Quiz on Renewable Energy Sources

What is the main purpose of a windmill?

• To generate electricity

• To crush the grain

• To store wind energy

• To create rain

How does a water mill work?

• It uses wind to spin its blades

• It runs on electricity

• It uses flowing water to turn blades

• It works only at night

What energy source powers a wind turbine?

• Sunlight

• Flowing water

• Wind

• Batteries

Which of the following is a benefit of wind turbines?

• They create a lot of pollution

• They produce clean energy using the wind

• They work only when it rains

• They use up a lot of fuel

What do water turbines and wind turbines have in common?

• Both require fossil fuels

• Both help generate electricity

• Both are used for grinding grains

• Both are found in deserts

What is the main source of solar energy?

• The Moon

• The Wind

• The Sun

• The Ocean

What device is used to capture solar energy?

• Windmill

• Solar Panel

• Water Wheel

• Turbine

How does solar energy help in homes?

• It makes food grow faster

• It helps power lights and appliances

• It creates wind for cooling

• It makes the house float

How do solar panels generate electricity?

• They absorb water from the air

• They trap wind energy

• They absorb sunlight and convert it into electricity

• They store electricity from batteries

Which of the following is NOT a use of solar energy?

• Cooking food in a solar cooker

• Heating water

• Generating electricity

• Freezing ice using fire