Renewable Energy Quiz

What is the primary source of energy for hydropower?

• Geothermal heat

• Wind

• Solar radiation

• Moving water

What is a major drawback of hydropower?

• It is too cheap to set up.

• It can endanger aquatic wildlife.

• It requires no land.

• It generates too much pollution.

What do wind turbines rely on to generate energy?

• Sunlight

• Moving water

• Wind

• Geothermal heat

What is a benefit of solar energy?

• It is an inexhaustible resource.

• It generates pollution.

• It is the most expensive form of energy.

• It requires fossil fuels.

What is biomass primarily made from?

• Solar panels

• Wind turbines

• Plant and animal material

• Fossil fuels

What is a concern regarding biomass energy?

• It is too cheap to produce.

• It is not renewable.

• It contributes to global warming.

• It generates no energy.

Where are the most active geothermal resources typically found?

• Under the ocean

• In urban areas

• Near volcanoes

• In deserts

What is a disadvantage of solar energy?

• It requires a large area of land.

• It is too noisy.

• It generates too much pollution.

• It is not renewable.

What is the average cost range for setting up hydropower systems?

• $1 million to $4 million

• $100,000 to $500,000

• $10,000 to $50,000

• $5 million to $10 million

What technology is used in solar panels to convert sunlight into electricity?

• Turbines

• Wind blades

• Photovoltaic cells

• Geothermal pumps