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WorksheetsRenewable Energy and Climate Change
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is renewable energy?
Energy generated from fossil fuels
Energy generated from sources that naturally replenish themselves
Energy generated from nuclear power
Energy generated from non-renewable sources
Which of the following are common sources of renewable energy?
Coal and natural gas
Solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass
Oil and petroleum
Nuclear and hydroelectric
What is one benefit of renewable energy in combating climate change?
It creates direct greenhouse gas emissions
It reduces threats to our health
It is a reliable source of power
It is a cheap source of energy
Which renewable energy sources create no air pollution emissions?
Solar and wind
Hydro and geothermal
Biomass and hydroelectric
Geothermal and solar
Why are renewable energy prices stable over time?
Because they are expensive to operate
Because they rely on fossil fuels
Because the fuel is often free
Because they are intermittent
What is one downside of renewable energy?
It generates large-scale power like fossil fuels
It disrupts wildlife and migration patterns
It has no impact on climate change
It is more expensive than fossil fuels
Which renewable energy sources are intermittent?
Solar and wind
Hydro and geothermal
Biomass and hydroelectric
Geothermal and solar
What can store excess energy for later use?
Batteries
Fossil fuels
Renewable energy sources
Nuclear power plants
What does renewable energy offer as an alternative to fossil fuels?
More greenhouse gas emissions
More pollution
Less reliable power
Less greenhouse gas emissions and pollution
What could advances in technology make possible in relation to renewable energy?
Making it more expensive
Making it less efficient
Making it less accessible
Ending climate change
