Energy Resources Flashcards
1
Q
Using heat from the earth’s interior.
A
Geothermal
2
Q
Resources that can be easily replaced as they are used.
A
Renewable resources
3
Q
Natural movement of air.
A
Wind
4
Q
Production of electricity by water power.
A
Hydroelectric
5
Q
A resource that people cannot use up.
A
Indefinite/Inexhaustible Resource
6
Q
A resource that cannot be readily replaced…Coal, oil and natural gas.
A
Nonrenewable resource
7
Q
Relating to or caused by the sun.
A
Solar
8
Q
Fuel sources that do not come from fossil fuels.
A
Alternative energy
9
Q
Composed or produced from something that is or was living such as plants or animals.
A
Biofuels
