Starter quiz
- What is a fossil fuel?
- a form of renewable energy
- a fuel formed from the remains of ancient organisms ✓
- a renewable energy resource
- a type of mineral
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- What is one effect of using fossil fuels on the environment?
- decreased water pollution
- increased carbon dioxide emissions ✓
- increased oxygen levels
- reduced carbon dioxide emissions
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- What is a renewable energy resource?
- an energy resource that can be replenished as it is used ✓
- an energy resource that cannot be replenished
- an energy resource that is always available
- an energy resource that never depletes
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- What is one example of a renewable energy resource?
- coal
- natural gas
- nuclear power
- solar power ✓
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- What is the primary component of natural gas?
- butane
- ethane
- methane ✓
- propane
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- What is the law of conservation of energy?
- energy can be converted into matter
- energy can be created and destroyed
- energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed ✓
- energy is always lost in every transformation
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Exit quiz
- Which of the following renewable energy resources emits pollution when used to generate electricity?
- biomass ✓
- wind
- solar
- hydroelectric
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- Which non-renewable energy resource does not contribute to the greenhouse effect?
- uranium ✓
- natural gas
- coal
- crude oil
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- What is the main environmental concern with wind turbines?
- impact on bird populations ✓
- release of greenhouse gases
- soil erosion
- water pollution
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- Match each renewable energy resource with its description:
- Biofuels⇔energy from organic materials ✓
- Wind⇔Energy from wind turning turbines ✓
- Hydroelectricity⇔Energy from flowing water ✓
- Geothermal⇔Energy from heat within the Earth ✓
- Tidal⇔Energy from the rise and fall of tides ✓
- What is sustainable energy?
- consuming as much energy as possible
- using energy in a way that meets present needs without compromising future needs ✓
- using non-renewable energy resources
- using only fossil fuels
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- What role does energy efficiency play in sustainable energy?
- it has no impact on sustainability
- it increases energy consumption
- it only applies to renewable energy
- it reduces energy consumption and promotes sustainability ✓
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Key learning points
- A non–renewable energy resource cannot be replenished as it is used.
- Non-renewable energy resources include fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas) and nuclear fuels.
- A renewable energy resource can be replenished as it is used.
- Renewable energy resources include biofuels, wind, hydroelectricity, geothermal, tidal, solar and water waves.
- Science can identify environmental issues, but political, social, ethical and economic considerations determine action.
Common misconception
Renewable energy resources are more expensive than fossil fuels and cannot meet the demand for electricity on their own.
Compare the cost of renewable energy resources with that of fossil fuels and explore advantages in energy storage technologies.
Keywords
Renewable energy resource - an energy resource that can be replenished as it is used
Non-renewable energy resource - an energy source that cannot be replenished as it is used
Fossil fuels - coal made from fossilised plants, or oil and natural gas made from tiny fossilised sea creatures
Sustainable energy - using energy so that in the future there will be enough for people's needs
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