WorksheetsEnergy resources
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 40mins
Fossil fuels are being used at a much _________ rate than the rate they form at. As a result, it is predicted that they will run out.
Faster
Slower
Fossil fuels are ___________________ energy resources.
renewable
non-renewable
Which of these energy resources are non-renewable?(choose 2 answers)
crude oil
wind
solar
coal
Which of these energy resources are renewable?(choose 2 answers)
crude oil
wind
solar
coal
Select two advantages of using fossil fuels.
The technology for extracting fossil fuels is already well understood.
Mining can damage the environment.
Fossil fuels can generate large amounts of energy quite cheaply.
Carbon dioxide is released when fossil fuels are burned.
Select two disadvantages of using fossil fuels.
The technology for extracting fossil fuels is already well understood.
Mining can damage the environment.
Fossil fuels can generate large amounts of energy quite cheaply.
Carbon dioxide is released when fossil fuels are burned.
What is a non-renewable energy resource?
An energy resource that will eventually run out.
An energy resource that won't run out.
Which of these energy resources are non-renewable?(choose 2 answers)
fossil fuels
geothermal power
nuclear fuels
What is a finite resource?
A resource that has an unlimited supply.
A resource that is in limited supply.
What happens in the boiler of a fossil fuel power station?
Fossil fuels are boiled in water to release steam.
Fossil fuels are burned to release energy that heats water, turning the water into steam.
What is used to rotate the blades of the turbine in a power station?
a generator
steam
In a power station, the turbine turns the generator. What is the role of the generator?
to generate electricity
to produce energy
Which of the following are disadvantages of using fossil fuels to generate electricity?
Fossil fuels release sulfur dioxide (SO₂) when burned, which causes acid rain.
Fossil fuels release carbon dioxide (CO₂) when burned, which contributes to global warming.
Fossil fuels are concentrated stores of energy.
Fossil fuels are easy to extract and transport.
Wind is a renewable energy resource. What are two other advantages of using wind turbines to generate electricity?
Wind turbines are unreliable.
There are no fuel costs.
Wind farms create noise and visual pollution.
Wind turbines don't release polluting gases.
Which statement about the reliability of using wind turbines to generate electricity is true?
Wind turbines are reliable because they generate electricity all of the time.
Wind turbines are unreliable because they only generate electricity when it's windy.
Wind turbines are reliable because they always generate electricity when it's windy.
Like the wind, water can be used to turn turbines. How can moving water be used to turn turbines?
waves moving up and down
tides moving in and out
falling water in rivers
in all of these ways
The sun is a renewable energy resource. What are three other advantages of using solar cells to generate electricity?(choose 3 qnswers)
Solar cells can provide electricity in remote locations.
The cost of electricity from solar cells is high.
Solar cells have no fuel costs.
Solar cells don't produce harmful polluting gases.
Solar cells are unreliable.
What are two disadvantages of using solar cells to generate electricity?
Solar cells can provide electricity in remote locations.
The cost of electricity from solar cells is high.
Solar cells have no fuel costs.
Solar cells don't produce harmful polluting gases.
Solar cells are unreliable.
What are three disadvantages of using wind turbines to generate electricity?
Wind turbines are unreliable.
There are no fuel costs.
Wind farms create noise.
Wind turbines don't release polluting gases.
Wind farms create visual pollution.
What are biofuels?
fuels made from the remains of ancient plants and animals
fuels made from plant and animal materials
