Renewable Energy 101

1. 1. What is renewable energy?

• A) Energy that can be used only once

• B) Energy that comes from sources that will run out

• C) Energy that comes from sources that can be replenished naturally

• D) Energy that is non-renewable

2. 2. Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• A) Coal

• B) Oil

• C) Solar power

• D) Natural gas

3. 3. Which renewable energy source uses the sun to generate power?

• A) Wind energy

• B) Geothermal energy

• C) Biomass energy

• D) Solar energy

4. 4. What does wind energy use to generate electricity?

• A) Water currents

• B) Sunlight

• C) Wind turbines

• D) Fossil fuels

5. 5. Which energy source involves using plant and animal materials?

• A) Solar energy

• B) Biomass energy

• C) Geothermal energy

• D) Nuclear energy

6. 6. Hydropower generates energy using what?

• A) Wind

• B) Sunlight

• C) Water

• D) Biomass

7. 7. Geothermal energy is obtained from which source?

• A) Sun

• B) Water

• C) Earth's heat

• D) Air

8. 8. Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?

• A) Solar energy

• B) Wind energy

• C) Coal

• D) Hydropower

9. 9. Why is renewable energy important?

• A) It is expensive

• B) It will eventually run out

• C) It helps reduce pollution

• D) It is harmful to the environment

10. 10. Which of the following is a disadvantage of using fossil fuels?

• A) They are unlimited

• B) They cause pollution

• C) They are renewable

• D) They do not produce greenhouse gases