Understanding Renewable Energy

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📚 Part 1: Definitions and Classification

1. What is renewable energy?

Energy that can only be used once

Energy from sources that naturally replenish themselves

Energy that is very expensive to produce

Energy that comes from fossil fuels

2. Which of these are renewable energy sources? (Tick all that apply)

Solar power

Coal

Wind power

Natural gas

Hydroelectric power

Geothermal energy

3. The main advantage of renewable energy over fossil fuels is that it:

Is always cheaper

Won't run out and produces less pollution

Is easier to transport

Works better at night

4. Fill in the blanks:

Unlike __________ fuels, renewable energy sources can be __________ naturally and don't contribute as much to __________ change.

5. Name three different types of renewable energy and give one example of how each is used.

6. Explain why wind and solar power are considered renewable energy sources.

7. What is one disadvantage of renewable energy sources and how might this be overcome?

8. Why is it important for the UK to develop more renewable energy sources?