Energy Sources Flashcards
1
Q
what are the two types of energy sources
A
Renewable energy and unrenewable energy
2
Q
renewable energy sources
A
solar energy
wind energy
geothermal energy
hydropower
biomass
3
Q
unrenewable energy
A
oil
natural gas
coal
nuclear energy
4
Q
what is solar energy
A
energy produced by the sun
5
Q
what is hydropower
A
energy produced by water
6
Q
what is windpower
A
energy made by the wind
7
Q
what is geothermal energy
A
energy made by heat
8
Q
what is biomass
A
energy produced by organic waste
9
Q
what is coal
A
a type of rock used as combustible
10
Q
what is oil
A
viscous liquid used as fuel
11
Q
what is natural gas
A
mixture of gases rich in hydrocarbons
12
Q
what is energy
A
force that causes things to move
