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WorksheetsRenewable Resources
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins
What is one DISADVANTAGE of using renewable resources?
They are not as efficient as burning fossil fuels.
They will eventually run out.
They are cheaper and better for the environment.
What is one ADVANTAGE of using renewable resources?
They will never run out.
They are more expensive.
They are bad for the environment.
What is one DISADVANTAGE of using fossil fuels?
Fossil fuels will never run out.
Fossil fuels are very efficient forms of energy and are readily available, making them cheaper.
Burning fossil fuels contributes to the greenhouse effect which causes global warming.
Fossil fuels are better for the environment.
One ADVANTAGE of using fossil fuels is that:
They are better for the environment.
They can produce extremely high amounts of energy.
They contribute to the greenhouse effect.
They will never run out.
Fossil Fuels are...?
A group of energy resources that were formed from ancient plants and organisms
A type of petrol used to power dinosaur cars.
An energy resource that can be quickly and easily replaced.
Hydro Power is a __________ energy resource.
Renewable
Non-renewable
Energy that uses heat that comes from within the earth is called
Geological
Hydroelectric
Geothermal
Geographic
Natural Gas is a __________ energy resource.
Renewable
Non-renewable
Why are fossil fuels considered non-renewable resources if they are still forming beneath the surface today?
They are being formed as a type of methane which we cannot use.
They are being formed too far beneath the surface.
We are depleting the fossil fuels much faster than they can form.
Oil is a __________ energy resource.
Renewable
Non-renewable
Natural Gas is a __________ energy resource.
Renewable
Non-renewable
Which of the following is a renewable resource?
Oil
Solar
Coal
Natural Gas
Uranium atoms are split to create a tremendous amount of heat in a _____ power plant.
Biomass
Geothermal
Nuclear
Hydro-electric
What are fossil fuels?
Solar, Wind, Hydro
Coal, Solar, Natural Gas
Coal, Oil, Natural Gas
Coal is burned to heat water so that the _______ can turn turbines.
Fire
Steam
Gorillas
Wind
Resources that are not able to be reproduced as quickly as they are used are called _____.
Renewable resources
Non-renewable resources
What does the term renewable energy source mean?
Energy that can be replenished
Energy that can be all used up
Energy that can be lost
What kind of energy is wind?
renewable
Non renewable
a renewable resource is ....
a resource that forms much more slowly than it is consumed
a natural resource that can be replaced at the same rate at which it is consumed
any natural material that is used by humans
Which is an example of Earth's renewable resource?
Natural gas and sunlight
Water and Plants
Coal and Trees
Oil and water
Which if the following is NOT true?
Natural gas is a non-renewable resource and should be conserved
Water is a renewable resource and should be conserved
Plants are a non-renewable resource because they produce food
Carbon Dioxide is a renewable resource that is all around us
Energy created by the Earth's heat.
Biomass
Solar
Geothermal
Wind
Energy created by burning organic waste material.
Geothermal
Wind
Biomass
Water
Energy created by moving water.
Solar
Wind
Geothermal
Hydropower
A machine with blades that turns because of wind or water.
Turbine
Power plant
Lawnmower
