Energy Resources

What is the primary source of energy for the Earth?

• Coal

• Sun

• Wind

• Moon

Name a renewable energy resource that comes from the sun.

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Hydropower

• Geothermal energy

Which fossil fuel is commonly used in vehicles?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Wind

• Petroleum

What is the process of splitting atoms to release energy called?

• Atomic fusion

• Nuclear fission

• Energy division

• Element separation

What is the main disadvantage of using coal as an energy resource?

• Low cost

• Negative impact on the environment

• Abundance in supply

• High efficiency

Which renewable energy resource uses the Earth's internal heat?

• Geothermal energy

• Hydropower

• Wind energy

• Solar energy

What is the most abundant greenhouse gas released from burning fossil fuels?

• Carbon dioxide (CO2)

• Nitrous oxide (N2O)

• Methane (CH4)

• Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)

Name a type of renewable energy resource that uses moving air.

• Geothermal energy

• Wind energy

• Solar energy

• Hydropower

What is the term for energy derived from the movement of water?

• waterpower

• liquidenergy

• hydroelectricity

• aquaelectricity

Which country is the largest producer of oil in the world?

• Saudi Arabia

• United States

• China

• Russia