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WorksheetsRenewable Resources + Literacy
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 42mins
Which of the following is NOT a renewable resource:
Hydro
Wind
Natural Gas
Solar
Define the term: 'Renewable Resource'
What kind of resource is this?
Solar Power - A renewable resource.
Uranium - A non-renewable resource.
Solar Power - A non-renewable resource.
Natural Gas - A renewable resource.
Burning fossil fuels creates (a) gases, which lead to global warming.
Energy can be generated when steam, wind or water turn the blades of a
fossil fuel
turbine
steak knife
solar panel
Explain why using renewable sources of energy is usually better for the environment. Try to use examples to help make your point.
What is the greenhouse effect?
A non-renewable energy source made up of the remains of ancient living things is known as (a) fuels.
What is one disadvantage of renewable resources such as wind and solar power?
They are worse for the environment.
They are expensive to set up.
They create greenhouse gases.
They will eventually run out.
Identify ONE reason that Australia continues to mine and use fossil fuels, rather than make the switch to renewable energy.
What does Australia do with most of it's coal?
Use it for our own electricity needs.
Export it overseas.
Throw it away.
Australia doesn't have any coal.
Which fossil fuel emits the MOST greenhouse gases when burnt?
Natural Gas
Coal
Oil
Hydro
Identify a renewable resource and outline ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage of this source of energy.
What is one argument AGAINST using nuclear power?
It is a relatively clean source of energy.
It creates radioactive nuclear waste which is difficult to dispose of.
It involves the burning of fossil fuels.
It doesn't produce a lot of energy.
What is one argument SUPPORTING the use of nuclear power?
Which of these is a greenhouse gas?
Carbon Dioxide
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Carly Rae Jepsen
