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Energy Sources: Pros and Cons

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a renewable energy source?

a)

Coal

b)

Solar energy

c)

Natural gas

d)

Crude oil

2.

Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?

a)

Wind energy

b)

Hydropower

c)

Crude oil

d)

Biomass

3.

Why is crude oil considered a non-renewable resource?

a)

It can be easily replenished

b)

It is found in abundance

c)

It can be exhausted and takes millions of years to form

d)

It does not emit greenhouse gases

4.

What is one advantage of using natural gas as an energy source?

a)

It is renewable

b)

It emits no greenhouse gases

c)

It is abundant and cleaner than other fossil fuels

d)

It cannot be depleted

5.

Which of the following is a consequence of energy depletion?

a)

Increased energy abundance

b)

Reduced greenhouse gas emissions

c)

Higher energy costs and scarcity

d)

Unlimited energy supply

6.

What happens when a non-renewable resource is depleted?

a)

It can be quickly replenished

b)

It becomes more abundant

c)

It is exhausted and no longer available

d)

It turns into a renewable resource

7.

Which energy source is most likely to emit greenhouse gases?

a)

Solar energy

b)

Wind energy

c)

Natural gas

d)

Hydropower

8.

How does the use of renewable energy sources impact greenhouse gas emissions?

a)

Increases emissions

b)

Decreases emissions

c)

Has no effect on emissions

d)

Makes emissions unpredictable

9.

Which of the following is a characteristic of renewable energy sources?

a)

They can be depleted quickly

b)

They are always in abundance

c)

They can be replenished naturally

d)

They emit high levels of greenhouse gases

10.

What is a disadvantage of relying on non-renewable energy sources?

a)

They are always available

b)

They can be replenished quickly

c)

They contribute to greenhouse gas emissions

d)

They are environmentally friendly