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Fossil Fuels and Renewable Energy Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main component of coal?

a)

Hydrogen

b)

Carbon

c)

Oxygen

d)

Nitrogen

2.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using nuclear energy?

a)

It is a renewable resource.

b)

It produces no toxic waste.

c)

Nuclear reactors are expensive to run.

d)

It is a cheap form of energy.

3.

What is a common use for natural gas in homes?

a)

Generating electricity

b)

Heating and cooking

c)

Powering vehicles

d)

Producing solar energy

4.

What is an advantage of using oil as a fuel?

a)

It is renewable

b)

It is a ready-made fuel

c)

It does not pollute

d)

It is unlimited

5.

Which of the following is a benefit of using oil as an energy source?

a)

It is environmentally friendly

b)

It is difficult to transport

c)

It is easily accessible

d)

It is a renewable resource

6.

What is biomass?

a)

Fossilized plants

b)

Material from living things

c)

A type of coal

d)

A type of oil

7.

Which of the following is a renewable energy source if managed properly?

a)

Oil

b)

Coal

c)

Wood

d)

Natural gas

8.

What is a common use for natural gas?

a)

Generating solar power

b)

Heating and cooking

c)

Producing nuclear energy

d)

Running wind turbines

9.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using nuclear energy?

a)

It is a renewable resource.

b)

It produces a lot of atmospheric pollutants.

c)

Nuclear waste is highly toxic and expensive to store.

d)

It is the cheapest form of energy.

10.

What is a disadvantage of using wood as an energy source?

a)

It is a non-renewable resource if trees are not replanted.

b)

It is the cleanest form of energy.

c)

It is more expensive than nuclear energy.

d)

It does not produce any pollutants.