Alternative Energy Sources

Which of the following statements about coal, crude oil and natural gas are correct?

• They are formed from the ancient remains of plants or animals.

• They can be reused and recycled.

• They are limited resources.

• They are all fuels.

What is/are the advantages of using nuclear power?

• A small amount of fuel can give a large amount of energy.

• Generating electricity by nuclear power gives off no air pollutants.

• Generating electricity by nuclear power produces radioactive nuclear waste.

Too much __________ released into the atmosphere causes global warming.

• sulphur dioxide
• nitrogen oxides
• carbon monoxide
• carbon dioxide

Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?

• Petroleum
• Biomass
• Natural gas
• Coal

Which are the problems of using solar power?

• It provides unlimited supply of energy.

• A large piece of land is needed to place the solar cells.

• The solar cells do not work at night.

Which energy source is used in the following power plant?

• Nuclear power

• Tidal power

• Geothermal power

• Hydroelectric power

Which energy source is used in the following power plant?

• Nuclear power

• Tidal power

• Geothermal power

• Hydroelectric power

Which energy source is used in the following power plant?

• Nuclear power

• Tidal power

• Solar power

• Hydroelectric power

Which energy source is used in the following power plant?

• Nuclear power

• Tidal power

• Solar power

• Hydroelectric power

Which energy source is used in the following power plant?

• Biomass power

• Tidal power

• Solar power

• Hydroelectric power