Non-Conventional Energy Sources Quiz

What is solar energy primarily derived from?

• Fossil fuels

• Wind

• The sun's light and heat

• Water

Why is solar energy considered a renewable source of energy?

• It is generated from coal and oil

• It is constantly released by the sun

• It is created using mirrors and lenses

• It is not renewable

What is the sun often referred to in the context of solar energy?

• A giant ball of gas

• A coal mine

• A wind turbine

• A water heater

Which of the following devices can be used to generate solar power?

• Wind turbines

• Solar Panels (Photovoltaic panels)

• Gas-powered generators

• Nuclear reactors

What do wind energy and wind power both describe?

• The process of converting sunlight into electricity

• The process of harnessing wind to generate mechanical power or electricity

• The process of generating power from water currents

• The process of capturing geothermal energy

What are the traditional sources of energy that still produce most of the world's energy?

• Solar and wind energy

• Water and nuclear energy

• Coal, oil and natural gas

• Geothermal, biomass & waste

What are some of the reasons for the increasing use of non-conventional energy sources?

• High oil prices and government opposition

• Rising sea levels and decreasing air quality

• Climate Change, high oil prices, government financial support, and technological progress

• Technological limitations and public disinterest