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WorksheetsAdvantages & Disadvantages of Energy Sources
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which of the following are RENEWABLE energy sources?
Solar
Hydro (rivers)
Tidal
Coal
Which of the following are NON-RENEWABLE energy sources?
Uranium (nuclear)
Wind
Oil/gas
Fuelwood (forests)
What is an ADVANTAGE to solar energy?
pollution-free
expensive to set up
needs no fuel
cloudy weather prevents energy generation
What are two ADVANTAGES to generating energy from running water? (e.g. a dam)
needs no fuel
is pollution-free
is expensive to set up
damages the land when a dam is built
What is a DISADVANTAGE to generating energy from ocean tides?
is pollution-free
needs no fuel
is expensive to set up
damages eco-systems & animals when dam is built
What is a DISADVANTAGE to generating energy from wind?
is very loud (noisy)
is pollution-free
needs no fuel
cannot be used on days without wind
What is an ADVANTAGE to generating energy from fuelwood?
creates air pollution
recycles tree pieces
creates warmth
cannot be used in all homes
What is an ADVANTAGE to generating energy from coal?
creates air pollution
warms the earth
can be near cities
creates large amounts of electricity
What is a DISADVANTAGE of generating energy from oil or gas (fossil fuels)
is cleaner than coal
creates acid rain
creates air pollution
creates large amounts of electricity
What is the ADVANTAGE to generating energy from uranium? (nuclear)
can be near cities
is expensive to set up
may damage life if a leak happens
creates large amounts of electricity
