Energy Sources Quiz

What are uranium and plutonium used for in nuclear energy production?

• To produce greenhouse gases

• To create solar panels

• To boil water and produce steam

• To generate wind power

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

• They are renewable

• They produce carbon dioxide

• They are expensive to extract

• They do not generate electricity

What is a key characteristic of wind energy?

• It is non-renewable

• It produces waste products

• It is noisy and expensive to set up

• It requires fossil fuels

How do solar photovoltaic cells generate electricity?

• By burning coal

• By using sunlight

• By using wind

• By using geothermal heat

What is a limitation of geothermal energy?

• It produces greenhouse gases

• It is limited to certain locations

• It is expensive to decommission

• It requires fossil fuels

What is a benefit of hydroelectric power stations?

• They produce air pollution

• They are slow to start up

• They can be used in emergencies

• They are cheap to set up

What is biomass primarily made from?

• Fossil fuels

• Solar panels

• Organic matter

• Nuclear waste

What is a disadvantage of using biomass as a fuel?

• It is non-renewable

• It requires large amounts of land

• It produces no CO2

• It is cheap to produce

What is a characteristic of tidal energy?

• It is unreliable

• It has high fuel costs

• It can alter habitats

• It produces greenhouse gases

What is a common feature of renewable energy sources like wind and solar?

• They produce waste products

• They are non-renewable

• They have no fuel costs

• They require fossil fuels