Energy Resources Quiz

What are renewable energy sources?

• Renewable energy sources are sources of energy that are expensive and inefficient.

• Renewable energy sources are sources of energy that can be replenished naturally and are not depleted when used.

• Renewable energy sources are sources of energy that are only available in limited quantities.

• Renewable energy sources are sources of energy that are harmful to the environment.

Give an example of a non-renewable energy source.

• Oil

• Natural gas

• Solar energy

• Coal

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What are fossil fuels?

• Non-renewable energy sources

• Man-made resources created from synthetic materials

• Living organisms found in the ocean

• Natural resources formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals.

Name a type of renewable energy that comes from the sun.

• wind energy

• geothermal energy

• hydroelectric energy

• solar energy

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What is the main advantage of solar energy?

• Renewable and sustainable

• Limited availability

• Cheap and affordable

• Harmful to the environment

How does wind energy work?

• Wind energy is generated by harnessing the power of wind to rotate the blades of a wind turbine.

• Wind energy is generated by using solar panels.

• Wind energy is generated by nuclear reactions.

• Wind energy is generated by burning fossil fuels.

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What is the largest source of renewable energy in the world?

• wind power

• solar power

• hydropower

• nuclear power

What is the process of converting wind energy into electricity called?

• wind power generation

• wind energy conversion

• wind electricity conversion

• wind energy transformation

What are the environmental benefits of using renewable energy sources?

• Renewable energy sources contribute to pollution.

• Renewable energy sources deplete natural resources.

• Renewable energy sources have several environmental benefits.

• Renewable energy sources have no environmental benefits.

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