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Alternative Energy

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is NOT an alternative energy source?
a)
fossil fuels
b)
geothermal energy
c)
hydroelectric energy
d)
wind energy
2.
Solar Energy is... 
a)
Energy that comes from harnessing the movement of the air
b)
Energy that comes from the Sun
c)
A source of renewable energy, such as solar, wind, or geothermal energy
d)
Fuel from plant material
3.

Hot water is pumped up from deep inside Earth and is used to heat homes or to generate electricity. This describes...

a)

biomass

b)

hydroelectric energy

c)

geothermal energy

4.
Why are not American's roofs crammed with more solar panels? 
a)
They are ugly.
b)
They are uninformed.
c)
Expensive start-up cost
d)
People enjoy paying bills. 
5.
What is biomass? 
a)
energy from the sun
b)
energy from water
c)
energy from wind
d)
energy from plant and animal waste
6.
Wind, geothermal, and solar energy are all what type of energy resources?
a)
cheap
b)
potential
c)
renewable
d)
chemical 
7.
Why is it important to start using alternative energy sources?
a)
We need more energy.
b)
It takes millions of years to make fossil fuels and we may run out.
c)
There is no reason to use alternative energy
8.

Which of the following is a fossil fuel?

a)

wind

b)

water

c)

oil

9.

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

a)

coal

b)

water

c)

oil

10.

Nonrenewable resources are

a)

Used up faster than they can be replaced.

b)

A source that can't be used up by humans

c)

hydroelectric power generated by ocean tides

11.

Why is it important to conserve energy?

a)

Because trees can't last forever

b)

it's not. Fossil fuels will last my lifetime.

c)

To prevent energy shortages

d)

Because the Eco-terrorists say we must.

12.

An energy source that is replenished continually

a)

inexhaustible resource

b)

nonrenewable resource

c)

renewable resource

13.

Select ALL the correct answers. What are some disadvantages of using nuclear energy?

a)

It can damage wildlife during its normal operation.

b)

It can cause the same amount of pollution as fossil fuels.

c)

Uranium is a nonrenewable resource.

d)

The waste is radioactive and dangerous.

14.
Why are fossil fuels more widely used than solar energy?
a)
Solar energy is harder to find
b)
Fossil fuels are much cheaper
c)
Fossil fuels are more abundant
d)
The sun's energy can never be harnessed
15.
Energy produced by burning organic matter such as wood, food scraps, and animal matter is called______________ energy.
a)
Biomass
b)
Thermal energy
c)
Solar
d)
Wind
16.
What is a disadvantage of renewable energy?
a)
Electricity is cheaper
b)
Third world countries can have more energy
c)
People are more independent
d)
Most sources are expensive to get started
17.
What is a disadvantage of wind power?
a)
We have too many rainy days in US
b)
It is not always windy in some places
c)
Companies charge too much to make the wind blow
d)
The sun is not always out
18.
What does hydroelectricity come from?
a)
Harnessing the movement of air
b)
The sun's heat and energy
c)
Harnessing the movement of water  
19.

Which fossil fuel is the most abundant and is a primary energy source used by power plants to generate electricity?

a)

coal

b)

wood

c)

oil

d)

petroleum

20.
One problem with ____ energy is that it produces radioactive waste. 
a)
nuclear
b)
solar
c)
tidal
d)
wind
21.

Uses collectors to capture sun's energy

a)

Energy conservation

b)

active solar heating

c)

biomass fuel

d)

hydroelectric energy

22.

Which is the most efficient lightbulb?

a)

Fluorescent

b)

LED

c)

CFL

d)

Flood lights