Renewable Energy Sources

What is renewable energy?

• a) Energy derived from non-renewable fossil fuels

• b) Energy derived from sources that can be used up

• c) Energy derived from sources that are naturally replenished

• d) Energy derived from nuclear reactions

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• a) Natural gas

• b) Coal

• c) Solar power

• d) Petroleum

What is the main advantage of renewable energy sources over fossil fuels?

• a) They are cheaper to extract

• b) They produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions

• c) They are more abundant in nature

• d) They are more suitable for transportation

Which renewable energy source harnesses the power of moving water to generate electricity?

• a) Solar power

• b) Wind power

• c) Hydroelectric power

• d) Geothermal power

What is one environmental benefit of using renewable energy sources?

• a) Increased air pollution

• c) Reduced carbon emissions

• b) Increased water consumption

• d) Increased reliance on non-renewable resources

What does the term "sustainability" mean to in the context of renewable energy?

• a) The ability to generate energy without technology

• b) The ability to continue energy consumption forever

• c) The use of energy sources that don't affect the environment

• d) The use of energy sources that can be maintained over time

Which type of renewable energy source relies on the heat generated from the Earth's interior?

• a) Solar power

• b) Wind power

• c) Hydroelectric power

• d) Geothermal power

Why is the transition to renewable energy sources important for addressing climate change?

• a) Renewable energy sources are more expensive than fossil fuels

• b) Renewable energy sources are less reliable than fossil fuels

• c) Renewable energy sources help reduce greenhouse gas emissions

• d) Renewable energy sources are less efficient than fossil fuels

Which of the following is not a renewable energy source?

• a) Solar power

• b) Wind power

• c) Nuclear power

• d) Geothermal power