IME: ENERGY QUIZ-1

What is the primary characteristic that defines a renewable energy source?

• It is derived from fossil fuels

• It is naturally replenished

• It is a finite resource

• It is produced by humans

Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source? 

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Coal

• Hydropower

What type of energy uses the sun's radiation to generate electricity or heat?

• Geothermal energy

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Biomass energy

Which renewable energy source utilizes the movement of water, such as tides or rivers, to generate electricity?

• Wind energy

• Solar energy

• Hydropower

• Geothermal energy

What type of energy uses organic matter, like plants or waste, as fuel?

• Wind energy

• Solar energy

• Geothermal energy

• Biomass energy

Which renewable energy source uses wind to turn turbines and generate electricity?

• Wind energy

• Solar energy

• Geothermal energy

• Biomass energy

Renewable energy sources are sustainable and can be used indefinitely without depleting the resource

• True

• False

What is the primary characteristic of renewable energy?

• It is derived from fossil fuels

• It requires long periods to be replenished

• It can be used indefinitely without depleting resources

• It causes significant pollution

What is the main environmental benefit of using renewable energy?

• Increased deforestation

• Increased air pollution

• Decreased greenhouse gas emissions

• Depletion of natural resources

Half of the world’s energy needs are fulfilled by renewable energy sources.

• True

• False