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WorksheetsRenewable Energy Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?
a)
Solar energy
b)
Wind energy
c)
Natural gas
d)
Hydropower
2.
Which country is currently a global leader in solar energy production?
a)
United States
b)
China
c)
Germany
d)
Brazil
3.
Which energy storage system is commonly used to balance electricity supply from renewable sources?
a)
Coal reserves
b)
Pumped hydro storage
c)
Diesel generators
d)
Nuclear fuel rods
4.
Which renewable energy source has the highest capacity factor (ratio of actual output to potential output)?
a)
Solar PV
b)
Onshore wind
c)
Geothermal
d)
Biomass
5.
What percentage of global electricity generation comes from renewable sources (as of recent estimates)?
a)
Less than 5%
b)
10-15%
c)
Around 30%
d)
Over 60%
6.
What is the primary function of an inverter in a solar power system?
a)
Store energy for later use
b)
Convert DC electricity to AC electricity
c)
Track the sun’s position
d)
Improve panel efficiency
7.
Which of the following hydropower plant types does NOT require a dam?
a)
Run-of-river
b)
Pumped-storage
c)
Reservoir-based
d)
Impoundment
8.
Which country produces the largest percentage of its electricity from geothermal sources?
a)
China
b)
United States
c)
Iceland
d)
Germany
9.
Which biofuel is commonly used as a gasoline additive?
a)
Ethanol
b)
Biodiesel
c)
Methanol
d)
Propane
10.
What is the main challenge of using hydrogen as an energy storage medium?
a)
It cannot be produced using renewable energy
b)
Hydrogen storage and transport are inefficient and expensive
c)
Hydrogen cannot be converted back to electricity
d)
Hydrogen production emits more CO₂ than coal
11.
What does the term 'albedo effect' refer to in relation to solar energy?
a)
Efficiency reduction due to temperature increase
b)
The reflection of sunlight from surfaces affecting panel efficiency
c)
The conversion of UV light into electricity
d)
The degradation of solar panels over time
12.
Which of the following affects tidal energy potential the most?
a)
Wind speeds
b)
Water temperature
c)
Gravitational forces from the moon and sun
d)
Ocean salinity
13.
Geothermal energy is only viable in countries with active volcanoes.
a)
False
b)
True
14.
Solar panels produce more electricity in hot weather.
a)
False
b)
True
15.
Wind turbines operate at peak efficiency in extremely high wind speeds.
a)
False
b)
True
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