Energy Sources Mcqs Page 7

Energy Sources Mcqs

121- The energy obtained from flowing water is:

A. Solar energy

B. Fossil fuel energy

C. Nuclear energy

D. Kinetic and potential energy

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Answer : D. Kinetic and potential energy

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122- Solar panels convert sunlight into:

A. Heat only

B. Electricity

C. Biomass

D. Nuclear energy

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Answer : B. Electricity

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123- Ocean thermal energy conversion relies on:

A. Solar panels

B. Fossil fuels

C. Tidal forces

D. Temperature differences between surface and deep water

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Answer : D. Temperature differences between surface and deep water

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124- Hydrogen is considered a clean fuel because:

A. It produces only water when used

B. It produces carbon emissions

C. It is cheap

D. It comes from fossil fuels

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Answer : A. It produces only water when used

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125- The energy of position or height is called:

A. Potential energy

B. Kinetic energy

C. Thermal energy

D. Chemical energy

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Answer : A. Potential energy

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126- Fossil fuels are formed over millions of years from:

A. Water

B. Sunlight

C. Decomposed plants and animals

D. Rocks

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Answer : C. Decomposed plants and animals

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127- The main disadvantage of nuclear energy is:

A. Intermittent supply

B. Renewable

C. Radioactive waste

D. Cheap production

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Answer : C. Radioactive waste

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128- Energy derived from the Sun, wind, and water is called:

A. Renewable energy

B. Non-renewable energy

C. Fossil fuel energy

D. Nuclear energy

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Answer : A. Renewable energy

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129- Energy stored in stretched or compressed objects is called:

A. Chemical energy

B. Thermal energy

C. Kinetic energy

D. Elastic potential energy

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Answer : D. Elastic potential energy

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130- The process of using sunlight to heat water in homes is:

A. Solar thermal

B. Photovoltaic effect

C. Biomass conversion

D. Geothermal heating

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Answer : A. Solar thermal

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131- Which type of energy is generated from tides and waves?

A. Solar energy

B. Biomass energy

C. Hydrokinetic energy

D. Nuclear energy

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Answer : C. Hydrokinetic energy

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132- The main limitation of wind energy is:

A. Produces pollution

B. Intermittent and location-specific

C. High carbon footprint

D. Causes greenhouse gases

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Answer : B. Intermittent and location-specific

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133- Energy stored in fossil fuels is released by:

A. Combustion

B. Evaporation

C. Photosynthesis

D. Electrolysis

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Answer : B. Evaporation

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134- Renewable energy sources reduce dependence on:

A. Water

B. Wind

C. Sunlight

D. Fossil fuels

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Answer : D. Fossil fuels

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135- Biofuels are produced from:

A. Wind turbines

B. Nuclear reactions

C. Fossil fuels

D. Organic materials

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Answer : D. Organic materials

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136- The main environmental benefit of hydroelectric energy is:

A. Non-renewable

B. Depletes coal reserves

C. Produces radioactive waste

D. Reduces greenhouse gas emissions

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Answer : D. Reduces greenhouse gas emissions

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137- The main disadvantage of tidal energy is:

A. Clean

B. Renewable

C. Produces pollution

D. Location-specific and costly

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Answer : D. Location-specific and costly

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138- Energy from biomass can be converted to:

A. Water

B. Gas

C. Solar

D. Wind

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Answer : B. Gas

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139- Geothermal energy plants are often located near:

A. Deserts

B. Forests

C. Volcanoes and hot springs

D. Oceans

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Answer : C. Volcanoes and hot springs

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140- Energy derived from moving water behind a dam is:

A. Thermal energy

B. Hydropower

C. Biomass energy

D. Nuclear energy

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Answer : B. Hydropower

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