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WorksheetsEnergy, energy ratings and sustainable energy use
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 8mins
Solar panels on homes and other building areas create which type of energy?
Heat energy
Potential energy
Electrical energy
The law of conservation of energy states that when one form of energy is converted into another,
energy is destroyed in the process
no energy is destroyed in the process
more energy is created in the process
an explosion will occur
Heat energy is also called ______ energy.
chemical
electrical
mechanical
thermal
To increase the EFFICIENCY of energy use, we could...
Turn off lights when not in use
Keep the car running as you go into the store
Water the plants in a drought
Take a bath instead of a shower
Wind energy can be a useful form of renewable energy for us in Ireland. Identify another form of renewable energy in the list:
Fossil fuels
Nuclear energy
Tidal energy
Thermal energy
Which of these statements about renewable energy are TRUE. You may click one or more boxes.
It produces more carbon emmissions than non-newable energy forms
It is sometimes found underground
It can be used again and again
It is very reliable
It can be difficult to store
Which of the following statements about non-renewable energy is FALSE
These energy sources have lower carbon emmsions than renewbale energy sources
Non-renewable energy sources include oil and gas
Non-renewable energy sources are also said to be examples of chemical energy
Non-renewable energy can be stored more easily than renewable energy
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?
An A rated house is less energy efficient than a B rated house
A house that is C rated is more energy efficient than a D rated house
An A rated house is the most energy efficient house on the BER scale
You cannot change the BER rating of your home
