Quiz about Alternative Energy

Question 1

Which of the following is a fossil fuel?

Accepted Answer

Coal

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Wind

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Solar

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Biomass

Question 2

Petroleum and natural gas form from...

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remains of plants and animals

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strong winds

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cooled magma

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radioactive materials

Question 3

Hydroelectric power produces electricity using.....

Accepted Answer

Moving water

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Wind

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Sunlight

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Dung

Question 4

Energy from the sun is known as.........

Accepted Answer

solar energy

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hydroelectric energy

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geothermal energy

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wind energy

Question 5

One advantage of Solar Energy is that _________.

Accepted Answer

sunlight will not run out for billions of years

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it is not available at night

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it is not available on a cloudy day

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it is expensive to make and maintain

Question 6

Power plants that make electricity with the energy of flowing water are called what?

Accepted Answer

Hydroelectric

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Geothermal

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Toxic Waste

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Solar Cells

Question 7

Hydroelectric power plants can only be built where there is ______ ______.

Accepted Answer

moving water

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fresh water

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salt water

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still water

Question 8

Rushing water spins _____ in the turbine.

Accepted Answer

blades

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panels

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fans

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wheels

Question 9

What is biomass?

Accepted Answer

energy from plant and animal waste

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energy from the sun

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energy from water

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energy from wind

Question 10

Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

Accepted Answer

coal

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milk

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biomass

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water

Question 11

Wind, geothermal, and solar energy are all what type of energy resources?

Accepted Answer

renewable

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cheap

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potential

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chemical

Question 12

Fossil fuels are classified as nonrenewable because they.......

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take millions of years to replace

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require expensive equipment

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can be found all over

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provide all the energy we use

Question 13

One problem with ____ energy is that it produces radioactive waste.

Accepted Answer

nuclear

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solar

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tidal

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wind

Question 14

The law of _____ of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed or changed.

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conservation

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renewal

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refreshing

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battery storage

Question 15

Coal, oil, and natural gas are _____ resources created from the remains of early plants and animals.

Accepted Answer

natural

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small

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large

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waste

Question 16

____ is the remains of plants and animals.

Accepted Answer

Biomass

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Natural gas

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Geothermal

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Hydropower

Question 17

Which renewable resource uses the natural resource in the picture below to produce energy?

Accepted Answer

biomass

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wind

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tidal

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geothermal

Question 18

What is one disadvantage of hydroelectricity energy ?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't work if you don't have rivers or moving water nearby.

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It doesn't work if you don't have volcanoes nearby .

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It doesn't work is not windy

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It doesn't work unless you have plenty of fossil fuels .

Question 19

What type of energy is being produced when a dam is placed across a river and water is released to turn a turbine that produces electricity?

Accepted Answer

Hydroelectric

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Geothermal

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Solar

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Wind

Question 20

What is a generator?

Accepted Answer

A machine that converts one energy source into electrical energy.

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Only works with fossil fuels.

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A machine that creates radiation

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ly works with renewable energy.

Question 21

What is the main advantage of using renewable energy?

Accepted Answer

It reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

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It leads to higher greenhouse gas emissions.

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It has no impact on energy costs.

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It increases fossil fuel dependency.

Question 22

How does the cost of solar panels compare to traditional energy sources?

Accepted Answer

Solar panels are becoming more cost-effective than traditional energy sources due to decreasing prices and long-term savings.

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The cost of solar panels has increased significantly over the years.

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Solar panels are more expensive than traditional energy sources.

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Traditional energy sources are always cheaper than solar panels.

Question 23

What are the environmental benefits of using renewable energy?

Accepted Answer

The environmental benefits of using renewable energy include reduced greenhouse gas emissions, decreased air pollution, and conservation of natural resources.

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Increased fossil fuel consumption

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Higher levels of carbon emissions

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Destruction of wildlife habitats

Question 24

Which renewable energy source is most commonly used worldwide?

Accepted Answer

Hydropower

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Wind energy

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Geothermal energy

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Solar power

Question 25

How does hydropower generate electricity?

Accepted Answer

Hydropower generates electricity by flowing water turning turbines connected to generators.

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Hydropower relies on geothermal energy to produce electricity.

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Hydropower uses wind to turn turbines for electricity.

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Hydropower generates electricity through solar panels.

Alternative Energy

26 questions

Which of the following is a fossil fuel?

Petroleum and natural gas form from...

Hydroelectric power produces electricity using.....

Energy from the sun is known as.........

One advantage of Solar Energy is that _________.

Power plants that make electricity with the energy of flowing water are called what?

Hydroelectric power plants can only be built where there is .

Rushing water spins _____ in the turbine.

What is biomass?

Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

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