Energy Resources Quiz

What is a nonrenewable resource?

• A resource that can be used repeatedly and does not run out because it is naturally replenished.

• A resource that cannot be readily replaced by natural means at a quick enough pace to keep up with consumption.

• A resource that is created by artificial means.

• A resource that is only found in certain parts of the world.

Which of the following is considered a fossil fuel?

• Solar energy

• Wind power

• Coal

• Hydropower

What makes solar energy a renewable resource?

• It is made from fossil fuels.

• It can only be used during the daytime.

• It comes from the sun, which is a consistent and endless source of power.

• It is created through the burning of coal.

Wind power generates electricity through what means?

• Burning of fuels

• Movement of water

• Rotation of wind turbines

• Splitting of atoms

Hydropower is generated by converting the energy of what?

• Wind

• Sunlight

• Moving water

• Geothermal heat

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Geothermal energy is considered renewable because it is derived from what?

• The Earth's internal heat

• The movement of the Earth around the sun

• The burning of fossil fuels

• The splitting of water molecules

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Nuclear energy is produced by what process?

• The combustion of coal

• The fission of atoms

• The movement of wind turbines

• The flow of water

Coal is classified as what type of resource?

• Renewable

• Nonrenewable

• Inexhaustible

• Artificial

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Oil is primarily used for what purpose?

• Generating electricity

• Fueling vehicles

• Heating homes

• All of the above

Which of the following is an advantage of using solar energy?

• It produces air pollution.

• It is unlimited and clean.

• It works at night.

• It is easy to store.