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SEDASEED - Future of Renewable Energy

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 14mins

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Class
Date
1.

The energy we use to function in our everyday lives can be classified as...

a)

Renewable or non-renewable

b)

Natural or non-renewable

c)

Renewable and Natural

d)

All of them

2.
Why is solar energy considered renewable energy?
a)
It's cheaper than fossil fuels
b)
The sun's energy would not run out for billions of years
c)
Solar energy recharges batteries
d)
All of them
3.

Renewable energy resources produce less_____________ than fossil fuels.

a)

pollution

b)

energy

c)

wind

d)

light

4.
_____________ power is electricity produced by flowing water.
a)
Solar 
b)
Wind 
c)
Hydroelectric 
d)
water
5.

What is a renewable resource?

a)

A resource you can reuse over and over

b)

An object you cannot replace

c)

Fossil fuels

d)

A resource that has a nearly unlimited supply

6.
The house illustrated here uses panels on the roof to collect a natural resource and convert it into electricity that can be used.
Which alternative energy source does this house use?
a)
Water
b)
Wind
c)
Solar
d)
Geothermal
7.

Why is Renewable Energy Important?

a)

Cleaner and Greener Environment

b)

Infinite Energy Source

c)

Stimulate the Economy

d)

Fight against Global Warming

e)

Profitable for Large Corporations

8.

What are the Benefits of Using Renewable Energy for Small Businesses?

a)

Lower Energy Bills

b)

Improved Reputation and More Customers

c)

Better Working Conditions for your Employees

d)

Reduce Carbon Footprint

9.

What is Net Energy Metering Program (NEM 3.0)

a)

To provide more opportunities to electricity consumers to install Solar PV systems.

b)

To allow corporations to charge their customers differently for using renewable energy.

10.

What % of the energy in the WORLD comes from renewable energy?

a)

5.5%

b)

14%

c)

26%

d)

85%

11.
Oil is a __________ energy resource.
a)
Renewable
b)
Nonrenewable
12.
Which is not an advantage of Wind energy?
a)
Land can be used for other purposes
b)
Can be quickly built; not too expensive
c)
Long operating life
d)
Danger to birds
13.

A home is built with clear glass panels that allow sunlight to pass through. This is an example of

a)

Active solar

b)

Passive solar

c)

Parabolic collector

d)

Photovoltaic Cells

14.

What is given off as waste in a hydrogen fueled car?

a)

H2

b)

O2

c)

H2O2

d)

H2O

15.

Which of the following batteries is the most powerful and most expensive?

a)

lead-acid

b)

lithium-ion

c)

nickel-metal hydride

d)

alkaline

16.

If a tractor trailer truck is 20% efficient, what happens to the other 80%?

a)

energy is destroyed

b)

energy is lost as heat

c)

the 80% is still in the gas tank

d)

energy is converted into matter

17.
What do we call large areas of windmills?
a)
Wind farms
b)
Hurricanes
c)
Turbines
d)
Wind tunnels
18.

How is electricity measured and billed by the power company?

a)

watts

b)

kilowatts

c)

watt hours

d)

kilowatt hours

19.

Which type of renewable energy is pictured?

a)

photovoltaic cells

b)

parabolic solar collection

c)

hydroelectric

d)

geothermal

20.

Which of the following is not a biofuel or a biomass?

a)

wood

b)

ethanol from corn

c)

dung

d)

methane