Renewable Energy

Question 1

Energy

Answer 1

The ability to do work

Question 2

Fuel

Answer 2

Substance that is burned to produce heat or electricity

Question 3

Fossil Fuel

Answer 3

An energy source from the remains of ancient organisms

Question 4

Hydro Power

Answer 4

Electricity generated from flowing water

Question 5

Non-renewable resource

Answer 5

A resource that has a long replacement time

Question 6

Nuclear Power

Answer 6

The generation of electricity from a radioactive material

Question 7

Overuse

Answer 7

Using a resource repeatedly to a point where the amount of it drops dramatically

Question 8

Primary energy source

Answer 8

A natural resource that can be used as a source of energy

Question 9

Renewable Energy

Answer 9

Energy that comes from a renewable resource. Sunlight, water, wind.

Question 10

Renewable Resource

Answer 10

A resource that has a short replacement time

Question 11

Replacement Time

Answer 11

The time it takes for a resource to be replaced by natural processes

Question 12

Resource

Answer 12

Something that we need or use

Question 13

Solar Panel

Answer 13

A device used to convert the energy in sunlight into electricity

Question 14

Solar Power

Answer 14

Electricity generated from sunlight

Question 15

Solar Thermal Energy

Answer 15

Heat from the sun

Question 16

Sustainability

Answer 16

Using a resource in a way that prevent it from running out. Keeping the earth’s environment healthy.

Question 17

Synthetic Resource

Answer 17

A resource that is made by humans.

Question 18

Turbine

Answer 18

A device that spins when air, water or steam passes through it. This then created electricity.

Question 19

Wind Power

Answer 19

Electricity generated from the motion of air

Question 20

Thermal Energy

Answer 20

Heat Energy