TEST REVIEW Renewable Energy Sources

Electricity, Fuel, Heat?

ROUND 1

1. Renewable energy sources are named renewable because they… A. Do not pollute the environment B. Are constantly re-produced by nature C. Protect the ozone layer D. Can be easily transmitted over long distances

2. I am the only form of energy not derived from the sun A. biomass energy B. wind energy C. hydroelectric energy D. geothermal energy

3. Which will not reduce your energy consumption? A. turn down the thermostat on your water heater B. turn your computer off at night C. Turn your air conditioner colder (set at 68 instead of 70) D. Ride a bike instead of driving

4. All of the following spin turbines except: A. Hydroelectric B. Hydrogen fuel cells C. wind D. geothermal

5. Geothermal gets its energy from: A.The sun B.Trees and shrubs C.The core of the Earth D.Flowing water

Round 2

6. Which of the following can be used anywhere in the US? A. geothermal B. wind C. hydroelectric D. biomass

7. Which of the following functions by converting sunlight into hot water? A. passive solar heating B. Photovoltaic cells C. active solar heating D. geothermal energy

8. Which is an accurate example of passive solar energy? A. Having several windows on the South side of your house B. Planting pine trees all around your house C. Having several North-facing windows D. Having thin insulation for good air exchange

9. Biomass is used to produce A. electricity B. some fuels C. heat D. all of the above E. None of the above

10. What is NOT a result of the use of biomass? A. Air pollution, especially CO2 B. Water pollution due to fertilizers C. Potential global food shortages D. Increased use of petroleum

Round 3

11. Which of the following is NOT produced by wind… A. electricity B. Air pollution C. noise pollution D. areas for farm animals to graze

12. What will prevent wind from becoming our #1 source of energy? A. wind contains very little energy B. The technology to change wind to electricity is too difficult to understand C. winds in most areas are not strong or consistent enough D. windmills are ugly

13. Tidal power is best located… A. far out in the ocean B. on the beach C. in an inlet or cove of the coast D. in a river

14. Which of the following is a disadvantage of hydroelectric dams A. high air pollution production B. low net energy yield C. short lifespan D. high construction costs

15. A major drawback of hydrogen fuel cells is: A. its waste products are dangerous B. It takes electricity to get free hydrogen C. It cannot replace gasoline D. its reliance on natural gas

BONUS Round

1.What is the difference between energy conservation and energy efficiency. 2.Name 3 things used at our school that help to save energy. 3.What are 2 things you could put into a house to help conserve energy during HEATING and COOLING.