Sources of Energy

1. Which is an organic matter produced by plants in direct or indirect forms?

• SOLAR ENERGY

• WIND ENERGY

• BIOMASS

• BIO FUEL

What type of energy is biomass energy?

• a) Conventional energy

• b) Non renewable

• c) Commercial energy

• d) Sustainable energy

3. The use of biomass energy has the potential to greatly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What does natural decay of biomass produces?

• METHANE

• ETHANOL

• OZONE

• HYDROGEN

Which of the following are the benefits/uses of biogas?

1) Bio-manure is obtained

2) Improves sanitation in village

3) Reduce causes of climate change

• 1

• 1,3

• 2,3

• all above

Biogas is used for:

• cooking

• operating engine

• burning gas stoves

• all are correct

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