Energy and Environment 2

Why is water pumped deep into the earth's crust to create Geothermal energy?

• There is magma there which heats the crust

• There is mud there which heats the crust

Which of the following are types of renewable energy?

• Geothermal energy

• Oil

• Biomass

• Peat

What three letters are a short way of saying Hydroelectric power

Wind energy is a renewable energy source.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What are some other good locations for wind farms? (select two answers)

• In the forest.

• On the shore.

• High on hills.

On which coast of Ireand would one find the most wind farms

• The East coast

• The West Coast

Which county is home to Ireland's largest wind farm?

• Clare

• Leitrim

• Sligo

• Galway

Which of these two gasses can contribute to acid rain?

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen Oxide

• Sufur Dioxide

• Iron Oxide

Name a country which is prone to smog.

What is the pH of normal rain

• About 0

• About 2.6

• About 5.6

• About 7