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Energy Source

Total questions: 62

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does non-renewable mean?

a)

the ability to do work

b)

to take something from nature

c)

can be replaced easily

d)

canNOT be replaced easily

e)

to make

2.

What does renewable mean?

a)

the ability to do work

b)

to take something from nature

c)

can be replaced easily

d)

canNOT be replaced easily

e)

to make

3.

What generates solar power?

a)

moving water

b)

the sun

c)

dead plants and animals

d)

wind

4.

What generates hydroelectric power?

a)

moving water

b)

the sun

c)

dead plants and animals

d)

wind

5.

What generates wind power?

a)

moving water

b)

the sun

c)

dead plants and animals

d)

wind

6.

What generates fossil fuels?

a)

moving water

b)

the sun

c)

dead plants and animals

d)

wind

7.

What's this?

a)

power plant

b)

dams

c)

turbine

d)

drilling rig

e)

panel

8.

What's this?

a)

power plant

b)

dams

c)

turbine

d)

drilling rig

e)

solar panel

9.

What's this?

a)

power plant

b)

dam

c)

wind turbine

d)

drilling rig

e)

panel

10.

What's this?

a)

power plant

b)

hydroelectric dam

c)

turbine

d)

drilling rig

e)

panel

11.

What's this?

a)

power plant

b)

dams

c)

turbine

d)

drilling rig

e)

panel

12.

What structure or equipment harvests wind power?

a)

hydroelectric dams

b)

drilling rigs

c)

wind turbines

d)

panels

e)

power plants

13.

What structure or equipment harvests solar power?

a)

hydroelectric dams

b)

drilling rigs

c)

wind turbines

d)

solar panels

e)

power plants

14.

What structure or equipment harvests hydroelectric power?

a)

dams

b)

drilling rigs

c)

turbines

d)

panels

e)

power plants

15.

Which energy sources are renewable? You can choose more than one.

a)

hydroelectric power

b)

solar power

c)

fossil fuels

d)

wind power

16.

Which energy sources are non-renewable? You can choose more than one.

a)

hydroelectric power

b)

solar power

c)

fossil fuels

d)

wind power

17.

What does "clean" mean for energy sources?

a)

not dirty

b)

does not create pollution

c)

creates pollution

d)

smells good

18.
Nonrenewable resources are natural resources, such as fossil fuels, that will eventually be used up and can never be replaced
a)
True
b)
False
19.
Fossil Fuels are fuels
a)
formed from the decaying remains of plants only
b)
formed from the decaying remains of plants and animals that were compressed over a short period of time
c)
formed from the decaying remains of plants and animals that lived millions of years ago
d)
formed from decaying food
20.
An example of a biofuel is
a)
gasoline
b)
oil
c)
animal waste
d)
minerals
21.
Geothermal energy is
a)
heat energy naturally produced in earthquakes
b)
is heat naturally produced in space
c)
is heat naturally produced within Earth
d)
is heat energy naturally produced in the water
22.
Hydroelectric power produces electricity using.....
a)
Wind
b)
Sunlight
c)
Moving water
d)
Dung
23.
There are 3 Main Fossil Fuels. We Know Them As --
a)
Carbon Dioxide, Oxygen, Nitrogen
b)
Cookies, Nutella, Granola
c)
Coal, Oil, Natural Gas
d)
Canyons, Oceans, Nymph
24.
Nuclear Power is a __________ energy resource.
a)
Renewable
b)
Nonrenewable
25.
What is the largest concern we have with adding too much CO2 to the atmosphere?
a)
makes too many clouds
b)
contributes to a warmer planet
c)
affects our breathing
d)
disrupts solar energy
26.
__________ is an energy resource that WILL NOT run out in the next several hundred years.
a)
Renewable Energy Resource
b)
Nonrenewable Energy Resource
c)
Fossil Fuel
d)
Forever Fuel
27.
The sun produces energy using _____.
a)
fission
b)
fusion
c)
biomass
d)
geothermal
28.

What is one advantage of using hydroelectricity as an energy source?

a)

heat is captured under the earth

b)

might change the migration of salmon

c)

reservoirs can be used to irrigate crops

d)

causes a lot of pollution

29.

Why is it beneficial to use natural gas?

a)

there is a limited supply

b)

it releases low emissions

c)

it is non-renewable

d)

it is created in your body

30.

What is a disadvantage for using coal to produce energy

a)

it is abundant everywhere

b)

it is not friendly to the environment

c)

formed over a few years

d)

you can make more very quickly

31.

Because biomass is a less concentrated form of energy, it is inefficient (failing to make the best use of time or resources).

a)

True

b)

False

32.

A major advantage of nuclear power is

a)

generate a small amount of energy

b)

no greenhouses gases or pollution are produced

c)

the by product is radiation

d)

it can be disposed of easily

33.

Which two energy sources require open space?

a)

biomass and natural gas

b)

wind and solar

c)

hydropower and wind

d)

nuclear and geothermal

34.

Hydropower creates energy by

a)

the rays of the sun

b)

ocean water heated by the sun

c)

heated water underground

d)

using the motion of the water to turn the turbines.

35.

Which energy source uses agricultural and forest by products?

a)

wind

b)

biomass

c)

solar

d)

hydropower

36.

Biomass is composed of

a)

plants, animal waste, and garbage

b)

radioactive materials

c)

energy rays from the sun

d)

nonrenewable products from the Earth.

