Question

2.solar energy refers to radiant energy produced by the ____.solar energy from the sun is captured by __ panels and transformed into __ energy. there are pros and cons. pros: produces no __ cons:-solar energy is only generated when the ____ is shining can be expensive.
3.wind energy is captured by wind ____ or windmills.the blades of a turbine or windmill rotate and convert wind energy into __ energy. pros: no __, cons:- not__, take up a lot of __ and are ____ to some people.
4.hydroelectric energy is energy produced by____.this energy can be captured by __.these can rotate and convert this energy into __. pros:-produces no __ and electricity can be generated__ cons:-can be expensive to ____ and maintain a hydroelectric power plant.
5.geothermal energy is thermal energy produced within ____. this energy heats water underground and produces __. the steam turns __.when the turbines rotate, __ is produced, pros:-renewable-produces no __ cons:-improper drilling can release ____ materials
6.biomass is material from living or ____ organisms. it includes __ organisms and waste (organic matter). it can be burned and transformed into __. biomass can also be converted into liquid fuel, such as __.pros:-____ biomass is available
cons:-when burned, ____ dioxide and some pollutant are released-____

Explanation:

These are fill-in-the-blank questions about renewable energy sources, covering their origins, capture methods, energy conversion, advantages, and disadvantages based on environmental science knowledge.

Answer:

1. sun; solar; electrical; greenhouse gas emissions/pollution; sun
2. turbines; electrical; greenhouse gas emissions/pollution; reliable; land; visually unappealing
3. moving water (rivers/dams); turbines; electrical energy; greenhouse gas emissions/pollution; consistently; build
4. the Earth's crust/inner Earth; steam; turbines; electricity; greenhouse gas emissions/pollution; toxic
5. recently deceased; plant; heat/electrical energy; ethanol; widely; carbon; requires large land areas for cultivation