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Science Alternative Energy

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Geothermal energy is energy from 
a)
the sun
b)
heat from deep in the earth
c)
wind
d)
inexhaustable
2.
Wind energy is 
a)
generated from moving water
b)
starts with moving air and generates electricity
c)
starts with the sun
d)
comes from the earth
3.
Alternative energy is
a)
Generated by natural resources and is renewable
b)
man made
c)
nonrenewable
d)
not helpful to us in Texas
4.
Energy from the sun is called
a)
Biofuels
b)
Solar
c)
Geothermal
d)
Hydroelectric
5.
Nonrenewable resources are
a)
man-made resources
b)
cannot be replaced quickly
c)
can be replaced in a short amount of time
d)
never run out
6.
There are 5 forms of Alternative Energy
a)
True
b)
False
7.
Corn, wheat, and soybeans can be made into a substance called ethanol. In some places, ethanol is part of a mixture used to power cars and trucks. What type of alternative energy resource is ethanol?
a)
Hydroelectric
b)
Geothermal
c)
Biofuels
d)
Solar
8.
All of the following are considered alternative energy sources EXCEPT –
a)
Wind
b)
Coal
c)
Biofuel
d)
Solar
9.
Wind Energy is...
a)
 Energy that comes from harnessing the movement of the air
b)
Energy that comes from the Sun
c)
A source of renewable energy, such as solar, wind, or geothermal energy
d)
Fuel from plant material
10.
Solar Energy is... 
a)
Energy that comes from harnessing the movement of the air
b)
Energy that comes from the Sun
c)
A source of renewable energy, such as solar, wind, or geothermal energy
d)
Fuel from plant material
11.
Biofuel is...
a)
 Energy that comes from harnessing the movement of the air
b)
Energy that comes from the Sun
c)
A source of renewable energy, such as solar, wind, or geothermal energy
d)
Fuel from plant material
12.
Which type of alternative energy source is shown in this picture?
a)
Wind
b)
Solar
c)
Hydroelectric
d)
Geothermal
13.
Renewable resources are
a)
man-made resources
b)
can be replaced in a short amount of time
c)
cannot be replaced 
d)
never run out
14.
What fossil fuel is in the image?
a)
Coal
b)
Natural Gas
c)
Petroleum
15.

Why do we need to find renewable sources of energy?

a)

Because fossil fuel is cheap

b)

Because fossil fuel is available

c)

Because fossil fuel will replenish

d)

Because fossil fuel can be reproduced

16.

Which of following object use solar energy?

a)

Parachute

b)

Sail boat

c)

Calculator

d)

Irrigation

17.

Which of the following is the advantage produce by solar energy only?

a)

Free source

b)

Available almost everywhere

c)

Not harm living things

d)

Can be replenish

18.

What is the disadvantage of wind energy?

a)

It is depend on season

b)

It produces noise

c)

Location can not be used for other activity

d)

Expensive maintenance cost

19.

What is the disadvantage of water energy only?

a)

It produces a lot of noise

b)

Need expensive equipment

c)

It kills birds

d)

It depends on rain

20.

Alternatve energy resources can help reduce

a)

oxygen in the air.

b)

carbondioxide in the air

c)

water.

d)

air