Fossil Fuels and Renewable Energy Quiz

What is the main component of coal?

• Hydrogen

• Carbon

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using nuclear energy?

• It is a renewable resource.

• It produces no toxic waste.

• Nuclear reactors are expensive to run.

• It is a cheap form of energy.

What is a common use for natural gas in homes?

• Generating electricity

• Heating and cooking

• Powering vehicles

• Producing solar energy

What is an advantage of using oil as a fuel?

• It is renewable

• It is a ready-made fuel

• It does not pollute

• It is unlimited

Which of the following is a benefit of using oil as an energy source?

• It is environmentally friendly

• It is difficult to transport

• It is easily accessible

• It is a renewable resource

What is biomass?

• Fossilized plants

• Material from living things

• A type of coal

• A type of oil

Which of the following is a renewable energy source if managed properly?

• Oil

• Coal

• Wood

• Natural gas

What is a common use for natural gas?

• Generating solar power

• Heating and cooking

• Producing nuclear energy

• Running wind turbines

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using nuclear energy?

• It is a renewable resource.

• It produces a lot of atmospheric pollutants.

• Nuclear waste is highly toxic and expensive to store.

• It is the cheapest form of energy.

What is a disadvantage of using wood as an energy source?

• It is a non-renewable resource if trees are not replanted.

• It is the cleanest form of energy.

• It is more expensive than nuclear energy.

• It does not produce any pollutants.