Quiz #6 - Natural Resources

These are all examples of...

• renewable resources
• nonrenewable resources
• fossil fuels
• alternative energy

This type of renewable energy converts the power of the wind to electricity.

• steam engines
• solar power
• wind turbines
• nuclear power

Fossil fuels are all examples of...

• renewable energy
• nonrenewable energy
• clean energy
• solar energy

Energy sources that are not easily replenished are called...

• renewable resources
• nonrenewable resources

True or False:
Most of the energy used comes from renewable resources.

• True
• False

Coal is an example of a fossil fuel because....

• it is renewable energy that is mined from the Earth
• it is a nonrenewable resource that is replaced easily
• it is a nonrenewable resource that is mined from the Earth
• it is a clean source of energy

Which group gives examples of renewable energy sources?

• solar, wind, nuclear, natural gas
• coal, natural gas, oil
• oil, geothermal, nuclear, wind
• solar, wind, geothermal, nuclear

True or False:
The Sun is the source of most energy on Earth.

• True
• False

Hydroelectric plants perform which type of energy conversion?

• Water to Electricity
• Electricity to Water
• Wind to Electricity
• Wind to Chemical

What type of energy are fossil fuels?

• thermal
• chemical
• mechanical
• natural