Renewable Energy Concepts and Challenges

Renewable Energy Concepts and Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Biology

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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This video tutorial explores renewable energy sources, their advantages, and disadvantages. It begins with an introduction to the main uses of energy in the UK and the impact of fossil fuels on climate change. The video defines renewable energy and discusses various types, including wind, solar, hydroelectric, tidal, wave, geothermal, and biofuels. It highlights the benefits of renewable energy, such as sustainability and reduced carbon emissions, while also addressing challenges like reliability and environmental impact. The video concludes with a focus on biofuels and their potential role in reducing carbon emissions.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key characteristic of renewable energy resources?

They are always more expensive than fossil fuels.

They are only available in certain parts of the world.

They are finite and will eventually run out.

They can be replenished as they are used.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?

Nuclear power

Solar power

Wind power

Hydroelectric power

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one major advantage of renewable energy sources?

They do not contribute to climate change.

They are always available regardless of weather conditions.

They require no initial investment.

They are the cheapest form of energy.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are wind and solar power considered unreliable?

They require a lot of space.

They are too expensive to maintain.

They depend on weather conditions.

They produce harmful emissions.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a limitation of hydroelectric power?

It is not reliable.

It is only useful in areas with many rivers.

It produces a lot of carbon emissions.

It is the most expensive renewable energy source.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which renewable energy source is known for its reliability due to predictable tides?

Tidal power

Wind power

Geothermal energy

Solar power

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential problem with wave power in the UK?

It requires a lot of land.

It is still in experimental stages.

It is harmful to marine life.

It is too expensive to develop.

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