Energy Resources Quiz

What is the primary source of energy for most energy resources on Earth?

• fossil fuels

• the Sun

• the Moon

• the Earth's core

Which of the following energy resources is formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals over millions of years?

• biomass

• wind energy

• solar energy

• fossil fuels

Which process enables plants to capture the Sun's energy and store it in chemical form?

• combustion

• fermentation

• respiration

• photosynthesis

Which of the following energy resources is an example of a renewable resource?

• wind energy

• oil

• coal

• natural gas

What causes the winds that are harnessed by wind turbines to generate electricity?

• the gravitational pull of the Moon

• the Earth's rotation

• atmospheric heating by the Sun

• the Earth's magnetic field

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable energy resource?

• solar energy

• oil

• wave energy

• biomass

Which of the following energy resources is not directly derived from the Sun's energy?

• fossil fuels

• wind energy

• geothermal energy

• wave energy

What is the primary form of energy radiated by the Sun?

• electromagnetic radiation

• gravitational potential energy

• kinetic energy

• chemical energy

Which of the following is true about non-renewable energy resources?

• they are replenished naturally

• they have finite supplies

• they are more environmentally friendly than renewable resources

• they have infinite supplies

Over millions of years, dead plant matter became coal, oil, and .