Renewable Energy Quiz

What is the primary characteristic of renewable energy sources?

• They are non-depletable

• They can be replenished naturally at or near the rate of consumption

• They cannot be reused

• They are always more expensive than nonrenewable sources

Which of the following is considered a depletable renewable energy source?

• Solar

• Wind

• Biomass

• Geothermal

Which of the following energy sources is classified as a nonrenewable energy source?

• Wind

• Coal

• Solar

• Hydroelectric

Fossil fuels are primarily formed from:

• Water

• Ancient biomass

• Air

• Sunlight

Biomass can be used as a renewable energy source because it:

• Never releases CO2

• Comes from plants and animals that can be regrown

• Requires no land or water resources

• Cannot lead to deforestation

What is the main drawback of using fossil fuels?

• They are renewable

• They contribute to deforestation

• They release harmful pollutants and CO2

• They require extensive land for production

Which of the following is the cleanest fossil fuel?

• Coal

• Oil

• Natural Gas

• Biomass

Which fuel is primarily used for heating and electricity generation from fossil fuels?

• Oil

• Coal

• Biomass

• Wind

In which country is the world’s largest oil sands reserve located?

• Venezuela

• Saudi Arabia

• Canada

• Russia

What does hydraulic fracturing (fracking) extract?

• Oil

• Natural Gas

• Coal

• Biomass