Question 1: This Energy Source was formed from the remains of prehistoric plants and animals
Fossil Fuels
Question 2: Where does Geothermal Energy come from?
Heat within the earth
Question 3: Which Energy Source is caused by the uneven heating of the earth?
WindEnergy
Question 4: What equipment do we use to harness solar energy?
Photovoltaic (PV) Panels
Question 5: What energy source is harnessed by burning organic matter?
Biomass
Question 6: What is the process of splitting atoms that is used in nuclear power plants called?
NuclearFission
Question 7: What is currently the least expensive energy source to use?
Hydropower
Question 8: What energy source can help underdeveloped countries with their energy needs?
Biomass
Question 9: What energy source helps businesses stay open during power outages?
Solar
Question 10: What are two types of geothermal energy?
Flash Plants and Hybrid Plants
Question 11: What are the 3 types of fossil fuels?
CoalOil Natural Gas
Question 12: What energy source has commercial and residential turbines?
Wind
Question 13: What is nuclear energy most often used for?
To provide electricity for homes
Question 14: What energy sources use steam to produce energy?
Fossil Fuels, Biomass, Geothermal, and Nuclear
Question 15: What energy source can disturb fish habitats?
Hydropower
Question 16: What wildlife may be threatened by wind energy?
Birds
Question 17: Solar Energy does not produce this type of pollution?
Air Pollution
Question 18: Biomass produces this greenhouse gas
Methane
Question 19: 2.7% of the energy in the United States comes from this energy source
Hydropower
Question 20: What energy source provides nearly all of France’s energy?
Nuclear
Question 21: What energy source costs the most per kWh?
Fossil Fuels at $0.085/kWh
Question 22: What countries is geothermal energy found in large amounts?
The Ring of Fire: Indonesia, Phillippines, Japan, and the Western parts of the Americas
Question 23: What are two uses, other than generating electricity, of wind energy?
Grinding Grain and Pumping Water
Question 24: How much money can a homeowner save by using geothermal heating?
Up to $20,000
Question 25: Name one other use for solar energy besides generating electricity
Heating Homes, Greenhouses, Pools, etc.