Question

matching 20 points
match the vocabulary word with the definition.
sun
turbine
biofuel or biomass
renewable resources
finite resource
wind energy
hydroelectric energy
geothermal energy
nonrenewable resources
solar energy
resources that are limited and cant be replaced because they take too long to form.
energy harvested by allowing water to flow across a turbine in a dammed up river.
energy harvested from radiation emitted by the sun.
source of energy for most of earths inhabitants.
energy from the heat inside the earths.
aside from active solar, this is needed for generating electricity in thermal powerplants, hydroelectric powerplants, electricity produced by wind, tidal energy, etc.
resources that can be replaced over time.
energy harvested from moving air by wind turbines.
energy from dead organic matter like corn, wood, and dung.
a resource that can be used up because there is only a limited amount of it.

Explanation:

To solve the matching, we analyze each term:

• Sun: "Source of energy for most of Earth’s inhabitants" (as sun provides solar energy, the primary energy source for Earth's ecosystems).
• Turbine: "Energy harvested by allowing water to flow across a turbine in a dammed up river" (turbines in hydroelectric dams use water flow).
• Biofuel or biomass: "Energy from dead organic matter like corn, wood, and dung" (biofuels/biomass come from organic materials).
• Renewable resources: "Resources that can be replaced over time" (definition of renewable resources).
• Finite resource: "A resource that can be used up because there is only a limited amount of it" (finite resources are limited in quantity).
• Wind energy: "Energy harvested from moving air by wind turbines" (wind energy is captured from moving air via turbines).
• Hydroelectric energy: "Aside from active solar, this is needed for generating electricity in thermal powerplants, hydroelectric powerplants, electricity produced by wind, tidal energy, etc." (hydroelectric energy is a key source for electricity generation in such plants).
• Geothermal energy: "Energy from the heat inside the Earth’s" (geothermal energy taps into Earth's internal heat).
• Nonrenewable resources: "Resources that are limited and can’t be replaced because they take too long to form" (nonrenewables like fossil fuels form slowly and are limited).
• Solar energy: "Energy harvested from radiation emitted by the sun" (solar energy is from sun's radiation).

Answer:

• Sun: Source of energy for most of Earth’s inhabitants
• Turbine: Energy harvested by allowing water to flow across a turbine in a dammed up river
• Biofuel or biomass: Energy from dead organic matter like corn, wood, and dung
• Renewable resources: Resources that can be replaced over time
• Finite resource: A resource that can be used up because there is only a limited amount of it
• Wind energy: Energy harvested from moving air by wind turbines
• Hydroelectric energy: Aside from active solar, this is needed for generating electricity in thermal powerplants, hydroelectric powerplants, electricity produced by wind, tidal energy, etc.
• Geothermal energy: Energy from the heat inside the Earth’s
• Nonrenewable resources: Resources that are limited and can’t be replaced because they take too long to form
• Solar energy: Energy harvested from radiation emitted by the sun