Energy Resources
What are nonrenewable and renewable resources, examples, and the global energy crisis.
Create multiple-choice games on Wisc-Online and play them on our Chakalaka mobile app!
But that's not all! Explore educational games created by others. Simply search by category or enter agame code number and dive into a world of learning and fun.
Download the Chakalaka mobile app here:
Topics of this game:
- What is a renewable resource?
- What is a nonrenewable resource?
- What is an example of a nonrenewable resource?
- What is an example of a renewable resource?
- What characteristics do all renewable resources share?
- Some renewable and nonrenewable sources can hurt the environment. Which statement is true?
- How do we get energy from the sun?
- If a river is located in a deep canyon, and has changing amounts of water, how can this be developed as an energy source?
- Which of the following examples are NOT a good way to preserve our current sources of energy?
- Some power plants pump water down deep holes into hot rock. This hot rock heats the water, which turns the water into steam. The steam rushes back to Earth’s surface and is used to make electricity. This plant is generating which energy resource?
- What conclusion can you draw from the following statement: “The average rate of crude oil production in 2015 in the United States was 11.6 quadrillion Btu, while the average rate of consumption was 48.1 quadrillion Btu.”
- The Jones Family currently uses oil as their primary source of energy. Due to the rising cost of oil, they are considering making a switch to solar power. What characteristic of solar energy is most likely to prevent them from choosing this source to meet their energy needs?
- How does energy conservation relate to the amount of energy we consume?
- 70% of the energy used in the The “West North Central” region of the United States comes from coal, while only 4% is generated from hydroelectricity and 8% from non-hydro renewable sources. What can you best infer from this data?
- What explanation BEST supports the view that increased dependence on renewable energy sources is an inevitable part of our future?
User comments are currently unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working to restore this feature as soon as possible.