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Energy Sources

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Besides coal and natural gas, another fossil fuel  is
a)
petroleum/oil
b)
biomass
c)
electricity
d)
uranium
2.
Fossil fuels are nonrenewable  resources because they
a)
take millions of years to form
b)
are easily replaced
c)
are in high demand
d)
don't pollute the air
3.
Which of the following is an example of biomass?
a)
food crops
b)
flowing water
c)
coal
d)
uranium
4.
The source of energy that comes from the intense heat beneath Earth's surface is
a)
nuclear fusion
b)
geothermal energy
c)
solar energy
d)
chemical energy
5.
All of the following are renewable except
a)
uranium
b)
solar
c)
hydropower
d)
food crops (biomass)
6.
The original source of energy for fossil fuels comes from the
a)
sun
b)
Earth's crust
c)
geothermal energy
d)
oceans
7.
Moving water, tides, and dams are examples of
a)
hydropower
b)
fossil fuels
c)
geothermal energy
d)
radiant energy
8.
According to the graph, what sector is the greatest user of energy?
a)
industry
b)
commercial
c)
transportation
d)
residential
9.
Approximately how much energy does the transportation sector use?
a)
27%
b)
52%
c)
14%
d)
8%
10.
What is the best title for the following?
geothermal
solar
wind
a)
fossil fuels
b)
nonrenewable energy
c)
heat energy
d)
renewable energy
11.
Too much __________ released into the atmosphere causes global warming.
a)
sulphur dioxide
b)
nitrogen oxides
c)
carbon monoxide
d)
carbon dioxide
12.
A type of energy that is renewed in a short time and is made of fuels that are made from wood, dried plants and garbage is
a)
biomass
b)
solar energy
c)
water energy
d)
nuclear energy
13.

Electricity produced by falling water is called ____.

a)

hydroelectricity

b)

tidal energy

14.

Water that flows due to the gravitational forces among Earth, its Moon, and the Sun has energy referred to as ____.

a)

tidal energy

b)

hydroelectricity

15.

A disadvantage of using hydroelectricity is ____.

a)

equipment corrosion

b)

it can disturb natural ecosystems

16.

Which two energy sources require open space?

a)

Biomass and natural gas

b)

Wind and Hydropower

c)

Wind and Solar power

d)

Solar power and Nuclear power

17.

Which of these is NOT a fossil fuel?

a)

Natural gas

b)

Nuclear

c)

Oil

d)

Coal

18.

Why is oil nonrenewable?

a)

Because we will never run out

b)

Because it gives us more energy than we need

c)

Because we don't have the material to make it anymore

d)

Because we use it faster than we can replace it

19.
What is the largest concern we have with adding too much CO2 to the atmosphere?
a)
makes too many clouds
b)
contributes to a warmer planet
c)
affects our breathing
d)
disrupts solar energy
20.
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.
21.

Why is natural gas a better energy source than oil and coal?

a)

it produces fewer greenhouse gases

b)

it is renewable

c)

it is a natural resource

d)

it is nonrenewable

22.
What is the most significant way to decrease energy consumption in a household according to the graph provided?
a)
Turn off computers and other electronics when they are not in use.
b)
Increase the temperature of a house in warm months, and decrease it in cool months.
c)
Turn off lighting that is not necessary, or when the household is empty.
d)
Keep the refrigerator door closed as much as possible to avoid letting cold air out.
23.
Based on the data collected, which source of alternative energy is most efficient?
a)
Coal
b)
Wind
c)
Natural gas
d)
Solar
24.
Fossil Fuels are fuels
a)
formed from the decaying remains of plants only
b)
formed from the decaying remains of plants and animals that were compressed over a short period of time
c)
formed from the decaying remains of plants and animals that lived millions of years ago
d)
formed from decaying food
25.

Energy released by splitting atoms to produce steam to turn turbines to produce electricity is

a)

hydropower (hydroelectric)

b)

wind energy

c)

geothermal energy

d)

nuclear power

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