanol is produced when microbes consume plant sugars or cellulose, releasing carbon dioxide and ethanol in the process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Over 1,000 liters of ethanol can be produced from one acre of corn.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Geothermal energy is harnessed through closed loop systems that pump water underground, where it absorbs heat and is circulated to warm buildings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Groundwater absorbs heat from deep rock formations, forming hot springs and geysers that utilize geothermal energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ethanol is mixed with gasoline to create gasohol as a way to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Burning biomass produces pollutants similar to fossil fuels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In warmer months, the ground is cooler than the air, allowing geothermal systems to provide cooling instead of heating.</p> Signup and view all the answers