P3 Energy Resources Quiz

Which of the following is a non-renewable energy resource?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Coal

• Geothermal energy

What is one of the main disadvantages of using oil as an energy resource?

• It is expensive to extract

• It produces nuclear waste

• It releases carbon dioxide when burned

• It is not reliable

Which renewable energy resource uses water flowing downhill to generate electricity?

• Solar energy

• Hydroelectric energy

• Wind energy

• Biofuels

What is a key advantage of using wave energy?

• It produces nuclear waste

• It has low running cost

• It is expensive to build

• It releases carbon dioxide

Which energy resource is described as having a reliable supply that can be controlled to meet demand?

• Wind energy

• Solar energy

• Nuclear fission

• Biofuels

What is a disadvantage of using tidal energy?

• It produces greenhouse gases

• It is not predictable

• It can change marine habitats and harm animals

• It has high running costs

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

• It is expensive to set up

• It produces nuclear waste

• It has no pollution/greenhouse gases produced

• It is not reliable

What is a disadvantage of using biofuels?

• It is not renewable

• It can lead to deforestation

• It produces nuclear waste

• It is not reliable

Which energy resource is described as having no fuel costs and no pollution/greenhouse gases produced?

• Oil

• Coal

• Wave energy

• Natural gas

What is the main use of solar energy?

• Generating electricity

• Producing nuclear waste

• Heating

• Transport