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Electricity and the Environment

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 4mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the main source of electricity that has the least negative impact on the environment?

a)

Coal

b)

Nuclear energy

c)

Solar energy

d)

Natural gas

2.

What negative effect does burning coal for electricity production have on the environment?

a)

Decreases oxygen levels in the atmosphere

b)

Pollutes the soil with pesticides

c)

Emits greenhouse gases

d)

Causes tsunamis

3.

What does 'renewable energy' mean?

a)

Energy that cannot be reused

b)

Energy produced only in nuclear plants

c)

Energy obtained from sources that naturally replenish

d)

Energy stored in batteries

4.

Which of the following energy sources is non-renewable?

a)

Wind energy

b)

Solar energy

c)

Petroleum

d)

Hydroelectric energy

5.

How can the environmental impact of electricity consumption in homes be reduced?

a)

Using incandescent bulbs

b)

Keeping all appliances on

c)

Using energy-efficient appliances

d)

Using more extension cords

6.

What role do photovoltaic panels play in protecting the environment?

a)

Increase fossil fuel consumption

b)

Pollute the air during use

c)

Generate energy without polluting emissions

d)

Produce energy only at night

7.

What type of power plant uses moving water for energy?

a)

Thermal

b)

Hydroelectric

c)

Nuclear

d)

Photovoltaic

8.

Why is it important to reduce energy consumption?

a)

To produce more energy

b)

To increase the electricity bill

c)

To reduce pollution and CO₂ emissions

d)

To encourage fossil fuel consumption