This formative assesses students' understanding of key energy and resource vocabulary terms in science.
What is an alternative energy source?
A type of fossil fuel
Energy derived from natural processes that are replenished constantly
Energy used only in emergencies
Non-renewable energy obtained from heat
Biofuel refers to:
A fuel derived from biological materials such as plants
Energy from moving water
A type of nuclear energy
Energy from underground heat
Thermal energy is:
Energy from the sun
Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom
Energy in the form of heat
Energy from wind turbines
Hydroelectricity is generated by:
Burning coal
Using wind to generate power
Using water flowing through dams
The reaction of chemical substances
What is a renewable resource?
A resource that cannot be replaced
A resource with a fixed amount
A resource that can be replenished naturally
A resource used only once