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Renewable Energy

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is a non-finite resource?

a)

A resource that can be replenished naturally

b)

A resource that is finite and will run out

c)

A resource that is only used once

d)

A resource that is man-made

2.

What is the main advantage of wind energy?

a)

It is constantly available and sustainable

b)

It is expensive to maintain

c)

It produces a lot of pollution

d)

It requires a lot of space

3.

What is a disadvantage of solar energy?

a)

It reduces household energy bills

b)

It is very cheap to install

c)

It is a clean energy source

d)

It does not produce much electricity during cloudy days

4.

How is tidal energy generated?

a)

By burning fossil fuels

b)

By using the gravitational pull of the Moon

c)

By capturing sunlight

d)

By using geothermal heat

5.

What is a tidal barrage?

a)

A type of wind turbine

b)

A dam used to generate energy from tides

c)

A solar panel array

d)

A geothermal plant

6.

What is a disadvantage of hydroelectricity?

a)

It produces a lot of pollution

b)

It is not a renewable energy source

c)

It affects wildlife by flooding valleys

d)

It cannot be used at peak times

7.

What is biomass energy?

a)

Energy from wind turbines

b)

Energy from burning fossil fuels

c)

Energy from solar panels

d)

Energy from growing plants or using animal materials

8.

What is an advantage of biomass energy?

a)

It is non-renewable

b)

It creates atmospheric pollution

c)

It requires a lot of land

d)

It is a clean, renewable energy source

9.

What is the role of a generator in wind energy?

a)

To harness solar energy

b)

To store energy for later use

c)

To convert electrical energy into kinetic energy

d)

To convert kinetic energy into electrical energy

10.

What is a disadvantage of tidal power?

a)

The environmental impact is unknown

b)

It cannot produce a significant amount of energy

c)

It is not a renewable energy source

d)

It is very cheap to construct

11.

What is the main component of solar panels?

a)

Biomass crops

b)

Tidal barrages

c)

Photovoltaic cells

d)

Wind turbines

12.

What is a disadvantage of wind turbines?

a)

They spoil the natural landscape for some people

b)

They are not sustainable

c)

They are very cheap to build

d)

They produce a lot of pollution

13.

What is an advantage of hydroelectricity?

a)

It cannot be used during peak times

b)

Valves can be opened quickly to produce energy at peak times

c)

It is not a renewable energy source

d)

It produces pollution when running

14.

What is a disadvantage of biomass energy?

a)

It does not create any pollution

b)

Land used for energy crops may be needed for agriculture

c)

It is a non-renewable energy source

d)

It cannot be replenished

15.

What is the main source of energy for tidal power?

a)

The Earth's core

b)

The Sun

c)

Wind

d)

The gravitational pull of the Moon