Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Quiz

What is renewable energy?

• Energy that is created by burning fossil fuels

• Energy that comes from sources that can be naturally replenished

• Energy that is stored in batteries

• Energy that is only available in certain parts of the world

Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Coal

• Hydropower

How does solar energy work?

• Solar panels convert sunlight into heat.

• Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity.

• Solar panels store sunlight for later use.

• Solar panels use mirrors to reflect sunlight.

What are the benefits of solar energy?

• It is expensive to install.

• It is not available in all areas.

• It is clean and renewable.

• It requires a lot of maintenance.

What is the main component of a solar panel?

• Battery

• Generator

• Photovoltaic cell

• Turbine

How does wind energy work?

• Wind turbines capture the wind's energy and convert it into heat.

• Wind turbines capture the wind's energy and convert it into electricity.

• Wind turbines store the wind's energy for later use.

• Wind turbines use mirrors to reflect the wind.

What are the benefits of wind energy?

• It is noisy and can harm birds.

• It requires a lot of land.

• It is clean and renewable.

• It is only available in coastal areas.

What is hydropower?

• The use of water to generate electricity

• The use of water to heat homes

• The use of water to transport goods

• The use of water to store energy

How does hydropower work?

• Dams store water and release it to spin turbines.

• Water is heated and used to create steam, which spins turbines.

• Water is used to power solar panels.

• Water is used to create wind.

What are the benefits of hydropower?

• It is noisy and can harm fish.

• It can cause flooding.

• It is a reliable and efficient source of energy.

• It is only available in certain parts of the world.