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Renewable Energy
MATCHING
In the space provided, write the letter of the term or phrase that best matches the
description.
______ 6. Wind, moving water, sunlight, and heat from Earths interior are
sources of
a. alternative energy.
c. renewable energy.
b. geothermal energy.
d. ocean thermal energy.
______ 7. One disadvantage of wind energy is that
a. wind turbines are not cost-effective.
b. large amounts of farmland are needed for the turbines.
c. it must be transported from its source to where it is needed.
d. wind turbines generate only a small amount of energy.
______ 8. Which of the following is a major source of biomass fuel in developing
countries?
a. wood
c. corn
b. dung
d. both (a) and (b)
______ 9. Motor vehicles using gasohol or ethanol made from corn are examples
of
a. biomass fuel.
c. fuel cells.
b. hydrogen fuel.
d. Both (b) and (c)
______10. A geothermal power plant gets energy by
a. pumping heated water or steam from rock formations.
b. circulating fluid underground.
c. holding water behind a dam.
d. using methane from decomposition.
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Active Reading
SECTION: RENEWABLE
ENERGYTODAY
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They have no moving parts and run on
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Todays solar cells are more efficient and
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Solar cells supply energy to homes, space
stations, and common objects such as
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In developing countries, energy
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networks are limited.
Solar cells produce only a small amount
of electricity; thus, acres of them would be
needed to supply energy for a small city.
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Energy efficiency refers to using energy
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Insulation protects homes from energy
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windows, doors, walls, and the roof
A person can hold a ribbon up to the edges
of windows and doors. If the ribbon
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It is lost when heated or cooled air escapes
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