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Renewable and non-renewable energy resources

4th grade (Year 5 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: NGSS.4-ESS3-1, NGSS.HS-ESS3-2 · England: KS3 Physics: Energy (fuels and energy resources), KS4 Combined Science: Energy

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  1. Question 1

    Why does burning fossil fuels contribute to climate change?

    • A. It uses up nitrogen
    • B. It releases carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas
    • C. It cools the atmosphere
    • D. It releases oxygen

  2. Question 2

    Is this energy resource renewable or non-renewable: hydroelectric?

    • A. renewable
    • B. non-renewable

  3. Question 3

    Energy resources: which statement is NOT true?

    • A. Wind turbines burn fuel to turn.
    • B. Coal, oil and gas are fossil fuels.
    • C. Nuclear power stations do not release carbon dioxide while generating electricity.
    • D. Hydroelectric power uses falling water.

  4. Question 4

    What is a disadvantage of wind turbines?

    • A. They release lots of carbon dioxide while working
    • B. They burn coal
    • C. Wind will run out
    • D. They do not generate electricity when there is no wind

  5. Question 5

    Is this energy resource renewable or non-renewable: wind?

    • A. renewable
    • B. non-renewable

  6. Question 6

    Energy resources: which statement is NOT true?

    • A. Wind turbines burn fuel to turn.
    • B. Nuclear power stations do not release carbon dioxide while generating electricity.
    • C. Hydroelectric power uses falling water.
    • D. Coal, oil and gas are fossil fuels.

  7. Question 7

    What is a disadvantage of wind turbines?

    • A. They burn coal
    • B. Wind will run out
    • C. They do not generate electricity when there is no wind
    • D. They release lots of carbon dioxide while working

  8. Question 8

    Is this energy resource renewable or non-renewable: nuclear fuel (uranium)?

    • A. renewable
    • B. non-renewable

  9. Question 9

    Energy resources: which statement is NOT true?

    • A. Nuclear power stations do not release carbon dioxide while generating electricity.
    • B. Solar panels do not produce electricity at night.
    • C. Wind turbines burn fuel to turn.
    • D. Hydroelectric power uses falling water.

  10. Question 10

    Why does burning fossil fuels contribute to climate change?

    • A. It releases oxygen
    • B. It uses up nitrogen
    • C. It releases carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas
    • D. It cools the atmosphere

  11. Question 11

    Is this energy resource renewable or non-renewable: oil?

    • A. renewable
    • B. non-renewable

  12. Question 12

    Energy resources: which statement is NOT true?

    • A. Nuclear power stations do not release carbon dioxide while generating electricity.
    • B. Hydroelectric power uses falling water.
    • C. Solar panels do not produce electricity at night.
    • D. Wind turbines burn fuel to turn.

  13. Question 13

    What is a disadvantage of wind turbines?

    • A. They release lots of carbon dioxide while working
    • B. Wind will run out
    • C. They do not generate electricity when there is no wind
    • D. They burn coal

  14. Question 14

    Is this energy resource renewable or non-renewable: nuclear fuel (uranium)?

    • A. renewable
    • B. non-renewable

  15. Question 15

    Energy resources: which statement is NOT true?

    • A. Wind turbines burn fuel to turn.
    • B. Hydroelectric power uses falling water.
    • C. Coal, oil and gas are fossil fuels.
    • D. Nuclear power stations do not release carbon dioxide while generating electricity.

  16. Question 16

    Which energy resource is most reliable at any time of day or night?

    • A. geothermal
    • B. wind
    • C. solar
    • D. waves on a calm day

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Answer key: Renewable and non-renewable energy resources

  1. 1. B. It releases carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas

  2. 2. A. renewable

  3. 3. A. Wind turbines burn fuel to turn.

  4. 4. D. They do not generate electricity when there is no wind

  5. 5. A. renewable

  6. 6. A. Wind turbines burn fuel to turn.

  7. 7. C. They do not generate electricity when there is no wind

  8. 8. B. non-renewable

  9. 9. C. Wind turbines burn fuel to turn.

  10. 10. C. It releases carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas

  11. 11. B. non-renewable

  12. 12. D. Wind turbines burn fuel to turn.

  13. 13. C. They do not generate electricity when there is no wind

  14. 14. B. non-renewable

  15. 15. A. Wind turbines burn fuel to turn.

  16. 16. A. geothermal