IGCSE Physics: Energy Resources

Which energy resource is formed from the remains of plants and animals that lived millions of years ago?

• A) Wind power

• B) Geothermal energy

• C) Fossil Fuel

• D) Hydroelectric power

Which energy resource is obtained by harnessing the heat from beneath the Earth's surface?

• A) Tidal energy

• B) Geothermal energy

• C) Fossil fuels

• D) Nuclear energy

Which energy resource is produced by the splitting of atoms in a nuclear reaction?

• A) Solar power

• B) Wind energy

• C) Nuclear energy

• D) Biomass

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• A) Natural gas

• B) Solar power

• C) Coal

• D) Petroleum

Which type of energy resource is finite and will eventually run out?

• A) Renewable energy

• B) Non-renewable energy

• C) Both renewable and non-renewable energies

• D) None of the above

Which of the following is a characteristic of renewable energy sources?

• A) They produce significant greenhouse gas emissions.

• B) They are derived from fossilized organic matter.

• C) They can be replenished naturally.

• D) They are expensive to harness and utilize.

Which energy source is considered to be the most abundant and widely available?

• A) Wind power

• B) Geothermal energy

• C) Coal

• D) Solar power

Which energy resource is obtained from the tides in the oceans?

• A) Hydroelectric power

• B) Biomass

• C) Natural gas

• D) Wave power

Which of the following devices directly converts sunlight into electrical energy?

• A) Solar cooker

• B) Solar panel

• C) Solar water heater

• D) Solar chimney

What type of energy does a photovoltaic cell directly convert sunlight into?

• A) Thermal energy

• B) Electrical energy

• C) Mechanical energy

• D) Chemical energy