Energy Resources Quiz

What is an advantage of using coal as an energy resource?

• It is renewable and sustainable.

• It is abundant and relatively inexpensive.

• It is clean and environmentally friendly.

• It is rare and expensive.

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What is a disadvantage of using oil as an energy resource?

• Improves air quality

• Reduces greenhouse gas emissions

• Decreases respiratory illnesses

• Contributes to air pollution

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What is a benefit of using natural gas for energy production?

• It produces more greenhouse gases than coal and oil

• It is a cleaner burning fuel compared to coal and oil.

• It is more expensive than coal and oil

• It is less efficient than coal and oil

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What is a drawback of using nuclear power as an energy source?

• Limited availability of uranium fuel

• Nuclear waste disposal and potential for accidents

• High cost of building nuclear power plants

• Low energy output compared to other sources

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How does biomass contribute to renewable energy production?

• Biomass can be used to produce renewable energy through processes such as combustion, gasification, and anaerobic digestion.

• Biomass can only be used for non-renewable energy production

• Biomass has no contribution to renewable energy production

• Biomass contributes to renewable energy production by releasing harmful emissions

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What is an advantage of using wind power for generating electricity?

• It is not a reliable source of energy

• It is a renewable energy source.

• It causes air pollution

• It is expensive to build wind turbines

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What is a benefit of using hydropower as an energy resource?

• It is not a reliable source of energy

• It is expensive to build and maintain

• It causes significant air pollution

• It is a renewable energy source with minimal greenhouse gas emissions.

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What is a drawback of using geothermal energy for power generation?

• No impact on the environment

• Unreliable source of energy

• Environmental impact and limited availability of suitable sites

• High cost of installation and maintenance

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How does solar energy help in reducing carbon emissions?

• By releasing carbon emissions during the process of harnessing solar energy.

• By contributing to deforestation which reduces carbon absorption.

• By providing a renewable source of energy that does not produce carbon emissions during electricity generation.

• By increasing carbon emissions through the production of solar panels.

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What is a potential environmental impact of using solar panels?

• Decreased water usage from solar panels

• Habitat destruction from solar panels

• Increased air pollution from solar panels

• Production and disposal of solar panels can lead to environmental impact.

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