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WorksheetsRenewable Energy Solar and Wind
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 26mins
Renewable energy resources produce less_____________ than fossil fuels.
pollution
energy
wind
light
What is a renewable resource?
A resource always works
An object you cannot replace
Fossil fuels
A resource that has a nearly unlimited supply
What % of the electricity in the WORLD comes from renewable energy?
50%
Less than 25%
More than 75%
25%
Which one of these is NOT a type of renewable energy?
solar
wind
biomass
nuclear
Which is not an advantage of Wind energy?
Land can be used for other purposes
Can be quickly built; not too expensive
Long operating life
Distribution
A home is built with clear glass panels that allow sunlight to pass through. This is an example of
Active solar
Passive solar
Parabolic collector
Photovoltaic Cells
Why are fossil fuels more widely used than solar energy?
Fossil fuels are much cheaper.
Fossil fuels are more abundant.
The sun's energy can never be harnessed.
Solar energy is harder to find.
Why is solar energy considered a renewable energy source?
You can get money back from the government if you put solar panels on your house.
Solar energy is cheaper than fossil fuels.
The sun's energy will not run out for billions of years.
Solar energy can be used to recharge batteries.
How do wind turbines negatively affect the environment?
Can harm birds and other wildlife
Cuts the clouds which affects the water cycle.
Hits trees around them
They are perfect for the environment.
How is wind caused?
There's a giant fan in Afghanistan where it cools the earth
There's a giant fan in Afghanistan where it cools the earth
Unequal heating of Earthy by the Sun
When clouds cover a certain area
Hot air sinks
The prefix "photo" in photovoltaic cells means
Electriciy
Light
Dark
Photosynthsis
Using the suns energy without using motors or devices is known as
Passive solar energy
Activity solar energy
Photovoltaic Cells
Moon dust
One disadvantage to both Solar and Wind energy is
Difficult to store the energy in batteries
The sun will run out soon
They both create pollutants
The electricity from them is not as strong as regular electricity
