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World energy needs

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

How are fossil fuels formed?

a)

Over a decade of years, out of the decay of organisms.

b)

Over millions of years, out of the decay of rocks.

c)

Over millions of years, out of the decay of organisms.

d)

Fossil fuels are a myth

2.

Carbon Dioxide produced by burning of fossil fuels causes

a)

No change in the environment

b)

Heat to get trapped on earth

c)

Plants to grow better

d)

Bluer oceans

3.

What makes renewable energy sources renewable?

a)

It will eventually finish

b)

They use resources that can be replaced in a short time

c)

They use resources that are cheap

d)

Renewable energy is a myth

4.

Because of its location on the equator (always very sunny), Uganda has a great potential to use what source of renewable energy?

a)

Wind

b)

Fossil Fuel

c)

Solar

d)

Nuclear

5.

The two forms of solar energy are:

a)

Light and Vitamin D

b)

Heat and sonic waves

c)

Heat and Light

6.

The best place to position a wind turbine is:

a)

Behind a building

b)

Around children

c)

In a school compound

d)

On a gently rounded hilltop

7.

Which of the following is something that can be made from a renewable resource?

a)

gasoline, which is made from petroleum

b)

diesel fuel, which is made from oil

c)

paper, which is made from trees

d)

uranium 235, which is refined from uranium

8.

Which of the following is an advantage of solar energy?

a)

It doesn't pollute the environment.

b)

It produces carbon dioxide.

c)

It is always available around the world.

d)

It helps to reduce waste.

9.

Which of the following is a fossil fuel? (Choose all that apply.)

a)

coal

b)

petroleum (oil)

c)

uranium

d)

natural gas

10.

Which of the following energy sources is shown in the picture?

a)

wind

b)

hydroelectricity

c)

geothermal

d)

natural gas

11.

Which of the following energy sources is shown in the picture?

a)

wind

b)

tidal

c)

nuclear

d)

solar

12.

Which of the following is an example of a natural resource?

a)

trees

b)

plastic

c)

gasoline

d)

bronze

13.

Which of the following is the best definition of a natural resource?

a)

Something that is found in nature. It is made by humans.

b)

Something that is found in nature. It's not made by humans, but it is used by humans to make other things.

c)

Something that is found in nature and made by humans, and it takes millions of years to be replaced.

d)

Something that is found in nature. It is used by humans, and it can be replaced very quickly.

14.

Which of the following is the best definition of a non-renewable resource?

a)

Something that is found in nature. It is made by humans.

b)

Something that is found in nature. It's not made by humans, but it is used by humans to make other things.

c)

Something that is found in nature. It is used by humans, and it takes millions of years to be replaced or cannot be replaced

d)

Something that is found in nature. It is used by humans, and it can be replaced very quickly.

15.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of biomass?

a)

It destroys wildlife habitats.

b)

It causes smell pollution.

c)

It provides low energy production.

d)

We can only use it during the day.

16.

Almost all of our energy sources can be used to

a)

cook on a stove

b)

heat our homes

c)

generate electricity

d)

reduce air pollution

17.

Which of the following is an advantage of nuclear energy?

a)

It produces very little air pollution.

b)

It is not expensive

c)

It is easily available.

d)

It is used all over the world.

18.

Which of the following statements best describes global warming?

a)

Carbon dioxide releases heat in the atmosphere, lowering Earth's temperature.

b)

Carbon dioxide traps heat in the atmosphere, raising Earth's temperature.

c)

Carbon dioxide tears a hole in the ozone layer, raising Earth's temperature.

d)

Carbon dioxide tears a hole in the ozone layer, lowering Earth's temperature.

19.

How have humans contributed to a rise in global temperature? (Select all that apply.)

a)

We drive vehicles that burn fossil fuels.

b)

We use solar panels, which reflect the sun's heat into the air.

c)

We waste electricity in our homes.

d)

We burn coal in our factories.

e)

We use geothermal energy to heat our homes.

20.

Which of the following will likely happen if we continue to add carbon dioxide to Earth's atmosphere?

a)

Our climate will change.

b)

Polar ice caps could melt.

c)

Ocean levels could rise.

d)

All of the plants on Earth will die.

e)

Our freshwater resources will evaporate.