Energy Review 21/22

Which of the following energy sources are fossil fuels? (Check all that apply)

• Biomass

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Oil

Why is wind energy considered a renewable resource?

• It can be harnessed by human beings.

• It's related to the weather

• It's unlikely that humans will run out of it anytime soon.

• It can be used to generate electricity.

What is the ideal location for building wind turbines? (Choose more than one)!

• Plains

• Hills

• Offshore

• Cities

Which of the following is a DISADVANTAGE to Wind Turbines?

• They can be a threat to wildlife (aka birds).

• They can pollute the air.

• There are not enough places to build Wind Turbines.

• They are too tall.

Which of these is NOT a disadvantage of a nuclear power plant?

• It's waste can destroy habitats and ecosystems.

• It costs a lot of money to build.

• It produces radioactive waste.

• It produces large amounts of energy.

Which of the following is NOT true about Biomass as a renewable resource?

• Biomass produces CO₂ and other greenhouse gases.

• It is composed of plant remains and household garbage

• It increases the amount of waste in landfills and dumps

• Biomass is burned to produce heat energy and electricity

One advantage of using hydropower is that...

• It can be built in any location

• it produces no air pollution

• It has no construction costs

• it uses a nonrenewable resource

Which one is NOT considered a renewable resource?

• Biomass

• Solar power

• Hydropower

• Nuclear power

Why are coal, oil, and natural gas classified as nonrenewable resources?

• They are limitless

• They exist in many places on Earth.

• They are originally from once-living things.

• They take millions of years to form.

Complete this list: wind, solar power, hydropower, biomass, ______________.

• nuclear

• geothermal

• fossil

• coal