WorksheetsRenewable Energy
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 22mins
Items that can easily degrade by natural processes
BIODEGRADABLE
BIOMASS
REDUCE
RECYCLABLE
Any significant change in measures of climate, such as temperature lasting for an extended period of a decade or longer.
BIOTECHNOLOGY
CLIMATE CHANGE
CONVECTION
COMPOST
A natural fuel (coal, oil, or gas) formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms.
FUEL CELL
WIND ENERGY
SOLAR ENERGY
FOSSIL FUEL
Energy stored in the earth in the form of heat.
GEOTHERMAL
SOLAR ENERGY
WIND ENERGY
NUCLEAR ENERGY
The use of flowing water from waterfalls and dams to produce electricity.
HYDRO & TIDAL POWER
SOLAR ENERGY
WIND ENERGY
NUCLEAR ENERGY
Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom.
HYDRO & TIDAL POWER
SOLAR ENERGY
WIND ENERGY
NUCLEAR ENERGY
To decrease the amount of products purchased or produced with the intent of minimizing waste
REDUCE
POLLUTION
RECYCLE
CONSUMER
The process of making new products from materials that were used in another product.
REDUCE
POLLUTION
RECYCLE
CONSUMER
A contaminant to the environment, especially human-made waste.
REDUCE
POLLUTION
RECYCLE
CONSUMER
Plant materials and animal waste used especially as a source of fuel.
BIODEGRADABLE
BIOMASS
REDUCE
RECYCLABLE
The ratio of the useful energy delivered by a dynamic system to the energy supplied to it.
BIODEGRADABLE
BIOMASS
REDUCE
EFFICIENCY
Energy from the sun.
HYDRO & TIDAL POWER
SOLAR ENERGY
WIND ENERGY
NUCLEAR ENERGY
Energy derived from wind by means of windmills or wind turbines.
HYDRO & TIDAL POWER
SOLAR ENERGY
WIND ENERGY
NUCLEAR ENERGY
Device that combines hydrogen and oxygen and produces electricity in the process
FUEL CELL
SOLAR ENERGY
WIND ENERGY
NUCLEAR ENERGY
Printing on both sides of the paper helps to ________ paper waste.
REDUCE
REUSE
RECYCLE
Using an old jar to store items in the kitchen is an example of what?
REDUCE
REUSE
RECYCLE
Taking old cans and bottles to the bottle return is an example of...
REDUCE
REUSE
RECYCLE
Which type of energy produces Carbon Dioxide, which can be harmful to our planet and cause pollution?
Solar Energy
Wind Energy
Fossil Fuels (Coal, oil, and gas)
Nuclear Energy
A resource that can be replaced when needed.
Fossil Fuels
Nonrenewable Energy
Exhaustible Energy
Renewable Energy
Green building means taking the environment into account during design and construction. Green buildings aim for harmony with the local environment: they benefit from it, and protect and respect it. In general, green buildings are energy efficient, water conserving, durable and nontoxic, with high-quality spaces and high recycled content materials.
TRUE
FALSE
One of the most important aspects of the design of a Green Building is the implementation of low impact, renewable and sustainable energy sources. Which of the following is not an ideal energy source for a Green Building?
Natural gas
Solar
Wind
Biomass
Which of the following is not a benefit of Green Building?
Generates less greenhouse gases
Increases the carbon footprint of buildings
Improves quality of life
Preserves natural resources
Reduces or eliminates negative impacts on the natural environment
What types of features can be incorporated to make a building ‘green’?
Use of non-renewable energy sources
Use of toxic and non ethical building materials
Pollution and waste reduction features
Excellent indoor environmental air quality
Principles of Sustainable Design except
optimizing use of the sun
improving indoor air quality
use the land irresponsible
creating high performance and moisture resistant houses
