RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES

Which of the following is a nonrenewable energy resource?

• solar

• methane

• hydroelectric

• coal

Nuclear energy is derived by ___________

• combustion of atoms of U 235

• fission of atoms of U 235

• fusion of atoms of U 235

• the breaking of U 235 bonds

What type of energy is derived from heated groundwater?

• solar energy

• geothermal energy

• hydroelectric energy

• nuclear energy

Energy resources derived from natural organic materials are called ________

• geothermal energy sources

• fossil fuels

• biomass

• all of these

Which of the following is a disadvantage of renewable energy?

• a) High pollution

• b) Available only in few places

• c) High running cost

• d) Unreliable supply

A Solar cell is an electrical device that converts the energy of light directly into electricity by the ____________

• a) Photovoltaic effect

• b) Chemical effect

• c) Atmospheric effect

• d) Physical effect

Wood is a renewable resource.

• a) True

• b) False

Which Ministry is mainly responsible for research and development in renewable energy sources such as wind power, small hydro, biogas and solar power?

• a) Human Resource Development

• b) Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

• c) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy

• d) Health and Family Welfare

Where is the largest Wind Farm located in India?

• a) Jaisalmer Wind Park, Rajasthan

• b) Muppandal Wind Farm, Tamil Nadu

• c) Vaspet Wind Farm, Maharashtra

• d) Chakala Wind Farm, Maharashtra

Biomass can be converted to

• (A) methane gas

• (B) ethanol

• (C) biodiesel

• (D) all of the above