Energy resources

Fossil fuels are being used at a much _________ rate than the rate they form at. As a result, it is predicted that they will run out.

• Faster

• Slower

Fossil fuels are ___________________ energy resources.

• renewable

• non-renewable

Which of these energy resources are non-renewable?(choose 2 answers)

• crude oil

• wind

• solar

• coal

Which of these energy resources are renewable?(choose 2 answers)

• crude oil

• wind

• solar

• coal

Select two advantages of using fossil fuels.

• The technology for extracting fossil fuels is already well understood.

• Mining can damage the environment.

• Fossil fuels can generate large amounts of energy quite cheaply.

• Carbon dioxide is released when fossil fuels are burned.

Select two disadvantages of using fossil fuels.

• The technology for extracting fossil fuels is already well understood.

• Mining can damage the environment.

• Fossil fuels can generate large amounts of energy quite cheaply.

• Carbon dioxide is released when fossil fuels are burned.

What is a non-renewable energy resource?

• An energy resource that will eventually run out.

• An energy resource that won't run out.

Which of these energy resources are non-renewable?(choose 2 answers)

• fossil fuels

• geothermal power

• nuclear fuels

What is a finite resource?

• A resource that has an unlimited supply.

• A resource that is in limited supply.

What happens in the boiler of a fossil fuel power station?

• Fossil fuels are boiled in water to release steam.

• Fossil fuels are burned to release energy that heats water, turning the water into steam.