This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Renewable Energy > Sources > Renewable Energy Sources – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Renewable Energy Sources Quiz 2 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which type of energy produces Carbon Dioxide, which can be harmful to our planet and cause pollution? A) Solar Energy. B) Wind Energy. C) Fossil Fuels (Coal, oil, and gas). D) Nuclear Energy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fossil Fuels (Coal, oil, and gas). 2. The devices that use ongoing electrochemical reactions to produce an electric current are called ..... A) Wind turbines. B) Geothermal plants. C) Fuel cells. D) Hydroelectric plants. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fuel cells. 3. What of this set of words belongs to the spelling words of the week. A) To, too, two, break, brake, peace, piece. B) However, boundary, trout, couch, shout. C) Boundary, elephant, table, chair. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) However, boundary, trout, couch, shout. 4. What is a possible downside to hydroelectric energy? A) Generates high levels of pollution. B) High startup cost. C) Low functional lifespan. D) High operation and maintenance cost. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) High startup cost. 5. Nuclear energy is the process of splitting the nucleus of uranium atoms. While this process of producing energy is highly efficient and simple it is still controversial. Why? A) If there is a mechanical malfunction at a nuclear energy plant the health and environmental consequences from radioactive particles (radiation) is very harmful. B) It emits enormous amounts of CO2. C) It emits enormous amounts of methane. D) If there is a mechanical malformation enormous amounts of benzene will be released into the atmosphere. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) If there is a mechanical malfunction at a nuclear energy plant the health and environmental consequences from radioactive particles (radiation) is very harmful. 6. Energy we get from burning living things A) Hydroelectricity. B) Wind Energy. C) Biomass Fuel. D) Hydrogen Power. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Biomass Fuel. 7. Which is most impacted when transforming solar energy into electricity? A) Land use. B) Air quality. C) Water quality. D) Weather conditions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Land use. 8. What conversion of energy takes place in a generator for a hydroelectric dam or wind turbine? A) Mechanical $\rightarrow$ Sound. B) Electrical $\rightarrow$ Mechanical. C) Electrical $\rightarrow$ Sound. D) Mechanical $\rightarrow$ Electrical. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Mechanical $\rightarrow$ Electrical. 9. A hydroelectric dam produces renewable energy for the local are. Which best explains why more hydroelectric dams are not built? A) The dam causes air population. B) The dam pollutes the water surrounding the area. C) The dam disrupts the river wildlife and ecosystem. D) The dam disrupts river flow, and the river runs out of water. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The dam disrupts the river wildlife and ecosystem. 10. How does a dam work? A) A constant electric current is sent though the water and it provides energy. B) A machine creates mini-waves that spin a turbine, similar to a windmill. C) Water gates open and close allowing water to flow through channels that contain turbines. The water spins the blade of a turbine. These blades are attached to a shaft that spins a generator. D) The addition of water to an area creates wind currents. These currents of wind power nearby windmills. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Water gates open and close allowing water to flow through channels that contain turbines. The water spins the blade of a turbine. These blades are attached to a shaft that spins a generator. 11. Which of these is non renewable A) Natural gas. B) Water in a dam. C) Solar power. D) Wind energy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Natural gas. 12. Hydroelectric dams and tidal power both use what to turn turbines? A) Water pumped uphill. B) Flowing water. C) Electricity to split water. D) Steam. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Flowing water. 13. Plant materials or animal waste used as fuel A) Coal. B) Geothermal. C) Wind. D) Biomass. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Biomass. 14. Renewable energy technologies must be A) Replenishable and sustainable. B) Replenishable or sustainable. C) Replenishable or sustainable and clean. D) Clean or sustainable. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Replenishable or sustainable and clean. 15. Which of the following DOES NOT use a turbine? A) Hydroelectric. B) Wind. C) Solar. D) Nuclear. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Solar. 16. Statement:Should India immediately stop digging coal from its mines?Arguments:i) Yes. The present stock of coal will not last long if we continue mining at the present rate.ii)No. We do not have alternate energy source of sufficient quantity.iii)No. This will put millions of people at a disadvantage and their lives will get adversely affected and also the industry. A) Only i) and ii) are strong. B) Only ii) and iii) are strong. C) All are strong. D) None is strong. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Only ii) and iii) are strong. 17. Which country is the world's leading producer of hydroelectricity? A) China. B) Brazil. C) United States. D) France. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) China. 18. Why are governments most likely to encourage use of other energy sources other than oil? A) Oil is renewable. B) Oil is nonrenewable. C) Oil is too expensive to use as an energy source. D) Oil is the least efficient source of energy available. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Oil is nonrenewable. 19. Energy can neither be created or ....., Energy can only be transferred from one place to another. A) Melted. B) Produced. C) Destroyed. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Destroyed. 20. Which is the largest dam in the world? A) Hoover Dam, United States. B) Three Gorges Dam, China. C) Itaipu Dam, Brazil and Paraguay. D) Cragside Dam, England. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Three Gorges Dam, China. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesRenewable Energy QuizzesRenewable Energy Sources Quiz 1Renewable Energy Sources Quiz 3Renewable Energy Sources Quiz 4Renewable Energy Sources Quiz 5Renewable Energy Sources Quiz 6Renewable Energy Sources Quiz 7Renewable Energy Sources Quiz 8Renewable Energy Sources Quiz 9Renewable Energy Sources Quiz 10 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books