Free Printable Energy Resources Quiz

1.

Which energy source is considered renewable?

a)

Coal

b)

Petroleum

c)

Natural gas

d)

Hydropower

2.

Which is NOT a benefit of wind energy?

a)

low or no emissions

b)

requires small or reduced land use

c)

low operational and maintenance costs

d)

renewable source of power

3.

What statement about solar energy is true?

a)

requires a small amount of space

b)

it is not considered expensive to setup or maintian

c)

there are no harmful metals or gases used during manufacturing of solar panels

d)

solar energy can be intermittent (not consistent)

4.

Which of the following energy types is not a fossil fuel?

a)

Natural gas

b)

Geothermal

c)

Petroleum

d)

Coal

5.

Which method of energy can be affected by drought?

a)

Wind

b)

Hydropower

c)

Biofuels

d)

Nuclear

6.

Which of the following sources of energy generates emissions during use?

a)

Natural gas

b)

Hydropower

c)

Nuclear

d)

Wind

7.

Which is a negative aspect of the use of petroleum?

a)

It is extracted at a low cost.

b)

It can be easily transported

c)

It produces hazardous substances.

d)

Petroleum is used in many products.

8.

Which is a renewable source of energy?

a)

Uranium

b)

Coal

c)

Waves

d)

Oil

9.

Which is NOT a greenhouse gas?

a)

Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

b)

Ozone (O₃)

c)

Nitrous oxide (N₂O)

d)

Nitrogen (N₂)

10.

Which source of energy is commonly found near earthquake and tectonic plate movement?

a)

Geothermal

b)

Solar

c)

Natural gas

d)

Wind

11.

A resource that can be replaced or replenished in less time than it takes to draw the supply down is called:

a)

coal

b)

renewable

c)

nuclear

d)

non-renewable

12.

What must happen for fuel to be useful?

a)

It must be stored indefinitely.

b)

Its energy must be released in a controlled way.

c)

It must be mixed with water.

d)

It must be frozen.

13.

What is the source of energy for most cars, trucks, and buses?

a)

Solar power.

b)

Gasoline and diesel fuel.

c)

Wind energy.

d)

Hydroelectric power.

14.

What is energy defined as in the text?

a)

The ability to create matter

b)

The ability to do work or change matter

c)

The ability to store sunlight

d)

The ability to generate heat

15.

What is an example of biomass energy?

a)

Solar panels

b)

Wind turbines

c)

Burning wood

d)

Hydroelectric dams

16.

What is a consequence of using too many trees without replanting?

a)

Increased biodiversity

b)

Depletion of forest ecosystems

c)

More oxygen production

d)

Faster tree growth

17.

A remote village is located near the ocean and several rivers. The climate is usually partially cloudy with periodic winds. The village advisory committee is reviewing several alternative energy sources. Committee members want to select a source that produces very little pollution, reduces greenhouse gases, is renewable, and is costeffective over time. Which energy source should they choose?

a)

coal

b)

hydroelectric

c)

nuclear

d)

solar

18.

Much of the oil we burn for energy comes from drilling in marine environments such as the Gulf of Mexico or the Persian Gulf. Which of the following is not a major public concern associated with drilling for oil in large bodies of water?

a)

The oil being taken is a nonrenewable resource

b)

It is very expensive for companies to drill for oil

c)

The ecosystems from which the oil is being taken are fragile

d)

Using oil for energy releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere

19.

Some people see hydroelectric energy as a clean alternative to fossil fuels. Others believe it is dangerous for the migratory salmon population. What do these opinions illustrate about the environmental decision making process related to renewable energy resources?

a)

The decision should be the responsibility of each citizen

b)

The decision should be made by weighing the risks and costs against the benefits

c)

The decision should usually favor older methods of energy production over newer methods

d)

The decision should be made by taking into account the present needs of the citizens without looking toward the future

20.

Which of the following would be considered a disadvantage of using renewable energy sources?

a)

highly polluting

b)

high running cost

c)

high waste disposal cost

d)

unreliable supply

21.

Which of the following are disadvantages of using renewable sources of energy?

a)

They often depend on the weather

b)

Per unit cost of energy is high

c)

They don't produce much waste

d)

They cause significant amounts of greenhouse gas emissions

22.

Which of the following is an advantage of using renewable sources of energy?

a)

They often depend on the weather

b)

Per unit cost of energy is high

c)

They don't produce much waste

d)

They cause significant amounts of greenhouse gas emissions

23.

Which of the following are examples of nonrenewable resources?

a)

Biofuel

b)

Coal

c)

Solar

d)

Natural gas

24.

Which of the following are examples of renewable resources?

a)

Hydropower

b)

Oil

c)

Wind

d)

Nuclear energy

25.

Which of the following can protect biodiversity?

a)

Habitat destruction

b)

Introduction of invasive species

c)

Wildlife conservation projects

d)

Over-using limited resources

26.

Which of the following would be classified as an environmental cost of hydroelectric power? SC.912.L.17.11

a)

desertification

b)

disruption of freshwater ecosystems

c)

increased biodiversity

d)

water pollution

27.

Biomass power is a renewable energy source derived from plant and animal products. Which of these is a benefit of using biomass for power compared to nonrenewable resources? SC.912.L.17.11

a)

Biomass power increases the amount of oxygen in the air.

b)

Biomass power reduces the emission of greenhouse gasses.

c)

Biomass power increases the clearing of forests and grasslands for energy crops.

d)

Biomass power reduces organic waste in landfills and waste-treatment facilities.

28.

