Energy Resources Quiz

What are the two main categories of energy resources?

• Fossil and Non-fossil

• Non-renewable and Renewable

• Natural and Artificial

• Primary and Secondary

Why is coal considered a non-renewable resource?

• It is used faster than it can be replenished

• It is found only in specific regions

• It is a man-made resource

• It is not used for energy production

What element is used in nuclear fission to produce energy?

• Uranium

• Carbon

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

How are oil and natural gas formed?

• From volcanic activity

• From decaying plants and animals under pressure

• From chemical reactions in the atmosphere

• From the crystallization of minerals

Where is coal typically found?

• In areas covered by land

• In desert areas

• In ocean beds

• In volcanic regions

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• Coal

• Petroleum

• Solar

• Nuclear

What is the primary source of solar energy?

• The Earth's core

• The Sun

• Wind

• The Moon

What is a limitation of wind energy?

• It depends on wind availability

• It is not renewable

• It requires a lot of water

• It produces harmful emissions

What is biomass energy primarily derived from?

• Burning organic matter

• Burning coal

• Solar panels

• Nuclear reactions

What percentage of energy in the US is currently from renewable sources?

• 93%

• 50%

• 6.7%

• 25%