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sources of energy

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which one of the following forms of energy leads to least environmental pollution in the process of its harnessing and utilization.

a)

nuclear energy

b)

geothermal energy

c)

thermal energy

d)

solar energy

2.

biogas is formed in the

a)

in the presence of water only

b)

in the presence of water and in absence of oxygen

c)

in the presence of oxygen only

d)

in the absence of water and n absence of oxygen

3.

The working fluid in ocean thermal power plant is

a)

volatile liquid like ammonia

b)

petrol

c)

liquified petroleum gas

d)

charcoal

4.

The value of solar constant is

a)

1.8kW/m2

b)

1.6kW/m2

c)

1.4kW/m2

d)

1.2kW/m2

5.

Tidal energy is harnessed by constructing

a)

bridge

b)

road

c)

pipe

d)

dam

6.

The working of atom bomb is based on the principal of

a)

conversion of wave energy into electrical energy

b)

release of energy in nuclear fission

c)

conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy

7.

In a nuclear fission reaction the mass of the original nucleus is

a)

just little more than the sum of the masses of the individual product

b)

just equal to the sum of the masses of the individual product

c)

just little less than the sum of the masses of the individual product

d)

not comparable with individual masses of the product

8.

Which Fuel is used in thermal power plants. -

a)

A) WATER

b)

B) URANIUM

c)

C) BIOMASS

d)

D) FOSSIL FUEL

9.

In a hydro power plant

a)

potential energy possessed by stored water is converted into electricity

b)

kinetic energy possessed by stored water is converted to potential energy

c)

electricity is extracted from water

d)

water is converted into steam to produce electricity

10.

The largest wind energy farm is established in

a)

Chennai

b)

Madurai

c)

Kanyakumari

d)

Kalpakkam

11.

Assertion: Wind energy farms cannot be established every where.

Reason: The wind energy farms can be established only at those places where wind blows for most part of the year

a)

Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.

b)

The Assertion and the Reason are . correct but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.

c)

Assertion is true but the Reason is false.

d)

The statement of the Assertion is false but the Reason is true.

12.

which of the following is an renewable energy source?

a)

coal

b)

petroleum

c)

wind energy

d)

national gas

13.

The main constituent of biogas is

a)

methane

b)

hydrogen

c)

hydrogen sulphide

d)

carbon dioxide

14.

The most common material used for making solar cell is

a)

aluminum

b)

bronze

c)

magnalium

d)

silicon

15.

What are the disadvantage of solar energy

a)

A large surface area is required collect the solar

b)

Highly hazardous toxic material is used in the manufacturing of solar device.

c)

It is expensive

d)

All of the above are disadvantages.

16.

Which is the most popular kitchen fuel in India?

a)

LPG

b)

Kerosene

c)

Coal

d)

Firewood

17.

Acid rain happens because

a)

Sun heats up the upper layer of the atmosphere

b)

burning of fossil fuels releases oxides of carbon ,nitrogen and Sulphur in the atmosphere

c)

electrical charges are produced due to friction amongst clouds

d)

earth atmosphere contains acids

18.

Most of the sources of energy we use represent stored solar energy. Which of the following is ultimately not derived from the Sun’s energy?

a)

geothermal energy

b)

wind energy

c)

nuclear energy

d)

bio-mass.

19.

Which of the following is more environment friendly

a)

burning of coal

b)

burning of fire wood

c)

burning of charcoal

d)

burning of diesel

20.

Assertion: coke is a better fuel than coal

Reason: burning of coke cause air pollution

a)

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

b)

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of the A

c)

A is true but R is false

d)

A is false but R is true