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1. Energy IQ has 8 questions. Each question is worth 1.25 points.

You
want to get the highest score possible and then post a screenshot on a copy
of this file.
Energy IQ: Think You Know Energy?
http://energyiq.energytomorrow.org/

2. Respond to these questions.


1. Question: What are non-renewable energy sources?
Answer: Coal, natural gas, nuclear energy, petroleum and propane.
2. Question: What are renewable energy sources?
Answer: Hydroelectric power, solar energy, wind energy.
3. Write the definition of The Great Energy Hunt Technical Terms
Renewable

Green Energy - Is a term describing what is thought to be


environmentally friendly sources of power
and energy. Typically, this refers to
renewable and non-polluting energy sources.
Non-Renewable Energy that cannot be replaced once it is used or energy that is
Energy - not being replaced as fast as it is being used.
Renewable Energy - Is energy which comes from natural resources such as sunlight,
wind, rain, tides, and geothermal heat, which are renewable
(naturally replenished).
Coal - Coal is a readily combustible black or brownish-black rock
Natural Gas - Natural Gas is a gaseous mixture of hydrocarbon
compounds, the primary one being methane.
Petroleum Energy - Petroleum is gasoline, diesel fuel, and propane.
Petroleum - Petroleum is hydrocarbon mixtures.
Propane (C3H8) - Propane (C3H8): A normally gaseous straight-chain hydrocarbon.
Biomass Biomass is plant matter and animal waste that can be harvested
to create bio-energy in the form of electricity, heat, steam and
fuels.
Ethanol (CH3-CH2OH) Ethanol (CH3-CH2OH) is a clear, colorless, flammable
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oxygenated hydrocarbon.
Ethanol
Geothermal Energy
Hydroelectric Power
Hydrogen
Solar Energy
Wind Energy -

4.

Directions: Determine which energy source is Non-Renewable or


Renewable. (5 points each)

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