Generation of Electricity

Question 1

Hydro

Answer 1

Uses the power of flowing water to generate electricity

Question 2

Nuclear

Answer 2

Uses the power of nuclear fission to generate steam (turns turbines).

Question 3

Natural Gas

Answer 3

A fossil fuel found underground. Emits less carbon dioxide than coal when burned.

Question 4

Coal

Answer 4

Inexpensive source burned for energy
-fossil fuel

Question 5

Biomass

Answer 5

Burning organic materials produce steam which turns turbines

Question 6

Wind

Answer 6

Uses the power of the wind to turn a turbine, generating electricity

Question 7

Solar

Answer 7

Converts the suns light and heat into electricity

Question 8

Geothermal

Answer 8

Uses the internal heat from the earths crust to produce energy

Question 9

Renewable Energy

Answer 9

Source that can be used more than once because it can be replaced naturally

ex. solar, wind, and hydro.

Question 10

Non-renewable Energy

Answer 10

Resource used once

ex. oil, gas, diesel, and plastics
+fossil fuels