Alternative Forms of Energy

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What is the ability to do work?

Energy

Energy derived from the heat in the interior of the earth

geothermal energy

Electricity generated by flowing water like a river

hydroelectric power

A natural resource that is not replaced in a useful time frame- takes millions of years to make

nonrenewable resource

Oil, natural gas, and coal are examples of what?

nonrenewable resource examples

Radiant energy from the __________________________ can be converted into other forms of energy such as heat or ______________________ energy, to warm up water or living spaces

sun, thermal

Energy generated from the kinetic energy of moving air/ wind

wind energy

Anything that was once recently living and is combustible is in the ______________________ category.

biomass

Alternative energy sources such as biomass, wind, water, solar, and geothermal energy that are __________________________ and gentler on the plant.

cleaner

What are examples of non- renewable resources?

coal, oil, natural gas, rocks

The earth itself provides a source of clean energy. The earth is still very hot at its ______________________ and molten rock, or lava, lies just below the ____________________ .

core, crust

What is an advantage of solar energy?

it is non polluting

energy from the sun

solar energy

Energy from moving ________________________________ is the most widely used form of alternative energy in the world.

water

What are examples of renewable resources?

Sun, wind, water

Coal, oil, natural gas, and other fuels that are ancient remains of dead plants and animals.

fossil fuels

A natural resource that can be replaced at the same rate at which the resource is consumed- will not run out

renewable resource

Something produced in nature more rapidly than it is consumed by humans

renewable resource

Biomass, Solar, Wind Power, Geothermal Energy, Hydroelectric Power are examples of what?

renewable resource examples

List disadvantages of renewable resources.

Cost more to use and not predictable

Can fossil fuels run out?

Yes


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