Question 1

Which best explains geothermal energy?

Accepted Answer

It uses heat from the center of the earth

Answer

It uses a combination of solar and wind power

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It is formed from biological remains

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It is created from nuclear energy

Question 2

Which best explains how wind energy works?

Accepted Answer

Wind rotates turbines, which convert the energy into mechanical energy

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Wind is essential to nuclear fusion, which is generated from fossil fuels

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As wind speed decreases, it collects in the earth's core

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Wind expands and contracts

Question 3

What are biofuels?

Accepted Answer

Fuels from organic matter, including animal waste and plant materials

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Fuels created from super-cooled  helium cells

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Fuels created from surplus wind energy

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Microscopic scientists

Question 4

Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

Accepted Answer

coal

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solar energy

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geothermal

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wind

Question 5

Which of the following would most likely be used for hydroelectricity?

Accepted Answer

dams

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wind turbines

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magma

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vegetable oil

Question 6

Which type of energy can be stored the longest?

Accepted Answer

Hydroelectricity

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Wind

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Solar

Question 7

Steam may be involved with the use of geothermal energy

Accepted Answer

True

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False

Question 8

Non-renewable energy sources . . .

Accepted Answer

Are limited; the planet will eventually run out

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Currently supply less power to the U.S. than renewable sources

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Include solar, wind, and biofuels

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Are clean and good for the planet

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