Renewable vs Non-Renewable Energy

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Solar panels and wind turbines illustration

🔋 Part 1: Multiple Choice

1. Which of the following is a renewable energy source? Bonus questions: How many more can you list?

Coal

Solar power

Natural gas

Oil

2. What is the main characteristic of non-renewable energy sources?

They can be replaced quickly

They are unlimited in supply

They take millions of years to form

They don't produce pollution

3. Which renewable energy sources are commonly used in Australia? (Select all that apply)

Wind power

Hydroelectric power

Solar power

Geothermal energy

4. Which fossil fuel is primarily used for electricity generation in Australia?

Oil

Coal

Natural gas

Uranium

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers

5. Define renewable energy and give two examples.

6. Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of using solar energy in Australia.

Advantage:

Disadvantage:

7. Why are fossil fuels considered non-renewable? Explain in 2-3 sentences.

8. Fill in the blanks:

Wind energy is generated by using _____________ to turn turbines. This type of energy is _____________ because wind will continue to blow as long as the sun heats the Earth's surface unevenly. One environmental benefit of wind energy is that it produces no _____________ during operation.