Energy Sources Quiz

What is the main difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources?

• Renewable energy can be used only once.

• Non-renewable energy can be used over and over.

• Renewable energy can be used repeatedly without running out.

• Non-renewable energy is always available.

Where can oil reservoirs be found?

• Only in the ocean

• Only on land

• Inland (onshore) and under the seabed (offshore)

• Only in mountains

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

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Wind

• Nuclear energy

What is the purpose of drilling wells into oil reservoirs?

• To store water

• To extract oil

• To create natural gas

• To find coal

What converts the energy in a gas-fired power station into electricity?

• A solar panel

• A wind turbine

• An electrical generator

• A water wheel

What is kerosene a product of?

• Natural gas

• Oil

• Coal

• Wind energy

Which energy source is used in gas-fired power stations?

• Coal

• Oil

• Natural gas

• Nuclear energy

What is solar energy primarily captured by?

• Wind turbines

• Solar photovoltaic or solar thermal systems

• Hydropower systems

• Nuclear reactors

What is the main resource used in nuclear energy?

• Coal

• Uranium ore

• Water

• Sunlight

Which type of energy is considered non-renewable?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Nuclear energy

• Hydropower