Fuels And Energy Resources: Trivia Quiz!

20 Questions | By Kjspillane | Updated: Mar 18, 2022 | Attempts: 603

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This trivia quiz will test your understanding of fuels and energy resources that are available on the earth’s surface. There is a lot that is going wrong when it comes to the environment, and that being said, people are trying to lean into renewable energy sources. Take up this test and see just how much you know about fuel and energy resources.

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1.

To reuse something means what?
- A.
  
  To use over and over
- B.
  
  To use less of
- C.
  
  To make into something new
- D.
  
  To throw away
2.

What is the best benefit of wind power?
- A.
  
  Some say it is an eyesoar
- B.
  
  Somesay it hurts birds and bats
- C.
  
  It creates electricity that is safe for the environment
- D.
  
  It takes up too much space
3.

What is energy that comes from ANY and all resources other than fossil fuels?
- A.
  
  Inexhaustible energy
- B.
  
  Alternative energy
- C.
  
  Renewable energy
- D.
  
  Nonrenewable
4.

Define reduce.
- A.
  
  To share
- B.
  
  To use over and over
- C.
  
  To use less of something
- D.
  
  To make something old into something new
5.

Check all examples of nonrenewable resources.
- A.
  
  Fossil fuels
- B.
  
  Trees
- C.
  
  Oil
- D.
  
  Metals like iron, gold and silver
6.

What 2 gases produce acid rain?
- A.
  
  Nitrogen and sulfur
- B.
  
  Sulfur and magnesium
- C.
  
  Magnesium and nitrogren
- D.
  
  Nitrogen and oxygen
7.

Trace the transformation of energy for hydroelectricity.
- A.
  
  Kinetic - potential - hydroelectricity
- B.
  
  Kinetic - mechanical - hydroelectricity
- C.
  
  Potential - mechanical - hydroelectricity
- D.
  
  Water - dam - house
8.

What does inexhaustible mean?
- A.
  
  It can never run out
- B.
  
  Once the resource is gone it is gone - can not be replaced in a lifetime
- C.
  
  It can be replaced or replentished
- D.
  
  It is tited
9.

Explain nonrenewable resources.
- A.
  
  It can never run out
- B.
  
  Once it is gone it is gone forever - it can not be replaced in a lifetime
- C.
  
  It can be replaced or replenished
- D.
  
  It is tired
10.

Energy from running water is used to generate ___________________________/
- A.
  
  Biomass
- B.
  
  Wind energy
- C.
  
  Solar power
- D.
  
  Hydroelectricity
11.

What is a renewable energy that uses plant and animal waste?
- A.
  
  Solar energy
- B.
  
  Wind power
- C.
  
  Biomass
- D.
  
  Hydroelectricity
12.

The Arizona desert would be a good area for which alternative energy ?
- A.
  
  Hydroelectricity
- B.
  
  Solar
- C.
  
  Biomass
- D.
  
  Geothermal
13.

Define renewable resources or energy.
- A.
  
  Energy that takes an extremely long time to replace
- B.
  
  Energy that never runs out
- C.
  
  Energy that can not be replaced quickly
- D.
  
  Energy that can be replaced quickly
14.

. What is a source of energy that is formed from the remains of plants and animals that lived millions of year ago?
- A.
  
  Solar Power
- B.
  
  Hydroelectricity
- C.
  
  Biofuels
- D.
  
  Fossil Fuels
15.

New objects are made from old objects when you ________________.
- A.
  
  Reuse
- B.
  
  Reduce
- C.
  
  Recycle
- D.
  
  Renewable
16.

Conservation means using natural resources ___________________
- A.
  
  Up - til it is gone
- B.
  
  Poorly
- C.
  
  Wisley
- D.
  
  For fun
17.

Click all that apply. Check the 3 Rs,
- A.
  
  Reduce
- B.
  
  Renewable
- C.
  
  Revolution
- D.
  
  Reuse
- E.
  
  Reserve
- F.
  
  Recycle
18.

Clcik all that are true statements about smog.
- A.
  
  Smog is acid and water vapors mixed together
- B.
  
  Nitrogen and sulfur make up smog
- C.
  
  Smog occurs nearlarge cities
- D.
  
  Smog is form from fog and smoke
19.

This is an example of a renewable resource.
- A.
  
  The sun
- B.
  
  The wind
- C.
  
  Fossil fuels
- D.
  
  Trees
20.

Which is a nonrenewable source of energy?
- A.
  
  Solar
- B.
  
  Wind
- C.
  
  Hydroelectricity
- D.
  
  Coal