Interactive Quiz
Lesson #2
renewable and non-renewable energy
- The Sun provides more energy to Earth in an hour than the whole world uses in a year.
- Lightning can produce temperatures hotter than the surface of the Sun.
- Energy can be transformed, but it cannot be created or destroyed, according to the law of conservation of energy.
Q1. What is the definition of renewable energy?
Renewable energy is like using the Sun, wind, or water to make power, and it keeps coming back naturally, so the right answer is C
Q2. Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy source?
An example of a renewable energy source is wind power, which comes from the wind blowing, and it doesn’t run out, so the right answer is B
Q3. What is the main characteristic of non-renewable energy sources?
Non-renewable energy sources are like things that will run out eventually because they are not endless, so the right answer is D
Q4. Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?
Nuclear power is not a renewable energy source because it can’t be made again quickly and easily like sunlight or wind, so the right answer is D
Q5. What are the advantages of using renewable energy sources?
Using renewable energy sources is good because it helps protect the environment by causing less harm, so the right answer is C
Q6. How do non-renewable energy sources contribute to environmental issues?
Non-renewable energy sources can cause problems for the environment by making the soil and water dirty or polluted, so the right Answer is : C
Q7. Which energy source has the potential for infinite availability?
Solar energy is harnessed from the sun, and the sun is expected to continue to radiate energy for billions of years, so the right Answer is : C
Q8. How can we promote the use of renewable energy sources in our communities?
We can help our communities use more renewable energy by making rules and plans that encourage people to use it, so the right Answer is : C