Energy Pre/Post Test

Which of the following is a non-renewable source of energy?

• fossil fuels
• solar
• hydroelectric
• geothermal

Energy that is generated and stored in the Earth is called _________________. This energy is created by heat from inside the earth which is then carried to the earth's surface.

• geothermal energy
• nuclear energy
• solar energy
• fossil fuels

Oil is found underground in many parts of the world. When oil is burned it produces energy. Which of the following describes this type of energy?

• fossil fuel
• hydroelectric energy
• geothermal energy
• solar energy

Which of the following transforms energy from plant and animal matter into electrical energy?

• rotating windmills
• burning biomass
• splitting atoms
• mining coal

Which is a nonrenewable source of energy?

• solar
• wind
• coal
• all of the above

Which is a renewable source of energy?

• oil
• nuclear
• wind
• none of the above

Which is a renewable source of energy?

• a dam
• a nuclear plant
• a coal mine
• none of the above

The picture shows sunlight shining on solar panels. 
Which statement best describes this energy source?

• Sunlight is a renewable energy source used to produce hydropower.
• Sunlight is a nonrenewable energy source used to produce nuclear power.
• Sunlight is a renewable energy source used to produce electricity.
• Sunlight is a nonrenewable energy source used to produce natural gas.

The picture shows a geothermal power plant. 
Which statement best describes this energy source?

• Geothermal power plants are renewable energy sources used to remove magma.
• Geothermal power plants are nonrenewable energy sources used to produce natural gas.
• Geothermal power plants are renewable energy sources used to produce electricity.
• Geothermal power plants are nonrenewable energy sources used to dig for oil.

Energy that comes from natural resources that can be replenished are called?

• nonrenewable energy
• kinetic energy
• natural energy
• renewable energy