WorksheetsEnergy Resources
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 1hrs 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The use of which of the following resources would be most affected by changes in weather?
a)
wind
b)
geothermal
c)
natural gas
d)
nuclear
2.
The use of which of the following resources would be most affected by changes in weather?
a)
wind
b)
geothermal
c)
natural gas
d)
nuclear
3.
Which energy transformation produces electricity with the least negative environmental impact?
a)
Generating electricity from a natural gas-fired power plant
b)
Generating electricity from a coal-fired power plant
c)
Generating electricity from a wind turbine power system
d)
Generating electricity from a solar panel system
4.
Which energy transformation produces electricity with the least negative environmental impact?
a)
Generating electricity from a natural gas-fired power plant
b)
Generating electricity from a coal-fired power plant
c)
Generating electricity from a wind turbine power system
d)
Generating electricity from a solar panel system
5.
Which of these describes a human activity that uses up a non-renewable resource?
a)
building new roads that cause topsoil to erode
b)
chopping down trees from the forest for heating homes
c)
car engines consuming large amounts of fossil fuels
d)
pollutants on roads washing into streams during rainstorms
6.
Which of these describes a human activity that uses up a non-renewable resource?
a)
building new roads that cause topsoil to erode
b)
chopping down trees from the forest for heating homes
c)
car engines consuming large amounts of fossil fuels
d)
pollutants on roads washing into streams during rainstorms
7.
4 Which of these types of energy resources is MOST LIKELY to be used up by human activity?
a)
solar energy
b)
geothermal energy
c)
fossil fuel energy
d)
wind energy
8.
4 Which of these types of energy resources is MOST LIKELY to be used up by human activity?
a)
solar energy
b)
geothermal energy
c)
fossil fuel energy
d)
wind energy
9.
Which of these human activities would reduce the amount of useable energy Earth receives from the Sun?
a)
setting up too many solar collectors in a small area
b)
adding smoke to the atmosphere that blocks sunlight
c)
using a small amount of solar cells over a very long time
d)
planting too many farm crops that rely on sunlight to grow
10.
Which of these human activities would reduce the amount of useable energy Earth receives from the Sun?
a)
setting up too many solar collectors in a small area
b)
adding smoke to the atmosphere that blocks sunlight
c)
using a small amount of solar cells over a very long time
d)
planting too many farm crops that rely on sunlight to grow
11.
Before wind energy was used to generate electricity, it was used by ranches and farmers to:
a)
call their livestock in at sundown
b)
help them keep cool on hot days
c)
pump water out of the ground
d)
send signals and messages to others
12.
Before wind energy was used to generate electricity, it was used by ranches and farmers to:
a)
call their livestock in at sundown
b)
help them keep cool on hot days
c)
pump water out of the ground
d)
send signals and messages to others
13.
A new school, in a dry sunny region, is being constructed as a "green school" which means all efforts are made to make the school as environmentally friendly as possible. Which of the following would be the MOST practical way to supplement or add to the electrical power system?
a)
diesel powered generators outside the building
b)
hydroelectric power from a school pond
c)
nuclear power plant in the utility room
d)
solar panels on the roof
14.
A new school, in a dry sunny region, is being constructed as a "green school" which means all efforts are made to make the school as environmentally friendly as possible. Which of the following would be the MOST practical way to supplement or add to the electrical power system?
a)
diesel powered generators outside the building
b)
hydroelectric power from a school pond
c)
nuclear power plant in the utility room
d)
solar panels on the roof
15.
Which of the following resources carries a high potential for environmental damage?
a)
wind
b)
trees
c)
geothermal
d)
nuclear
16.
Which of the following resources carries a high potential for environmental damage?
a)
wind
b)
trees
c)
geothermal
d)
nuclear
17.
Which of these actions uses the greatest amount of energy?
a)
sharpening a pencil with a hand- held sharpener
b)
cooking a turkey in an electric oven
c)
cooling a school building for the month of August
d)
driving to the grocery store
18.
Which of these actions uses the greatest amount of energy?
a)
sharpening a pencil with a hand- held sharpener
b)
cooking a turkey in an electric oven
c)
cooling a school building for the month of August
d)
driving to the grocery store
19.
Which of the following actions would reduce the greatest amount of electricity used in a home?
a)
using a programmable thermostat to control the heating and air conditioning
b)
starting and maintaining a compost pile to manage yard waste
c)
growing or purchasing organic fruits and vegetables
d)
purchasing a hybrid automobile and starting a car pool with friends
20.
Which of the following actions would reduce the greatest amount of electricity used in a home?
a)
using a programmable thermostat to control the heating and air conditioning
b)
starting and maintaining a compost pile to manage yard waste
c)
growing or purchasing organic fruits and vegetables
d)
purchasing a hybrid automobile and starting a car pool with friends
21.
