Energy Resources Quiz

What is the primary difference between renewable and non-renewable energy resources?

• Renewable resources are always more efficient.

• Non-renewable resources are always more expensive.

• Non-renewable resources are always environmentally friendly.

• Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time.

Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy resource?

• Solar power

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Oil

Why is wind power considered a form of solar power?

• Because it is only available during the day.

• Because it is generated by the moon's gravitational pull.

• Because it is dependent on the sun's heat causing air movement.

• Because it is stored in solar panels.

What makes coal a non-renewable energy resource?

• It is environmentally friendly.

• It is always available in unlimited quantities.

• It is formed over millions of years and cannot be replenished quickly.

• It is made from renewable materials.

How is hydrogen considered both a renewable and non-renewable resource?

• It is always renewable regardless of its source.

• It is renewable when produced from water but non-renewable when derived from fossil fuels.

• It is non-renewable when produced from water but renewable when derived from fossil fuels.

• It is neither renewable nor non-renewable.

What role does technology play in classifying nuclear power as renewable or non-renewable?

• Technology has no impact on its classification.

• Current technology uses non-renewable uranium, but future technology could use renewable materials.

• Nuclear power is always renewable regardless of technology.

• Nuclear power is always non-renewable regardless of technology.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of renewable energy resources?

• They produce more air emissions.

• They can have a higher initial cost to build.

• They are always more expensive to operate.

• They are less environmentally friendly.

Why are non-renewable energy resources considered more predictable?

• They are always cheaper to produce.

• They depend on weather conditions.

• They can be stored easily and used when needed.

• They are always available in unlimited quantities.

What is a common environmental impact of non-renewable energy resources?

• They always improve air quality.

• They always reduce water usage.

• They often create air pollutants and can be destructive to habitats.

• They have no impact on the environment.

Which energy resource is an example of a renewable resource that can create air pollutants?

• Solar power

• Wind power

• Biofuels

• Nuclear power