Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Sources Quiz

Which type of energy sources are consumed faster than they can be replaced?

• Renewable energy sources

• Nonrenewable energy sources

• Both renewable and nonrenewable energy sources

• Neither renewable nor nonrenewable energy sources

Which of the following is a nonrenewable energy source?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Hydroelectric energy

• Coal

Which energy sources have a finite supply and often emit harmful pollutants into the environment?

• Renewable energy sources

• Nonrenewable energy sources

• Both renewable and nonrenewable energy sources

• Neither renewable nor nonrenewable energy sources

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• Nuclear energy

• Crude oil

• Natural gas

• Solar energy

Which energy sources are naturally replenished on a relatively short timescale?

• Renewable energy sources

• Nonrenewable energy sources

• Both renewable and nonrenewable energy sources

• Neither renewable nor nonrenewable energy sources

Which of the following is a sustainable energy source that generates fewer greenhouse gas emissions than fossil fuels?

• Solar energy

• Coal

• Crude oil

• Natural gas

Which energy source is shown in the top left photo?

• Solar power station

• Wind farm

• Hydroelectric power plant

• Coal-fired power plant

Which energy source is shown in the top right photo?

• Solar power station

• Wind farm

• Hydroelectric power plant

• Coal-fired power plant

Which energy source is shown in the bottom right photo?

• Solar power station

• Wind farm

• Hydroelectric power plant

• Coal-fired power plant

Which energy source is shown in the bottom left photo?

• Solar power station

• Wind farm

• Hydroelectric power plant

• Coal-fired power plant