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Sources of Energy

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What's the most powerful source of energy?

a)

Wind Energy

b)

Solar Energy

c)

Hydroeletric Energy

d)

Nuclear Energy

2.

What does renewable mean?

a)

It is a resource that is produced by the Earth.

b)

It is a resource that is replaced at the same

rate that it's being used.

c)

It is a resource that is formed at a rate that is much slower than the rate at which it's being used.

d)

It is a resource that is made by humans.

3.

Which of the following energy resources in nonrenewable?

a)

Biomass

b)

Geothermal

c)

Fossil fuel

d)

Hydropower

4.

Why is the Sun considered the ultimate energy source?

a)

The Sun is the center of our solar system.

b)

The Sun is limited in the amount of energy released daily.

c)

The Sun rises and sets each day as seen from Earth.

d)

The sun provides energy for the water cycle and plants.

5.

Energy resources that are nonrenewable cannot be used.

a)

True

b)

False.

c)

Some can, some cannot.

6.
Nuclear power comes from...
a)
Uranium
b)
Oxygen
c)
Nitrogen
d)
Hydrogen
7.

Why is it beneficial to recycle paper?

a)

There is plenty of land for landfills

b)

Recycling produces toxic chemicals

c)

Making paper uses energy and natural resources

d)

Recycling is a waste of time

8.

How can you conserve energy resources?

a)

Leave the water running while brushing your teeth

b)

Carpool, bicycle or walk whenever possible

c)

Always wear a seatbelt

d)

Do not recycle plastic bottles.

9.
Why should I recycle?
a)
So the earth is not covered in trash
b)
To conserve natural resources
c)
BOTH of these are right!
10.
BONUS: How many pounds of trash can 1 person throw away in 1 year?
a)
10
b)
100
c)
1000
d)
500