WorksheetsSOL Prep 5: Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 45mins
What is the difference between Renewable and Nonrenewable energy?
Renewable energy can be replenished naturally, while Nonrenewable energy comes from sources that cannot be replaced quickly.
Renewable energy is more expensive than Nonrenewable energy.
Nonrenewable energy is derived from solar and wind sources.
Renewable energy is always available, while Nonrenewable energy is only available during certain times.
What is the main environmental concern with fossil fuels?
The burning of fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases, contributing to global warming.
Fossil fuels are non-renewable resources that will eventually run out.
Fossil fuels are the primary source of energy for all living organisms.
The extraction of fossil fuels causes habitat destruction.
Give an example of a fossil fuel.
Coal
Wood
Solar Energy
Wind Energy
What is Geothermal energy?
Energy derived from the heat stored beneath the Earth's surface.
Energy generated from wind movement.
Energy produced by solar panels.
Energy obtained from fossil fuels.
Define Biomass energy.
Biomass energy is energy created by burning plant and animal wastes.
Biomass energy is derived from fossil fuels and minerals.
Biomass energy is the energy obtained from solar panels.
Biomass energy is generated from nuclear reactions.
What is the impact of using Nonrenewable resources?
They are abundant and sustainable.
They can lead to depletion and environmental damage.
They have no significant impact on the environment.
They are easily replaceable with renewable resources.
What is Hydroelectric energy?
Energy generated by the movement of water, typically through dams.
Energy produced by solar panels converting sunlight into electricity.
Energy derived from the heat of the Earth's core.
Energy generated by wind turbines converting wind into electricity.
What is Renewable energy?
Energy that comes from fossil fuels
Energy that comes from resources that are naturally replenished, such as sunlight, wind, and water.
Energy that is produced in nuclear power plants
Energy that is generated from non-renewable resources
What is Natural Gas?
A renewable energy source derived from plants
An invisible, odorless gas that is a fossil fuel
A type of liquid used in cooking
A solid mineral found underground
What are Nonrenewable resources?
Resources that can be replenished naturally over time.
Resources that are used faster than they can be replaced.
Resources that are abundant and widely available.
Resources that are only found in specific geographic locations.
What is Solar energy?
Energy derived from the sun's rays.
Energy produced by wind turbines.
Energy generated from fossil fuels.
Energy obtained from nuclear reactions.
What is the role of energy conservation?
To increase energy consumption for economic growth.
To reduce energy consumption to save resources and protect the environment.
To promote the use of fossil fuels for energy production.
To encourage wastefulness in energy usage.
What is Wind energy?
Energy obtained from the wind using turbines.
Energy derived from solar panels.
Energy generated from fossil fuels.
Energy produced by nuclear reactions.
Name two examples of Renewable energy.
Wind Turbines and Natural Gas
Solar Panels and Hydroelectric energy
Coal and Oil
Nuclear and Biomass
True or False: The burning of fossil fuels causes the earth to warm more quickly because of greenhouse gases and pollution.
True
False
It has no effect
It cools the earth
