Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Sources Quiz

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• Coal

• Oil

• Solar

• Gas

What is a common disadvantage of wind power?

• It is highly polluting

• Turbines can be considered unsightly

• It is not reliable

• It is very cheap to install

Which energy source is often referred to as ‘dirty’ or ‘fossil fuels’?

• Solar

• Biomass

• Coal

• Hydro-electric

What is the main reason renewable energy sources are called ‘green’?

• They are always cheap

• They come from a continuously replaced natural supply

• They are easy to store

• They are always available at night

Which of the following is NOT a non-renewable energy source?

• Oil

• Gas

• Geothermal

• Coal

What percentage of energy used by the industry and manufacturing sector is currently fossil fuels?

• 10%

• 33%

• 66%

• 90%

What is a major disadvantage of solar energy?

• It is always available

• It is very cheap to set up

• It depends on sunny weather conditions

• It is highly polluting

Which renewable energy system is around 80% efficient and can harm marine life?

• Wind

• Solar

• Tidal

• Geothermal

What commitment has the UK government made regarding emissions?

• To increase fossil fuel use by 2050

• To be net zero emissions by 2050

• To ban all renewable energy by 2050

• To double coal production by 2050

By what year will the UK ban the production of petrol- and diesel-powered cars?

• 2025

• 2030

• 2040

• 2050