WorksheetsAlternative Energy
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 40mins
Hot water is pumped up from deep inside Earth and is used to heat homes or to generate electricity. This describes...
biomass
hydroelectric energy
geothermal energy
Which of the following is a fossil fuel?
wind
water
oil
Which of the following is a renewable resource?
coal
water
oil
Nonrenewable resources are
Used up faster than they can be replaced.
A source that can't be used up by humans
hydroelectric power generated by ocean tides
Why is it important to conserve energy?
Because trees can't last forever
it's not. Fossil fuels will last my lifetime.
To prevent energy shortages
Because the Eco-terrorists say we must.
An energy source that is replenished continually
inexhaustible resource
nonrenewable resource
renewable resource
Select ALL the correct answers. What are some disadvantages of using nuclear energy?
It can damage wildlife during its normal operation.
It can cause the same amount of pollution as fossil fuels.
Uranium is a nonrenewable resource.
The waste is radioactive and dangerous.
Which fossil fuel is the most abundant and is a primary energy source used by power plants to generate electricity?
coal
wood
oil
petroleum
Uses collectors to capture sun's energy
Energy conservation
active solar heating
biomass fuel
hydroelectric energy
Which is the most efficient lightbulb?
Fluorescent
LED
CFL
Flood lights
