1.7 - Energy resources Flashcards
What is the primary source of energy for most energy resources on Earth?
the Sun
Which of the following energy resources is formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals over millions of years?
fossil fuels
Which process enables plants to capture the Sun’s energy and store it in chemical form?
photosynthesis
give an example of an energy resource which is a renewable resource
wind energy
What causes the winds that are harnessed by wind turbines to generate electricity
atmospheric heating by the Sun
Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable energy resource?
biomass
wave energy
oil
solar energy
oil
Which of the following energy resources is not directly derived from the Sun’s energy?
geothermal energy
fossil fuels
wind energy
wave energy
geothermal energy
What is the primary form of energy radiated by the Sun?
electromagnetic radiation
Which of the following is true about non-renewable energy resources?
they are replenished naturally
they are more environmentally friendly than renewable resources
they have infinite supplies
they have finite supplies
they have finite supplies
Over millions of years, dead plant matter became ___
, ______ and ______ _____
coal, oil and natural gas
What is the term for energy resources that are replenished naturally, such as biomass, wind, wave, and solar?
renewable
Explain why using renewable energy resources is essential for long-term energy sustainability.
Renewable energy resources are replenished naturally.
Non-renewable resources have finite supplies.
