Exploring Energy Resources
This worksheet covers various types of energy resources, their advantages, and disadvantages for Grade 8 science students.
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Exploring Energy Resources
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. Which of the following is a non-renewable energy resource?
Solar
Wind
Coal
Hydroelectric
2. What is the primary source of energy for most renewable resources?
Earth's core
Moon's gravity
The Sun
Fossil fuels
1. Energy resources that can be replenished naturally over a relatively short period are called resources.
2. The burning of releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
3. energy harnesses the movement of water to generate electricity.
1. Nuclear energy is considered a renewable energy resource.
True
False
2. Geothermal energy uses heat from within the Earth.
True
False
1. List two advantages of using renewable energy resources.
Observe the energy pyramid below. What does this diagram represent in terms of energy flow?
Match each energy resource with its characteristic.
1. Solar Energy
a. Formed from ancient organic matter
2. Wind Energy
b. Uses heat from Earth's interior
3. Fossil Fuels
c. Harnesses sunlight
4. Geothermal Energy
d. Uses turbines to generate electricity