Grade 5 SOL Review SOL 5.9a-c Levels 1 and 2

What is a renewable source of energy?

• Coal

• Solar

• Natural Gas

• Oil

Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?

• Wind

• Hydroelectric

• Natural Gas

• Geothermal

How can individuals conserve energy at home?

• Leaving lights on all day

• Using energy-efficient appliances

• Running the dishwasher half-full

• Keeping windows open with the air conditioner on

Which of the following actions helps in conserving matter?

• Throwing away plastic bottles

• Recycling paper and glass

• Burning leaves in the backyard

• Using disposable plates

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What is one way technology has improved energy transfer?

• Using candles for light

• Developing LED light bulbs

• Burning wood for heat

• Using horse-drawn carriages

Which technology advancement helps in transforming solar energy into electricity?

• Wind turbines

• Solar panels

• Hydroelectric dams

• Coal power plants

Explain why solar energy is considered renewable.

• It is available only during the day.

• It can be replenished naturally and is inexhaustible.

• It is expensive to produce.

• It requires a lot of space.

Describe a method communities can use to conserve energy.

• Building more coal power plants

• Implementing carpooling systems

• Increasing the use of plastic bags

• Encouraging the use of incandescent bulbs

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Discuss how advances in battery technology have improved energy storage.

• Batteries are now heavier and less efficient.

• Batteries can store more energy and last longer.

• Batteries are more expensive and harder to recycle.

• Batteries are only used in small devices.

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Identify a benefit of using wind energy over fossil fuels.

• Wind energy is more expensive.

• Wind energy produces no air pollution.

• Wind energy is non-renewable.

• Wind energy is less reliable.

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