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Energy & The Environment

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Hydroelectric Power (HEP) is a non-renewable energy

a)

True

b)

False

2.

This energy uses the heat from under the Earth.

a)

Potential Energy

b)

Geothermal Energy

c)

Electricity

d)

Volcanic Energy

3.

A resource that cannot be used again is called (2 answers)

a)

Renewable

b)

Finite

c)

Non Renewable

d)

Infinite

4.
Which of these is a MAJOR cause of acid rain?
a)
spraying pesticides on crops
b)
burning fossil fuels for energy
c)
dumping sewage in river systems
d)
using uranium to generate electricity
5.
How is acid rain formed?
a)
Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide mix with water in the ocean.
b)
Carbon dioxide and oxygen mix with water in the air.
c)
Sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide mix with lake water.
d)
Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide mix with water in the air.
6.
What is the greenhouse effect?
a)
warming of the earth due to gases in our atmosphere.
b)
cooling of the earth due to gases in our atmosphere
7.
The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is
a)
using bottled water
b)
burning fossil fuels
c)
texting on cellphones
d)
eating meat
8.

A resource that can be used again and again, and will not run out is known as a ____________________ resource.

a)

Non-renewable

b)

Renewable

9.

Oil, coal, gas and peat are examples of

a)

Renewable resources

b)

Non-renewable resources

10.

The following countries have large reserves of oil (choose 2)

a)

Saudi Arabia

b)

Australia

c)

Germany

d)

United Arab of Emirates

11.

The location where gas is found off the coast of the West of Ireland is known as...

a)

Kinsale Gas Field

b)

Corrib Gas Field

c)

Ballycotton Gas Field

d)

Barryroe Oil Field

12.

The HEP station in Cork is called

a)

Ardnacrusha

b)

Inniscarra

c)

Three Gorges

d)

Golden Falls

13.

Provide 2 solutions to acid rain:

a)

Use more oil and gas

b)

Use cleaner, renewable energy (e.g.: solar and wind)

c)

Tax cars with higher emissions

d)

Encourage people to drive more

14.
Which sources of energy are NOT considered renewable
a)
geothermal (heat)
b)
hydroelectric  (water)
c)
coal
d)
wind
15.

What is fracking used for?

a)

To get natural gas

b)

To get heat

c)

To get sand

d)

To get water

16.

The increase in energy demand increases as the population increases.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Wind energy needs...

a)

Birds migration

b)

Highly populated areas

c)

Visual pollution

d)

Wind turbines

18.

The image shows

a)

Renewable energy

b)

Non renewable energy

c)

Both

d)

None

19.

Acid rain can damage

a)

Drinking water sources

b)

Aquatic life

c)

Architecture/Buildings

d)

All options

20.

Trees are so important to our environment because they absorb (sink) which greenhouse gas?

a)

methane

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

water vapor

d)

oxygen