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Renewable Energy

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

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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 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.

Wind Energy is...

a)

 The energy that comes from harnessing the movement of the air

b)

The energy that comes from the Sun

c)

Fuel from plant material

d)

A source of renewable energy, such as solar, wind, or geothermal energy

6.

What is global warming?

a)

1 increase in the average temperature of the Indian Ocean

b)

2 decrease in the average temperature of the Earth's atmosphere

c)

3 increase in the average temperature of the Earth's atmosphere and its oceans

d)

4 decrease of CO2 in environment

7.

Which gas is responsible for global warming?

a)

Carbon monoxide

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

Nitrous oxide

d)

Sulfur dioxide

8.

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

9.

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

a)

Hydropower

b)

Wind Energy

c)

Geothermal Energy

d)

Solar Energy

10.

All of the following are considered renewable energy sources EXCEPT –

a)

Wind

b)

Coal

c)

Solar

d)

Biomass

11.

Oil is a __________ energy resource.

a)

Renewable

b)

Nonrenewable

12.

What percentage of energy used in the U.S. comes from renewable energy?

a)

5%

b)

50%

c)

10%

d)

80%

13.

The energy created from wood, peat moss, and manure is called __________________ energy.

a)

biomass

b)

geothermal

c)

natural

d)

solar

14.

Plant materials and animal waste are used especially as a source of fuel.

a)

BIODEGRADABLE

b)

BIOMASS

c)

REDUCE

d)

RECYCLABLE

15.

Which type of energy produces Carbon Dioxide, which can be harmful to our planet and cause pollution?

a)

Solar Energy

b)

Wind Energy

c)

Fossil Fuels (Coal, oil, and gas)

d)

Nuclear Energy

16.

Which energy uses water held behind a dam?

a)

Geothermal

b)

Hydroelectric

c)

Nuclear

d)

Solar