Starter quiz
- Which of the following is not a renewable source of energy?
- wind
- hydro
- solar
- nuclear ✓
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- In 2021, what percentage of global energy used did not come from fossil fuels?
- 20% ✓
- 50%
- 80%
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- How do greenhouse gases cause Earth to become warmer?
- 1⇔the Earth absorbs heat from the sun
- 2⇔some heat escapes back into space
- 3⇔greenhouse gases in the atmosphere trap the heat so less escapes back into space
- Which gas does not contribute to global warming?
- carbon dioxide
- oxygen ✓
- methane
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- Which gas is not emitted when burning fossil fuels?
- carbon dioxide
- oxygen ✓
- methane
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- Which of the following would help to reduce climate change?
- using more non-renewable energy sources
- using less non-renewable energy sources ✓
- using less renewable energy sources
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Exit quiz
- Which photograph shows hydro-electric power?
- What does a wind turbine do?
- grinds grain
- produces electricity from wind energy ✓
- makes the seaside more windy
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- What renewable energy source is burned to create electricity?
- hydro
- wind
- solar
- biomass
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- Which of the following is a con of wind power?
- wind farms tend to produce more electricity in winter when demand is higher
- if the wind is too light, no power is generated
- can be used on land or offshore
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- Which environment would be good for producing solar power?
- Which of the following is true?
- all renewable energy sources reduce our carbon footprint
- we can't only use renewable sources of energy
- different forms of renewable energy have a range of advantages and disadvantages ✓
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Key learning points
- Renewable sources of energy include solar, wind, wave and tidal energy, biomass, hydro-electric and geothermal energy.
- Different forms of renewable energy have advantages and disadvantages.
- Renewable energy sources can contribute to reducing carbon emissions.
- Some countries like Iceland and Costa Rica get nearly all their energy from renewable sources.
Common misconception
Renewable energy sources are 'free'.
There are significant costs involved in setting up and maintaining renewable sources of energy.
Keywords
Renewable energy - Renewable energy is sources of energy that can be re-used and will not be used up or run out.
Carbon emissions - Carbon emissions are the release of carbon into the air and atmosphere around us.
Hydro-electric - Hydro-electric power generates electricity by using water.
Biomass - Biomass is organic (natural) material that can be used as fuel.
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