Energy Resources Quiz! MCQ Trivia Facts!

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Energy resources quiz MCQ trivia facts! Energy is the ability to do work, and there are many ways that we get energy. Energy resources are basically mattered, that is a source of energy. These sources can either be renewable or non-renewable. The different sources of energy can either be renewable, fossil or nuclear. This quick quiz is designed to help you review how much you know about them. Do give it a shot!

Questions and Answers

1.

The burning of fossil fuels produces carbon dioxide that increases global warming.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

Solar energy and wind energy are examples of inexhaustible energy resources.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

Nuclear energy is fossil fuel.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

Coal, natural gas, and petroleum are fossil fuels.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

Geothermal energy comes from underground pockets of hot water and steam.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

Energy resources that are nonrenewable cannot be used up.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

Energy conservation is important in helping us reduce the rate at which we use ______________ energy resources. (renewable or nonrenewable)
8.

Which energy source makes gasoline, fuel, oil, diesel, and kerosene?
- A.
  
  Coal
- B.
  
  Nuclear
- C.
  
  Natural Gas
- D.
  
  Petroleum
9.

Which energy source uses the kinetic energy from falling water?
- A.
  
  Geothermal
- B.
  
  Hydroelectric
- C.
  
  Biomass
- D.
  
  Solar
10.

Which energy source is wood considered?
- A.
  
  Coal
- B.
  
  Biomass
- C.
  
  Geothermal
- D.
  
  Petroleum
11.

Which energy source is fossil fuel which produces the least amount of pollution?
- A.
  
  Coal
- B.
  
  Nuclear
- C.
  
  Natural Gas
- D.
  
  Petroleum
12.

Which energy source uses uranium?
- A.
  
  Coal
- B.
  
  Nuclear
- C.
  
  Natural Gas
- D.
  
  Petroleum
13.

Which energy source is blackish rock formed millions of year ago?
- A.
  
  Coal
- B.
  
  Nuclear
- C.
  
  Natural Gas
- D.
  
  Petroleum
14.

Which energy source uses turbines to transform kinetic energy into electrical energy?
- A.
  
  Geothermal
- B.
  
  Wind
- C.
  
  Biomass
- D.
  
  Solar
15.

Which energy source is thermal energy inside Earth?
- A.
  
  Geothermal
- B.
  
  Wind
- C.
  
  Biomass
- D.
  
  Solar
16.

Which energy source is radiant energy from the sun?
- A.
  
  Geothermal
- B.
  
  Hydroelectric
- C.
  
  Biomass
- D.
  
  Solar
17.

Choose the energy resources that are nonrenewable.
- A.
  
  Natural Gas
- B.
  
  Geothermal
- C.
  
  Nuclear
- D.
  
  Wind
- E.
  
  Solar
- F.
  
  Coal
- G.
  
  Petroleum
- H.
  
  Hydroelectric
- I.
  
  Biomass
18.

Choose the energy resources that are renewable.
- A.
  
  Natural Gas
- B.
  
  Geothermal
- C.
  
  Nuclear
- D.
  
  Wind
- E.
  
  Solar
- F.
  
  Coal
- G.
  
  Petroleum
- H.
  
  Hydroelectric
- I.
  
  Biomass
19.

Almost all the energy in foods and fuels can be traced to energy from inside Earth.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
20.

A geothermal power plant transforms the kinetic energy in moving water into electrical energy.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
21.

Fossil fuels are nonrenewable energy resources.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
22.

An inexhaustible energy resource is an energy source that cannot be used up.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
23.

Conserving energy reduces the rate at which energy resources are used.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
24.

A disadvantage of using nuclear energy is air pollution.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
25.

A renewable energy resource is an energy source that is replaced as fast, or faster than it is used.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False