Physics SS3 1st Term Week 2

Energy can be defined as:

• The ability to create matter

• The ability to do work

• The ability to produce speed

• The ability to store force

Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?

• Coal

• Petroleum

• Solar energy

• Natural gas

Which of the following is a non-renewable source of energy?

• Wind energy

• Geothermal energy

• Biomass

• Crude oil

The main source of energy for the Earth is:

• Water

• Wind

• The Sun

• Coal

Which of the following is NOT a use of energy in society?

• Transport

• Cooking

• Construction

• Breathing in humans

Energy diversification means:

• Using only petroleum for power

• Using different sources of energy to meet demand

• Stopping the use of fossil fuels

• Importing electricity from other countries

Energy conservation refers to:

• Wasting less energy

• Producing more fossil fuel

• Storing excess petroleum

• Using all energy at once

Which of the following best describes global warming?

• Cooling of the Earth

• Gradual increase in Earth’s average temperature

• Sudden weather change

• Rise in ocean tides only

Which gas is mainly responsible for the greenhouse effect?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Argon

Oil spillage mainly causes:

• Fertile soil

• Marine pollution and destruction of aquatic life

• Increased farming productivity

• Renewable energy