NEW
Font size
WorksheetsRenewable Energy
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Where is the largest off-shore wind farm in the world located?
USA
Brazil
United Kingdom
Germany
What is wind energy?
wind flow that goes through wind turbines
energy from sunlight
it is a living thing
it is grinding grain or pumping water
What is an advantage of wind energy?
visual pollution
less fossil fuel consumption
noise pollution
threat to wildlife
Where is wind energy stored?
water and bags
large tanks and underground caverns
the air is released
batteries
How can the mechanical power that is produced from wind be used?
as a generator
to grind grain or pump water
to power cars
to produce methane
Which country is the largest biomass power plant in the world located?
United Kingdom
Poland
Finland
USA
The most abundant fuel used to make biomass is
oil
dirt
igneous rock
sugarcane
What everyday product can be made by biomass?
plastic
paper
metal
aluminum
Biomass has been used by
horses
dogs
pigs
humans
What is biomass?
plant matter that can be converted to an energy source
crustaceans that have been converted to an energy source
a non renewable resource
waste from animals that has been converted to an energy source
The second largest biomass power plant in the world is located where?
Russia
China
Finland
Australia
What can be used to make biodiesel?
corn
soybeans
restaurant grease
all of the above
What temperature causes biodiesel to slush?
32 degrees F
65 degrees F
88 degrees F
none of the above
How long has biodiesel been around?
15 years
45 years
128 years
157 years
What are some disadvantages of biodiesel?
it's expensive
it can harm rubber hoses in the engine
the distribution of biodiesel is insufficient
all of the above
How is biodiesel a renewable resource?
the plant matter which makes biodiesel isn't renewable
the scientists say so
it isn't renewable
biodiesel can be domestically created
What are some advantages of biodiesel?
less polluting than petroleum
extends the life of engines
can be used in existing engines
all of the above
What does solar energy require?
power
the sun
oxygen
hydrogen
How long can solar panels last?
25 years
30 years
50 years
100 years
What happen to solar panels at night?
they turn off
they still charge
they explode
they turn off and batteries use up the charge
Where would you put solar panels at?
in the forest
underground
in a large, flat field
in your basement
How do solar panels and batteries charge?
in the moonlight
turning the sun's rays into power
eating food
baking a cake
What is a disadvantage of solar energy?
it requires a lot of space
it pollutes the air
it has low maintenance costs
it can be used in many ways
How much will it cost to power the world with geothermal energy?
$ 3 million
$7 million
$10 million
$1 billion
What gas does geothermal release?
hydrogen sulfide
ozone
cyanide
argon
By 2050, how much of America is estimated to be powered by geothermal?
5%
10%
39%
88%
Where can geothermal be used?
China
New Zealand
Russia
the Boomerang Nebula
Geothermal energy is the hardest to exploit in what direction?
the North
the South
the East
the West
What is one disadvantage of geothermal energy?
the energy is easily harvested
it is clean and safe
it is nonrenewable
the lack of easily accessible sites
Which is NOT an advantage of hydroelectric power?
it's green
it's flexible
it's safe
it's expensive
What is the biggest hydroelectric power plant in the world?
Three Gorges Dam
Itaipu Dam
Gezhouba Dam
Xiangjiba Dam
Who invented hydroelectricity?
Leonardo da Vinci
Benjamin Franklin
Lester Allan Pelton
Thomas Edison
Which is NOT a disadvantage to hydroelectric power?
environmental consequences
droughts
expensive
flexible
Where was the first ever hydroelectric plant opened?
Tucurui, Brazil
Wisconsin, USA
Sayano-Shushenkaya, Russia
Longtan, China
What is the most widely used, renewable source of energy?
solar
hydroelectric
wind
geothermal
