Renewable Energy Sources Quiz

What are renewable energy sources?

• Sources that can be replenished in short order

• Sources that are non-replenishable

• Sources that are always expensive

• Sources that are only available in certain regions

Which of the following is NOT a common renewable energy source?

• Biomass

• Hydroelectric power

• Geothermal

• Nuclear power

Identify a renewable energy source from the following options.

• Coal

• Wind

• Natural gas

• Oil

What is the primary source of biomass energy?

• Living or recently living plant material

• Fossil fuels

• Solar panels

• Wind turbines

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Which material has been historically used by humans for biomass energy?

• Coal

• Wood

• Natural gas

• Oil

What is the largest biomass energy resource today?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Wood

• Geothermal energy

Besides wood, what other materials can be used for biomass energy?

• Metals

• Plastics

• Plant-derived materials

• Minerals

Which of the following is considered a type of biomass fuel?

• Fossil fuels

• Living or recently living plant material

• Nuclear energy

• Solar power

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What type of waste is included in biomass fuels?

• Plastic waste

• Organic consumer waste

• Metal waste

• Electronic waste

Which of the following is NOT a source of biomass fuel?

• Dedicated energy crops

• Fast-growing plant matter

• Coal

• Forest, mill, and agricultural waste