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EVS171220

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which one is renewable source of Energy?

a)

Solar

b)

Coal

c)

Petroleum

d)

Nuclear

2.

____________________ is energy that can be replaced as quickly as it is used.

a)

nonrenewable

b)

renewable

c)

nuclear

d)

kinetic

3.

__________________________ energy is a resource that can NEVER be used up.

a)

nonrenewable

b)

renewable

c)

inexhaustible

d)

potential

4.

_____________________ energy comes from underground pockets of hot water.

a)

hydroelectric

b)

nuclear

c)

solar

d)

geothermal

5.

____________________ energy is created by transforming radiant energy from the sun.

a)

geothermal

b)

biomass

c)

solar

d)

nuclear

6.

Energy created from wood, peat moss, and manure is called __________________ energy.

a)

biomass

b)

geothermal

c)

natural

d)

solar

7.

_________________________ is created when the kinetic energy from falling water is converted into electricity.

a)

geothermal energy

b)

biomass energy

c)

wind energy

d)

hydroelectricity

8.

True or false:

The use of renewable energy is better for the environment than using nonrenewable energy.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Which one of these is NOT a type of renewable energy?

a)

solar

b)

wind

c)

biomass

d)

nuclear

10.

Which one of these types of energy do we have an inexhaustible supply of?

a)

hydroelectricity

b)

solar

c)

geothermal

d)

biomass

11.
Which is NOT an example of biomass?
a)
wood
b)
crop leftovers (the part of the plant that isn't consumed)
c)
manure and/or trash
d)
petroleum
12.
Which type of fuel produces the most sulfur?
a)
wind
b)
coal
c)
biomass
d)
nuclear fission
13.
Which of the following energy sources has the lowest negative environmental impacts?
a)
Biomass
b)
Nuclear
c)
Natural Gas
d)
Solar
14.
Which of the following DOES NOT use a turbine?
a)
Hydroelectric
b)
Wind
c)
Solar
d)
Nuclear
15.
All of the following renewable resources are derived from the sun in some way EXCEPT
a)
biomass
b)
wind
c)
hydroelectric
d)
geothermal
16.
Put the items below in correct sequence for the generation of electricity using the wind
1 – generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
2 – wind turns the wind turbine blade
3 – the gear box transfers mechanical energy to the generator
4 – electricity is transferred to the grid
a)
1-2-3-4
b)
2-1-3-4
c)
2-3-1-4
d)
2-4-3-1
17.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of solar energy?
a)
It can only be used effectively in certain regions and certain times of day
b)
It produces greenhouse gases during use
c)
It is a nonrenewable energy source
d)
It is inexpensive compared to other sources
18.

Which are the 3 fossil fuels?

a)

Coal, Nuclear, Wind

b)

Oil, Nuclear, Solar

c)

Gas, Oil, Coal

d)

Gas, Wind, Solar

19.

Why is developing renewable energy important to life on Earth?

a)

Other energy sources will be used up and gone forever

b)

We will run out of energy

c)

Renewable energy can last forever

d)

Renewable energy produces less pollution

e)

All of the above

20.

Which one is non renewable energy source?

a)

Coal

b)

solar

c)

wind

d)

Geothermal