Energy Sources - Dr Binco

What is energy defined as?

• The ability to do work
• A type of food
• A natural resource
• A form of pollution

Which of the following is NOT a renewable source of energy?

• Solar energy
• Wind energy
• Coal
• Hydro power

What is the main benefit of using renewable energy sources?

• They are cheaper than non-renewable sources
• They can be exhausted quickly
• They have no impact on the environment
• They are sustainable and can be replenished

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

• Solar energy
• Geothermal energy
• Wind energy
• Biomass

What is biomass?

• Energy from the sun
• Energy from wind
• Organic matter from plants and animals
• Energy from water

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

• Natural gas
• Solar energy
• Wind energy
• Hydro power

What does the law of conservation of energy state?

• Energy can be created and destroyed
• Energy can only be transformed
• Energy is always increasing
• Energy is only found in nature

What is one way to reduce carbon dioxide emissions?

• Use more non-renewable energy
• Switch to renewable energy sources
• Increase fossil fuel consumption
• Ignore energy sources

What is wind energy produced from?

• The sun
• Moving water
• The heat of the Earth
• The wind

Which of the following is a method to harness solar energy?

• Wind turbines
• Solar panels
• Geothermal plants
• Hydro dams