P3 Energy Resources - knowledge questions

What energy resource comes from the sun?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Kinetic energy

• Thermal energy

What are the three fossil fuels?

• coal

• oil

• gas

• natural gas

• wind

Which fossil fuel power station has the shortest start up time?

• Natural gas

• Gas

• Coal

• Oil

What are the three ways we can get energy from water?

• hydroelectric

• tides

• waves

• streams

• electrolysis

What form of energy is stored in water behind a dam?

• kinetic

• solar

• hydroelectric

• gravitational potential

Energy resources which will not run out are called...?

• hydroelectric

• thermal

• renewable

• non-renewable

Energy resources which run out faster than they are created are called...?

• hydroelectric

• solar

• renewable

• non-renewable

Fossil fuels produce Carbon Dioxide - this is known as a ......?

• good idea

• greenhouse gas

• acid

• combustion

Is nuclear fuel renewable?

• yes

• no

Answer explanation

but it will last a long time - it is sustainable

Does nuclear power produce carbon dioxide?

• no

• yes