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WorksheetsRenewable Energy Quiz-NatGeo
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is renewable energy?
Energy generated from coal mines
Energy generated from sources that naturally replenish themselves
Energy generated from burning fossil fuels
Energy generated from nuclear power plants
Which of the following is a common source of renewable energy?
Oil
Coal
Solar
Natural gas
What percentage of the total energy consumed by humans is derived from fossil fuels?
20%
50%
80%
95%
How does renewable energy combat climate change?
By creating direct greenhouse gas emissions
By increasing threats to our health
By decreasing pollution
By disrupting wildlife and migration patterns
Which renewable energy source creates no air pollution emissions?
Coal
Natural gas
Oil
Wind
Why is renewable energy considered a reliable source of power?
Because it is expensive to operate
Because it creates a lot of pollution
Because it will never run out
Because it is intermittent
What is a downside of renewable energy sources generating power on a large scale?
They are cost-effective
They disrupt wildlife and migration patterns
They have stable prices over time
They create direct greenhouse gas emissions
What is a challenge of solar and wind energy?
They have high air pollution emissions
They generate power 24/7
They only generate power while the sun is shining or while the wind is blowing
They are expensive to operate
What do batteries do in relation to renewable energy?
They are intermittent
They store excess energy for later use
They disrupt wildlife and migration patterns
They are often free
What does advances in technology make renewable energy more?
Expensive to operate
Inaccessible
Affordable
Intermittent
