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WorksheetsNon Renewable Energy
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 8mins
What are non-renewable resources?
resources that can be replaced in a short time
resources that are used faster than they can be replaced
solar and wind energy
geothermal and biomass energy
Which of these are fossil fuels?
coal
uranium
oil
gas
Which of these are needed to form fossil fuels?
time
money
organic matter
temperature and pressure
How is coal formed?
through time, heat and pressure on decaying plants
through time, heat and pressure on decaying animals
through time and EXTRA heat and pressure on decaying animals
all of these
How is oil formed?
through time, heat and pressure on decaying plants
through time, heat and pressure on decaying plankton
through time and EXTRA heat and pressure on decaying plants
none of these
Nuclear energy is made by:
joining uranium atoms to create energy
mining uranium for energy
splitting uranium atoms to create energy
making electric energy
Advantages of non-renewable energy are:
they are inexpensive
they are easy to transport
they are easy to use
they are in limited supply
Disadvantages of Non Renewable energy
they have a limited supply
they create a lot of chemical energy
they cause habitat disruption through mining
they create pollution
What is the biggest use of non renewable energy in the UAE?
coal
nuclear
oil
gas
By 2050, what should the percentage of gas use be?
18%
28%
38%
48%
What is it called when mined land is restored and replanted?
(a)
What can you do to save energy?
walk to the shops
leave all the lights on
unplug appliances when not in use
leave your laptop on overnight
