Resources and Energy Quiz

What does it mean to conserve resources?

• Use as few resources as possible.

• Use as many resources as possible.

• Share resources with everyone.

• Throw away resources.

What are food miles?

• The distance an item has travelled from where it was produced to where it was consumed.

• The number of meals eaten in a day.

• The cost of food in miles.

• The time it takes to cook food.

What is renewable energy?

• Energy that comes from burning coal.

• Energy created by resources that nature can replace, such as wind, water, and sunlight.

• Energy that cannot be replaced.

• Energy from batteries.

What is solar energy?

• Energy from the wind.

• Energy from burning gas.

• Energy that comes from the sun, using solar panels to generate electricity.

• Energy from water in dams.

Which is an additional need when finding a new place to live?

• Food

• Water

• Electricity

• Shelter

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main areas of need for early settlers?

• Site - flat ground, easy to defend

• Aspect - sheltered from weather

• Resources - food and water supply, woods nearby

• Entertainment - movies and games

What is one reason why transport links are important for a new place to live?

• For growing crops

• For easy travel and moving goods

• For building houses

• For making food

Which type of power station uses burning coal?

• Coal power station

• Nuclear power station

• Pumped storage power station

• Solar power station

What is used in pumped storage power stations to generate electricity?

• Burning coal

• Burning gas

• Water in dams

• Uranium atoms

Which of the following is an example of renewable energy?

• Burning coal

• Using wind to generate electricity

• Burning gas

• Splitting uranium atoms