VA SOL Physical Science

Which is a nonrenewable source of energy?

• nuclear
• wind
• sunlight
• biomass

Which is a nonrenewable source of energy?

• solar

• wind

• coal

• geothermal

The picture shows sunlight shining on solar panels. 
Which statement best describes this energy source?

• Sunlight is a renewable energy source used to produce hydropower.
• Sunlight is a nonrenewable energy source used to produce nuclear power.
• Sunlight is a renewable energy source used to produce electricity.
• Sunlight is a nonrenewable energy source used to produce natural gas.

The picture shows a geothermal power plant. 
Which statement best describes this energy source?

• Geothermal power plants are renewable energy sources used to remove magma.
• Geothermal power plants are nonrenewable energy sources used to produce natural gas.
• Geothermal power plants are renewable energy sources used to produce electricity.
• Geothermal power plants are nonrenewable energy sources used to dig for oil.

An energy source that is gone forever once it is used up is called?

• renewable

• nonrenewable

• natural resource

• raw material

Energy that comes from natural resources that can be replenished are called ?

• nonrenewable
• energy in motion
• untapped energy
• renewable

A windmill is a renewable energy source

• True

• False

The fossil fuels formed hundreds of millions of years ago from the remains of dead ?

• Animal and plants
• Plants and bones
• Fungus and animal
• Rock and Plants

Which of the following nonrenewable energy resources is NOT a fossil fuel?

• Natural gas

• Coal

• Oil

• Nuclear

What type of energy is in this picture?

• Kinetic
• Potential
• Electromagnetic