Energy Resources Quiz

What is the primary source of energy for the Earth?

• Moon

• Wind

• Sun

• Coal

Fill in the blank: Fossil fuels are considered ________ energy resources.

• Renewable

• Non-renewable

• Clean

• Sustainable

Which renewable energy resource relies on the sun's heat to generate electricity?

• Hydropower

• Geothermal energy

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

True or False: Nuclear power is a sustainable energy resource.

• False

• True

• Partially true

• Depends on the country

What is the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide from power plants called?

• Carbon dioxide capture

• Carbon emission reduction

• Carbon capture and storage (CCS)

• Carbon sequestration

Which country is the largest producer of wind energy?

• United States

• Brazil

• China

• India

What is the main disadvantage of using coal as an energy resource?

• Low cost compared to other energy sources

• Minimal impact on the environment

• High levels of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions

• Easy to transport and store

Fill in the blank: Hydropower generates electricity by harnessing the energy of ________.

• blowing wind

• flowing or falling water

• burning coal

• growing plants

What is the term for the total amount of energy used by a person, household, or country?

• fuel usage

• energy consumption

• power consumption

• energy expenditure

Which type of energy resource is derived from living or recently living organisms?

• Hydropower

• Geothermal

• Biomass

• Solar