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Energy, energy ratings and sustainable energy use

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Solar panels on homes and other building areas create which type of energy?

a)

Heat energy

b)

Potential energy

c)

Electrical energy

2.

The law of conservation of energy states that when one form of energy is converted into another,

a)

energy is destroyed in the process

b)

no energy is destroyed in the process

c)

more energy is created in the process

d)

an explosion will occur

3.

Heat energy is also called ______ energy.

a)

chemical

b)

electrical

c)

mechanical

d)

thermal

4.
The process of energy changing from one form into another
a)
efficency
b)
law of conservation of energy
c)
energy transformation
d)
thermal energy
5.
A material that reduces or prevents the transfer of energy.
a)
conductor
b)
conduction
c)
radiation
d)
insulator
6.

To increase the EFFICIENCY of energy use, we could...

a)

Turn off lights when not in use

b)

Keep the car running as you go into the store

c)

Water the plants in a drought

d)

Take a bath instead of a shower

7.
This energy comes from heat, such as geysers, beneath earth’s surface.  
a)
Biomass 
b)
Geothermal 
c)
Solar
d)
Oil
8.

Wind energy can be a useful form of renewable energy for us in Ireland. Identify another form of renewable energy in the list:

a)

Fossil fuels

b)

Nuclear energy

c)

Tidal energy

d)

Thermal energy

9.
This energy comes from splitting Uranium atoms.
a)
Nuclear
b)
Petroleum
c)
Natural Gas
d)
Wind
10.
In energy transformations, "wasted energy" usually takes what form?
a)
heat
b)
chemical energy
c)
light
d)
sound waves
11.

Which of these statements about renewable energy are TRUE. You may click one or more boxes.

a)

It produces more carbon emmissions than non-newable energy forms

b)

It is sometimes found underground

c)

It can be used again and again

d)

It is very reliable

e)

It can be difficult to store

12.

Which of the following statements about non-renewable energy is FALSE

a)

These energy sources have lower carbon emmsions than renewbale energy sources

b)

Non-renewable energy sources include oil and gas

c)

Non-renewable energy sources are also said to be examples of chemical energy

d)

Non-renewable energy can be stored more easily than renewable energy

13.

The BER rating of a home in Ireland can be anywhere on a scale from A to G. Which 2 of the following statements about the BER rating are TRUE?

a)

An A rated house is less energy efficient than a B rated house

b)

A house that is C rated is more energy efficient than a D rated house

c)

An A rated house is the most energy efficient house on the BER scale

d)

You cannot change the BER rating of your home