WorksheetsBiomass and Geothermal Energy Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What does the term "organic" mean in the context of biomass?
It means it was once alive
It is made of plastic
It is always a liquid
It is found only in oceans
What is the main source of energy for biomass?
The sun
The wind
The ocean
The moon
What is the mixture called that contains 90% gasoline and 10% ethanol?
Diesel
Gasohol or E10
Biodiesel
Natural gas
Geothermal energy is heat from within the ______.
Atmosphere
Earth
Ocean
Sun
What is the layer surrounding the outer core of the Earth made of?
Water
Ice
Mantle made of magma and rock
Air
What is the main force that causes hydropower energy?
Wind
Moving water caused by gravity
Sunlight
Geothermal heat
What is the big advantage of hydropower?
It is expensive
It can store energy
It uses fossil fuels
It pollutes the air
How long does it take for light to travel from the sun to earth?
About 1 minute
About 8 minutes
About 60 minutes
About 24 hours
What do solar collectors turn into heat?
Water energy
Wind energy
Radiant energy
Chemical energy
What do PV cells turn radiant energy into?
Mechanical energy
Electrical energy
Chemical energy
Sound energy
What is the type of energy stored in the bonds of atoms?
Chemical
Mechanical
Thermal
Nuclear
Which country is famous for its windmills?
Netherlands
Canada
Brazil
India
What is the environmental effect of wind energy?
Clean because no air pollution
Causes water pollution
Produces a lot of waste
Uses up fossil fuels
What is the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom called?
Nuclear
Mechanical
Sound
Chemical
What is the internal energy of a substance, also known as heat, called?
Thermal
Sound
Light
Electrical
According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, what cannot be created or destroyed?
Energy
Water
Air
Light
Which type of energy sources can be replenished in a short period of time and will not run out?
Renewable
Non-renewable
Fossil fuel
Nuclear
What can be produced by a generator?
Electricity
Water
Heat
Food
What device has magnets and coils of copper wire?
Generator
Battery
Solar panel
Windmill
What is the cheapest source to generate electricity today?
Coal
Solar
Wind
Oil