Though we hear more about oil spills that occur in acquatic environments, they can also occur on land. Why would it be easier to contain an oil spill that occurs on land? SC.912.L.17.11

a)

Oil spills at sea are more likely to contaminate animal habitats than oil spills on land.

b)

Oil spills at sea are more likely to contaminate the atmosphere than oil spills on land.

c)

Oil spills at sea are more likely to cling to plants than than oil spills on land.

d)

Oil spills at sea are more likely to spread with water currents than oil spills on land are through erosion and deposition.

29.

Much of the oil we burn for energy comes from drilling in marine environments such as the Gulf of Mexico or the Persian Gulf. Which of the following is not a major public concern associated with drilling for oil in large bodies of water?

a)

The oil being taken is a nonrenewable resource.

b)

It is very expensive for companies to drill for oil.

c)

The ecosystems from which the oil is being taken are fragile.

d)

Using oil for energy releases greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

30.

A remote village is located near the ocean and several rivers. The climate is usually partially cloudy with periodic winds. The village advisory committee is reviewing several alternative energy sources. Committee members want to select a source that produces very little pollution, reduces greenhouse gases, is renewable, and is cost-effective over time.

Which energy source should they choose? SC.912.L.17.11

a)

coal

b)

hydroelectric

c)

nuclear

d)

solar

31.

Some people see hydroelectric energy as a clean alternative to fossil fuels. Others believe it is dangerous for the migratory salmon population. What do these opinions illustrate about the environmental decision making process related to renewable energy resources? SC.912.L.17.11

a)

The decision should be the responsibility of each citizen.

b)

The decision should be made by weighing the risks and costs against the benefits.

c)

The decision should usually favor older methods of energy production over newer methods.

d)

The decision should be made by taking into account the present needs of the citizens without looking toward the future.

32.

Which of the following would be considered a disadvantage of using renewable energy sources? SC.912.L.17.11

a)

highly polluting

b)

high running cost

c)

high waste disposal cost

d)

unreliable supply

33.

What is the primary benefit of using wind power and solar energy directly for energy, rather than coal and natural gas? SC.912.L.17.11

a)

Coal and natural gas are difficult to acquire.

b)

Coal and natural gas are extremely efficient.

c)

Wind power and solar energy are far less expensive to use.

d)

Wind power and solar energy are renewable energy sources.

34.

Fossil fuels are increasingly in demand. What is an example of an effect on the marine environment that results from the demand for fossil fuels? SC.912.E.6.6

a)

Marine life populations dwindle due to loose oil in the water.

b)

Fish populations are hunted by predatory lionfish.

c)

Manatees crowd near a hot water run-off from a power plant.

d)

Zebra mussels infest the Great Lakes due to being attached to ships.

35.

What are the 3 fossil fuels?

a)

Coal, Oil, Uranium

b)

Coal, Hydroelectric, Oil

c)

Natural gas, Oil, Coal

d)

Oil, Natural Gas, Geothermal

36.

What do renewable and nonrenewable energy resources have in common?

a)

Types of energy, Used to produce electricity, Natural resources

b)

Less cost-effective, Produces CO_2,Infinite Resources

c)

Increase in global warming, Can't be replenished, Finite resources

d)

More cost-effective, Infinite Resources, Doesn't produce CO₂

37.

What is a "pro" for coal use as an energy resource?

a)

It produces more energy per kilogram

b)

It is relatively cheap and plentiful

c)

It burns without producing greenhouse gases

d)

It is renewable

38.

What is a "con" for using nuclear power plants?

a)

They do not contribute significant amounts of greenhouse gases/pollutants into the atmosphere

b)

They provide great amounts of energy at low economic costs

c)

Disposal of nuclear waste can affect natural habitats

39.

What is a "pro" for using nuclear power plants?

a)

They do not contribute significant amounts of greenhouse gases/pollutants into the atmosphere

b)

Nuclear plants are very expensive to build

c)

Disposal of nuclear waste can affect natural habitats

40.

What is a "pro" for using solar power as an energy resource?

a)

Solar panels do not produce pollution

b)

Solar panels can only generate electricity during daylight hours

c)

Weather conditions and air pollution can reduce the effectiveness of solar cells

d)

The initial cost of installing solar panels is high

41.

What is a "con" for using solar power as an energy resource?

a)

Solar panels do not produce pollution

b)

The initial cost of solar cell installation is high

c)

The sun's power can be used to power satellites in space

d)

The initial cost of solar cells is high, but electricity is then produced at no further cost

42.

How does increased levels of CO2 (carbon dioxide) affect Earth's global temperature?

a)

This maintains Earth's temperature

b)

This increases Earth's temperatures

c)

This decreases Earth's temperatures

43.

Which is an environmental benefit of converting to renewable resources as energy sources?

a)

A decrease in air pollution

b)

An increase in the cost of energy

c)

An increase in the use of fossil fuels

d)

A decrease in electrical energy production

44.

Why does oil take so long to form in nature?

a)

The life cycle of the organisms that are fossilized into oil takes millions of years

b)

The process of burying remains under deep sediment takes millions of years

c)

The reactions that change biochemicals to shale take millions of years

d)

The reactions that change shale to oil take millions of years

45.

Match the resource with its definition

a)

Power made using the heat of the earth

1.

Geothermal power

b)

Power made using the sun

2.

Solar power

c)

Power made using biological materials

3.

Biomass power / fuel

d)

Power made using water

4.

Hydro power

e)

Power made using wind

5.

Wind Power

Energy Resources Quiz

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 40mins

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