Renewable vs Nonrenewable Energy starter note quiz

Which example is NOT a renewable resource?

• Trees

• Wind

• Solar

• Uranium (Nuclear)

What is one disadvantage of coal?

• Coal produces air pollution.

• There isn't a lot of coal left which makes it expensive.

• The world isn't using a lot of coal which makes it an undesirable job.

• You can only use it to roast hot dogs and cook hamburgers.

All are examples of Nonrenewable energy sources EXCEPT...

• Coal

• Petroleum

• Hydropower

• Uranium (Nuclear)

What is one disadvantage of renewable energy?

• Electricity and power could become much cheaper.

• Third world countries could have affordable energy.

• Many people could become energy independent.

• Most sources are expensive to get started.

Which of the following is a true statement about fossil fuels?

• Burning them creates air pollution

• There is an infinite supply of them within the earth's crust

• They are very difficult to refine into usable fuel

• They are not carbon-based

Renewable energy sources are

• expensive and inefficient.

• harmful to the environment.

• restored naturally and not used up.

• only available during certain times of the year.

Examples of renewable energy source include (pick 3)

• coal power.

• geothermal energy.

• hydropower.

• wind power.

Non-renewable energy sources

• are more cost-effective.

• can be refilled or reproduced in a short period of time.

• are environmentally friendly.

• cannot be refilled or reproduced in a short period of time.

Examples of non-renewable energy sources include (pick 3)

• nuclear energy.

• bio mass.

• natural gas.

• oil.

Renewable energy sources (pick 2)

• are sustainable (always available) and help the environment.

• have a negative impact on the environment.

• can be unreliable and inconsistent (unpredictable).

• are expensive and not cost-effective.