A school replaces 60-watt incandescent light bulbs with 13- watt compact fluorescent bulbs in each classroom. If there are no other changes in how the lights are used, how will the electricity use compare, after changing the light bulbs?
a)
The school will use more electricity after the change.
b)
The school will create more waste than before the change to compact fluorescent light bulbs.
c)
The school will use less electricity after the change.
d)
The school will need more light bulbs to generate the same amount of light as before the change.
22.
A school replaces 60-watt incandescent light bulbs with 13- watt compact fluorescent bulbs in each classroom. If there are no other changes in how the lights are used, how will the electricity use compare, after changing the light bulbs?
a)
The school will use more electricity after the change.
b)
The school will create more waste than before the change to compact fluorescent light bulbs.
c)
The school will use less electricity after the change.
d)
The school will need more light bulbs to generate the same amount of light as before the change.
23.
Mr. Smith wants to save energy in his household. What action would save him the most energy in his house?
a)
leaving the water running when he brushes his teeth
b)
turning off the air conditioner when he is not home
c)
leaving his bedside lamp on while he sleeps
d)
leaving the door open on a warm day
24.
Mr. Smith wants to save energy in his household. What action would save him the most energy in his house?
a)
leaving the water running when he brushes his teeth
b)
turning off the air conditioner when he is not home
c)
leaving his bedside lamp on while he sleeps
d)
leaving the door open on a warm day
25.
To manage energy in summer months, a family should
a)
A turn the air conditioner on and off frequently.
b)
open the windows and turn the air conditioner on.
c)
set the thermostat to the highest comfortable temperature.
d)
set the thermostat to the lowest comfortable temperature.
26.
To manage energy in summer months, a family should
a)
A turn the air conditioner on and off frequently.
b)
open the windows and turn the air conditioner on.
c)
set the thermostat to the highest comfortable temperature.
d)
set the thermostat to the lowest comfortable temperature.
27.
Schools can manage energy usage by
a)
neglecting routine maintenance on climate control systems.
b)
heating and cooling gymnasiums year-round.
c)
operating heaters during summer months.
d)
scheduling field sporting events during daylight hours.
28.
Schools can manage energy usage by
a)
neglecting routine maintenance on climate control systems.
b)
heating and cooling gymnasiums year-round.
c)
operating heaters during summer months.
d)
scheduling field sporting events during daylight hours.
29.
How does recycling impact a person’s energy use?
a)
Less energy is needed to recycle used aluminum cans than to mine aluminum and make new cans.
b)
Less energy is used to transport the raw materials needed to make plastic than to recycle plastic bottles.
c)
Making paper from trees causes a smaller amount o
d)
The distance that used materials have to travel before being recycled uses more energy than it saves.
30.
How does recycling impact a person’s energy use?
a)
Less energy is needed to recycle used aluminum cans than to mine aluminum and make new cans.
b)
Less energy is used to transport the raw materials needed to make plastic than to recycle plastic bottles.
c)
Making paper from trees causes a smaller amount o
d)
The distance that used materials have to travel before being recycled uses more energy than it saves.
31.
Though hydroelectric energy provides 58% of the Unites States' renewable energy and has many advantages, one disadvantage of this form of energy is that it
a)
requires building a dam, destroying nearby ecosystems.
b)
is costly to maintain, reducing the amount of energy it can produce.
c)
must burn plant matter, which disrupts the wind needed to produce renewable energy.
d)
must use Earth's internal heat, which counteracts the needed gravitational force.
32.
Though hydroelectric energy provides 58% of the Unites States' renewable energy and has many advantages, one disadvantage of this form of energy is that it
a)
requires building a dam, destroying nearby ecosystems.
b)
is costly to maintain, reducing the amount of energy it can produce.
c)
must burn plant matter, which disrupts the wind needed to produce renewable energy.
d)
must use Earth's internal heat, which counteracts the needed gravitational force.
33.
Students researched two sources of energy, solar and wind, to determine the advantages and disadvantages of each. Which of the following should replace the X in the table above?
a)
Releases carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere
b)
Reduces the need for electricity from fossil fuels
c)
Produces energy only when the sun is shining
d)
Is an unclean source of energy
34.
Students researched two sources of energy, solar and wind, to determine the advantages and disadvantages of each. Which of the following should replace the X in the table above?
a)
Releases carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere
b)
Reduces the need for electricity from fossil fuels
c)
Produces energy only when the sun is shining
d)
Is an unclean source of energy
35.
Wind power is used to pump water from the ground and generate electricity. The most likely environmental impact of using wind power is:
a)
the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere
b)
disturbing native plant and animal populations
c)
a reduction in the use of fossil fuels
36.
Wind power is used to pump water from the ground and generate electricity. The most likely environmental impact of using wind power is:
a)
the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere
b)
disturbing native plant and animal populations
c)
a reduction in the use of fossil fuels
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