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energy sources

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is one advantage of fossil fuels?
a)
They are cheap.
b)
They are good for the environment.
2.
What is missing from this process of making energy?
1. Oil is burned and heats the water.
2. Water turns to steam.
3. __________________
4. Generator makes electricity.
a)
Steam makes the generator turn.
b)
Steam turns to water again.
c)
Steam turns the turbine.
d)
Steam turns the reactor.
3.
True or False
It is easy to find a place to create tidal power.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
What is a disadvantage of nuclear power?
a)
The reactor takes up too much space.
b)
It produces greenhouse gases.
c)
It produces radioactive waste.
5.
Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?
a)
coal
b)
natural gas
c)
oil
d)
water
6.
True or False:
Fossil Fuels provide 95% of our world's energy demands.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
Are Fossil fuels a renewable energy resource?
a)
Yes
b)
No
8.
Nuclear power comes from...
a)
Uranium
b)
Oxygen
c)
Nitrogen
d)
Hydrogen
9.
According to the notes, a disadvantage of solar power is: 
a)
The sun is not free.
b)
The panels are ugly.
c)
The panels are shiny.
d)
The panels are expensive.
10.
One advantage to wind power is:
a)
Wind is free.
b)
Sometimes there is no wind.
c)
Birds can get hurt in the tower.
d)
Coasts that have a lot of wind are expensive.