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Supply of Energy

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
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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 the above

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 the above

3.

Renewable energy resources produce less _____________ than fossil fuels

a)

Pollution

b)

Energy

c)

Power

d)

Light

4.

_____________ power is electricity produced by flowing water.

a)

Solar

b)

Wind

c)

Hydroelectric

d)

Water

5.

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

6.

Heat transferred from beneath the surface of Earth and used to produce energy for human use is...

a)

Hydroelectric

b)

Wind

c)

Solar

d)

Geothermal

7.

Which of the following is NOT considered a renewable energy source?

a)

Wind

b)

Biomass

c)

Coal

d)

Solar

8.

Oil is a __________ energy resource.

a)

Renewable

b)

Non-renewable

9.

Is nuclear power renewable or non-renewable?

a)

Renewable

b)

Non-renewable

10.

What is a disadvantage of wind power?

a)

We have too many rainy days

b)

It is not always windy

c)

The cost of electricity is too high

d)

Making the wind blow is too expensive

11.

What is a disadvantage of nuclear power?

a)

It doesn't produce much electricity

b)

It produces dangerous radioactive waste

c)

Nuclear fuel is rapidly running out

d)

It produces the wrong type of electricity

12.

What is an advantage of all renewable forms of energy?

a)

No carbon dioxide is produced

b)

They cost nothing to run

c)

They are inexaustible

d)

They produce higher-quality electricity