This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Renewable Energy > Sources > Renewable Energy Sources – Quiz 20 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Renewable Energy Sources Quiz 20 (20 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following is not a biofuel or a biomass? A) Wood. B) Ethanol from corn. C) Dung. D) Methane. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Methane. 2. What is renewable energy ( definition) A) Fossil Fuels. B) Solar power, wind power, hydroelectric. C) Energy from a source that is not depleted. D) Alex Halama. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Energy from a source that is not depleted. 3. What sustainable energy captures energy from temperature differentials between upper and lower layers of the ocean's water? A) Ocean thermal electric conversion. B) Tidal station. C) Geothermal energy. D) Ocean wave energy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ocean thermal electric conversion. 4. Which of the following statements is true of a mature technology? A) It is more expensive than immature technologies. B) It enjoys economies of scale. C) It requires a lot of continual building and engineering. D) It needs large investments to build infrastructure. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It enjoys economies of scale. 5. Which of the following is true regarding non-renewable energy? A) These are energy sources that never renew, so when they are used up they are gone forever. B) These are energy sources that take millions of years to renew, and we are currently using them at a rate faster than they renew. C) These are energy sources that take thousands of years to renew, and we are currently using them at a rate faster than they renew. D) These are energy sources that renew in a few years, but cause pollution and other environmental issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) These are energy sources that take millions of years to renew, and we are currently using them at a rate faster than they renew. 6. ..... convert the sun's energy into electricity, This kind of solar power has no moving parts, and it runs on nonpolluting power from the sun. A) Active solar heating. B) Passive solar heating. C) Nuclear fusion. D) Photovoltaic cells. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Photovoltaic cells. 7. Which of the following is the basis of any free market society? A) OPEC. B) Economics of scale. C) Supply and Demand. D) Clean Energy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Supply and Demand. 8. What is an advantage of the energy produced by hydroelectric power plants compared to the energy produced by fossil fuel plants? A) Hydroelectric power plants take up less space than fossil fuel plants. B) Hydroelectric power plants use a more efficient method than fossil fuel plants. C) Hydroelectric power plants require fewer people to operate than fossil fuel plants. D) Hydroelectric power plants use a renewable energy resource while fossil fuel plants use a nonrenewable energy resource. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hydroelectric power plants use a renewable energy resource while fossil fuel plants use a nonrenewable energy resource. 9. Which of the following is a disadvantage of fossil fuels? A) Not easily available. B) Causes pollution when burned. C) Only available at certain times. D) Creates long lasting waste. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Causes pollution when burned. 10. Non-Renewable resources are also known as what? A) Fossil Fuels. B) Renewable. C) Scarce fuels. D) Hydroelectric Energy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fossil Fuels. 11. What type of renewable resource am I? I power large turbine generators that generate electricity. A) Solar. B) Geothermal. C) Biofuels. D) Wind. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Wind. 12. Hydroelectric power plants to not release pollution emissions when in operation. However, they do account for some emissions A) During construction. B) When they are not in use. C) In times of high electricity production. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) During construction. 13. What is and example of cogeneration? A) Heat energy normally wasted is used to power a turbine. B) A power plant that gets energy from both nuclear and hydroelectric. C) A type of wind turbine that can be powered by wind or steam. D) Harvesting natural gas and petroleum from the same field. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Heat energy normally wasted is used to power a turbine. 14. Why is TN so reliant on non-renewable energy? A) Because non- renewable sources produce more energy with fewer power plants. B) Because non-renewable sources do not produce as much energy as renewable sources. C) Because non-renewable sources will not run out. D) Because non-renewable sources have the most plants in TN therefore make the most electricity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Because non- renewable sources produce more energy with fewer power plants. 15. Wich word completes the following set of wordssleepy, tired ..... A) Drowsy. B) Sleep. C) Bed. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Drowsy. 16. Liquid Biofuels are often produced using A) Corn, Algae, and Sugarcane. B) Methane from livestock manure. C) Wheat, Corn, and Rice. D) Legumes, Corn, and Algae. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Corn, Algae, and Sugarcane. 17. Use of overhangs that block sunlight in summer but allow the sunlight in winter to warm up the building is an example of:a) solar pond technology b) passive solar energy c) Greek and Roman temple architecture d) photovoltaics A) Solar pond technology. B) Passive solar heating. C) Active solar heating. D) Photovoltaic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Solar pond technology. 18. All the following materials are generally considered examples of biofuels except: A) Peat. B) Wood. C) Coal. D) Methane. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Coal. 19. It is a liquid fossil fuel, used to produce gasoline. A) Coal. B) Natural gas. C) Oil. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Oil. 20. Disadvantage of using biomass energy- A) It is less energy efficient than fossil fuels. B) It can harm fish and other organisms. C) Energy is its negative impact on aquatic ecosystems. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It is less energy efficient than fossil fuels. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesRenewable Energy QuizzesRenewable Energy Sources Quiz 1Renewable Energy Sources Quiz 2Renewable 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 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books