This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Renewable Energy > Sources > Renewable Energy Sources – Quiz 13 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Renewable Energy Sources Quiz 13 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. ..... is energy from a source that is replenished quickly enough that it will not be used up faster than it can be produced A) Non-renewable energy. B) Renewable energy. C) Nuclear energy. D) Recycled energy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Renewable energy. 2. Which of the following renewable energy sources is most used in the world? A) Wind. B) Hydroelectric power. C) Biomass. D) Coal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Biomass. 3. Which is NOT a way to conserve energy? A) Using a desktop computer rather than a laptop. B) Consolidating errands while to make fewer car tips. C) Replacing incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs. D) Lowering thermostats during cold months. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Using a desktop computer rather than a laptop. 4. Which of the following uses organic materials? A) Wind. B) Hydrogen. C) Hydropower. D) Biomass. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Biomass. 5. Which is NOT a purpose for a hydroelectric dam in a river? A) To generate electricity. B) To raise the level of the water before the dam. C) To stop the flow of water. D) To control the flow of water. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To stop the flow of water. 6. Put the items below in correct sequence for the generation of electricity using the wind 1 - generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy 2 - wind turns the wind turbine blade 3 - the gear box transfers mechanical energy to the generator 4 - electricity is transferred to the grid A) 1-2-3-4. B) 2-1-3-4. C) 2-3-1-4. D) 2-4-3-1. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 2-3-1-4. 7. The disadvantage of using nuclear energy- A) Energy is its negative impact on aquatic ecosystems. B) Nuclear energy produces radioactive wastes. C) Nuclear energy produces radioactive wastes. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nuclear energy produces radioactive wastes. 8. An advantage of this nonrenewable energy source is it's reliable during all climates/seasons. A) Solar. B) Wind. C) Coal. D) Biomass. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Coal. 9. What is the renewable source that produces energy from the movement of flowing water? A) Hydroelectric. B) Solar. C) Geothermal. D) Biomass. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hydroelectric. 10. The Hoover Dam uses ..... energy A) Hydropower. B) Solar. C) Geothermal. D) Water. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hydropower. 11. It is a solid material that is burned to create heat in homes, or used in power plants to produce electricity. A) Coal. B) Natural gas. C) Oil. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Coal. 12. Which location would be best for solar energy? A) Arizona. B) Oklahoma. C) Hawaii. D) Colorado. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Arizona. 13. Most forms of renewable energy produce a small amount of pollution from the generators that help to produce electricity. Which form of energy below does not use a turbine and generator for electricity? A) Hydroelectric. B) Wind. C) Solar. D) Coal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Solar. 14. What sustainable energy generation uses natural earth forces such as wind generated waves to drive pistons to create an electrical current? A) Ocean thermal electric conversion. B) Tidal stations. C) Geothermal energy. D) Ocean wave energy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ocean wave energy. 15. What type of energy is created from wind tubines A) Wind power. B) Solar power. C) Hydropower. D) Wave and tidal power. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Wind power. 16. A major advantage of using renewable natural resources rather than nonrenewable natural resources is that renewable resources A) Produce pollution. B) Do not have to be conserved. C) Are replenished more quickly. D) Are the only resources that can be used to generate electricity. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Are replenished more quickly. 17. Which of the following is considered to be an example of "passive" solar energy? A) Solar collectors. B) Photovoltaic cells. C) Building walls that absorb solar heat. D) Solar thermal generators. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Building walls that absorb solar heat. 18. Which one of these is NOT a type of renewable energy? A) Solar. B) Wind. C) Biomass. D) Nuclear. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Nuclear. 19. What is an advantage of Oil? A) Chance of a spill. B) High amounts of gas released when burned. C) Nonrenewable. D) Inexpensive. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Inexpensive. 20. To produce hydroelectric power, humans build a ..... across a powerful river. A) Dam. B) Road. C) Bridge. D) None of above. 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