Energy Vocab Quiz 2

What is electrical energy commonly converted into in household appliances?

• Chemical energy

• Mechanical energy

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

Which of the following is a benefit of solar energy?

• It produces greenhouse gases

• It is unlimited

• It requires a lot of maintenance

• It is expensive to harness

What is the primary source of wind energy?

• The rotation of the Earth

• The Sun

• The Moon

• Geothermal heat

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Which of the following is considered a renewable energy source?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Biomass

• Uranium

What are fossil fuels primarily made from?

• Decayed plants and animals

• Living plants and animals

• Plastic waste

• Volcanic rock

Which of the following is an example of inexhaustible energy?

• Petroleum

• Solar energy

• Coal

• Natural gas

What makes an energy source nonrenewable?

• It can regenerate quickly on a human time scale

• It is available in unlimited quantities

• It takes millions of years to form

• It is derived from the Sun

How does solar energy reach the Earth?

• Through conduction

• Through convection

• Through radiation

• Through insulation

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What is the main disadvantage of using fossil fuels?

• They are renewable

• They are inexpensive

• They contribute to air pollution

• They are inexhaustible

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What is the primary use of wind turbines?

• To produce electricity

• To pump water

• To produce heat

• To reduce air pollution