Understanding Energy Sources Quiz

What is a renewable energy source?

• Coal

• Solar

• Natural Gas

• Nuclear

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Which of the following is a nonrenewable energy source?

• Wind

• Hydropower

• Oil

• Solar

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Which energy source is derived from the heat of the Earth?

• Geothermal

• Water

• Wind

• Coal

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Which of the following is a benefit of using renewable energy?

• It is always available

• It reduces greenhouse gas emissions

• It is cheaper than all other energy sources

• It requires no maintenance

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What is the primary disadvantage of nonrenewable energy sources?

• They are expensive to produce

• They are unlimited

• They can cause environmental pollution

• They are always renewable

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What is the main reason for the limited use of wind energy in some areas?

• Lack of wind

• High cost of wind turbines

• Wind energy is nonrenewable

• Wind energy is harmful to the environment

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Which of the following is a characteristic of nonrenewable energy sources?

• They can be replenished naturally quickly

• They will eventually run out

• They are always environmentally friendly

• They are derived from the sun

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What type of energy is primarily used in nuclear power plants?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Nuclear energy

• Geothermal energy

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Match the resource with its definition

• Solar power

• Power made using the sun

• Hydro power

• Power made using the heat of the earth

• Wind Power

• Power made using water

• Geothermal power

• Power made using wind

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What renewable energy source comes from moving air?

• solar

• water

• oil

• wind