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Pros and cons of non/renewable

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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
2.
What type of energy resource is wind?
a)
Nonrenewable
b)
Renewable
c)
Exhaustible 
3.

All of the following are considered renewable energy sources EXCEPT –

a)

Wind

b)

Coal

c)

Biomass

d)

Solar

4.
What is a disadvantage to Hydroelectricity?
a)
lots and lots of pollution
b)
Kills wild bird population
c)
Radioactive waste
d)
Increases potential for flooding 
5.

What is a negative aspect of using solar energy?

a)

the sun is not strong enough to provide energy for a long time

b)

solar energy can only be used during the daytime

c)

solar energy cannot be stored to use later

d)

it is expensive to transfer stored solar energy to another location

6.

When learning new information about alternative energy sources, what is a good practice to use?

a)

never apply new information to your life

b)

always take what someone tells you as a true statement

c)

research ideas on your own to make sure you have enough information

d)

ignore new ideas and information if it goes against what you already know

7.

If an energy sources is considered green, what does that mean?

a)

its emissions come out green colored

b)

it is better for the environment because it has little to no emissions

c)

it has more emissions and pollution than most energy sources

d)

they have recently been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency

8.

Solar energy is a completely renewable resource.

a)

Advantage

b)

Disadvantage

9.

Fossil Fuels produce carbon dioxide that pollutes the atmosphere.

a)

Advantage

b)

Disadvantage

10.

Nuclear Power can generate high amounts of electrical energy in a single plant.

a)

Advantage

b)

Disadvantage

11.

Biomass requires a lot of space.

a)

Advantage

b)

Disadvantage

12.

Wind energy is pollution free.

a)

Advantage

b)

Disadvantage

13.

Hydropower can have a negative impact on river wildlife.

a)

Advantage

b)

Disadvantage

14.

Geothermal power is geographically limited-not available in many locations.

a)

Advantage

b)

Disadvantage

15.

Fossil Fuels are a nonrenewable resource.

a)

Advantage

b)

Disadvantage