37.

A disadvantage of solar energy is

a)

weather dependent

b)

non polluting

c)

solar panels last up to 30 years

d)

solar panels are relatively inexpensive.

38.

Which energy source uses turbines that spin in open air?

a)

nuclear

b)

hydropower

c)

solar

d)

wind

39.

Which energy source is best for a city that has a limited amount of open space?

a)

wind

b)

natural gas

c)

solar

d)

geothermal

40.

An advantage of using biomass is -

a)

it causes some pollution

b)

decreases waste products from municipal and agricultural sources

c)

it uses some fossil fuels to convert

d)

it smells good

41.

One advantage of burning coal is

a)

it is expensive to burn

b)

it is an inexpensive source of energy

c)

it is renewable

d)

it can be replenished quickly

42.

one disadvantage of geothermal energy is -

a)

has little impact on the environment

b)

low cost to maintain

c)

it is not found everywhere

d)

it is nonrenewable

43.

which energy source produces the least amount of carbon dioxide when burned?

a)

natural gas

b)

coal

c)

oil

d)

biomass

44.

Reservoirs associated with dams can be used for irrigation as well as recreation.

a)

true

b)

false

45.

Why do geothermal and solar energy have in common?

a)

neither is expensive

b)

neither produces greenhouse gases

c)

sunlight is needed for both

d)

they are are nonrenewable

46.

which energy source is generated from the heat from within the Earth

a)

solar

b)

wind

c)

hydropower

d)

geothermal

47.
One disadvantage to using coal to produce electricity is that coal -
a)
forms in a short amount of time.
b)
is abundant over a wide area.
c)
is not environmentally friendly.
d)
is relatively quite affordable.
48.
Natural gas is a fossil fuel formed within oil fields and coal beds. What is an advantage of using natural gas as an alternative form of energy?
a)
It releases relatively low emissions compared to other fossil fuels
b)
The stored energy is less concentrated, so more needs to be burned
c)
There is a limited supply since it is a non-renewable resource
d)
It tends to be more expensive compared to other fossil fuels
49.
A student was asked to give the disadvantages of using biomass as an energy source and stated that there are no disadvantages. Which of the following best evaluates the response of the student?
a)
Incorrect, because biomass is available almost everywhere since it a byproduct
b)
Correct, because biomass is a renewable fuel source if the biomass is harnessed properly
c)
Incorrect, because biomass is a less concentrated form of energy, making it inefficient
d)
Correct, because the amount of harmful emissions released is less than other fuel sources
50.
Although hydroelectricity is the least expensive energy source used to generate electricity, most utility companies in the United States do not use this form of energy because -
a)
hydro-plants tend to last longer than plants powered by fossil fuels.
b)
hydroelectricity causes more pollution, due to the emission of greenhouse gases
c)
hydro-plants are expensive to construct and need expensive machinery.
d)
reservoirs associated with dams can be used for irrigation as well as recreation.
51.
Look at the graph provided. What percent of the total energy used in the United States in 2009 came from fossil fuels?
a)
16%
b)
83%
c)
46%
d)
54%
52.
What is a major disadvantage of using nuclear power to generate electricity?
a)
A small amount of power is produced
b)
No greenhouse gases are produced
c)
The power plants are inexpensive to build
d)
The by-product of nuclear power is radiation
53.
The bar graph provided shows the amounts of energy consumed in a typical home for various activities. The greatest impact on reducing the amount of energy used would be achieved by doing which of the following?
a)
Purchasing energy-efficient light bulbs
b)
Setting the thermostat higher in the summer
c)
Unplugging major appliances when on vacation
d)
Accessing the internet with a faster computer
54.
The chart provided gives some information about four energy sources. Which energy resource would be best for a city that has a limited amount of open space and wants to use an efficient source of energy?
a)
Wind energy
b)
Biomass
c)
Natural Gas
d)
Solar energy
55.
What is missing from this process of making energy?
1. Oil is burned and heats the water.
2. Water turns to steam.
3. __________________
4. Generator makes electricity.
a)
Steam makes the generator turn.
b)
Steam turns to water again.
c)
Steam turns the turbine.
d)
Steam turns the reactor.
56.
As a renewable resource, hydroelectricity is generating more attention as environmental concerns rise. What is one advantage of using this as an energy source? Hydroelectric energy –
a)
reservoirs can be used for irrigation of crops.
b)
may divert water and alter normal water flow.
c)
might disrupt the movements of migrating salmon.
d)
sometimes causes flooding in surrounding areas.
57.
Based on the data collected, which source of alternative energy is most efficient?
a)
Coal
b)
Wind
c)
Natural gas
d)
Solar
58.
Which is a primary energy source used by power plants to generate electricity?
a)
coal
b)
wood
c)
gasoline
d)
batteries
59.
Which energy source does NOT use turbines?
a)
wind
b)
hydropower
c)
solar
d)
nuclear
60.
Why are fossil fuels more widely used than solar energy?
a)
Solar energy is harder to find
b)
Fossil fuels are much cheaper
c)
Fossil fuels are more abundant
d)
The sun's energy can never be harnessed
61.
What do we call large areas of windmills?
a)
Wind farms
b)
Hurricanes
c)
Turbines
d)
Wind tunnels
62.
What uses the most energy in the American homes each year?
a)
lights
b)
water heating
c)
refrigeration
d)
heating and cooling

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