Energy Sources Mcqs

1- The energy obtained from sunlight is called:

A. Thermal energy
B. Solar energy
C. Wind energy
D. Geothermal energy

Answer : B. Solar energy

2- Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?

A. Coal
B. Hydro energy
C. Wind energy
D. Solar energy

Answer : A. Coal

3- Energy obtained from moving water is called:

A. Hydro energy
B. Solar energy
C. Wind energy
D. Nuclear energy

Answer : A. Hydro energy

4- The energy stored in chemical bonds of fuels is called:

A. Thermal energy
B. Potential energy
C. Kinetic energy
D. Chemical energy

Answer : D. Chemical energy

5- Energy produced from the splitting of atoms is called:

A. Wind energy
B. Solar energy
C. Nuclear energy
D. Thermal energy

Answer : C. Nuclear energy

6- Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

A. Coal
B. Oil
C. Solar energy
D. Natural gas

Answer : C. Solar energy

7- Energy obtained from the Earth’s internal heat is called:

A. Solar energy
B. Wind energy
C. Hydro energy
D. Geothermal energy

Answer : D. Geothermal energy

8- The energy produced by burning fossil fuels is called:

A. Hydro energy
B. Thermal energy
C. Wind energy
D. Mechanical energy

Answer : B. Thermal energy

9- The main disadvantage of fossil fuels is:

A. They are renewable
B. They cause pollution
C. They are unlimited
D. They are cheap

Answer : B. They cause pollution

10- Biomass energy is obtained from:

A. Wind
B. Water
C. Organic matter
D. Sunlight

Answer : C. Organic matter

11- The process of converting sunlight directly into electricity is called:

A. Photovoltaic effect
B. Hydroelectric generation
C. Biomass conversion
D. Thermal conduction

Answer : A. Photovoltaic effect

12- Wind energy is converted into electricity using:

A. Solar panels
B. Wind turbines
C. Nuclear reactors
D. Fossil fuel engines

Answer : B. Wind turbines

13- The most widely used fossil fuel worldwide is:

A. Coal
B. Natural gas
C. Oil
D. Uranium

Answer : A. Coal

14- Energy stored in water behind a dam is called:

A. Solar energy
B. Thermal energy
C. Kinetic energy
D. Potential energy

Answer : D. Potential energy

15- The main source of all renewable energy is:

A. Oil
B. Coal
C. Sun
D. Uranium

Answer : C. Sun

16- Tidal energy is generated from:

A. Ocean tides
B. Geothermal heat
C. Solar radiation
D. Wind movement

Answer : A. Ocean tides

17- Hydroelectric power is an example of:

A. Chemical energy
B. Nuclear energy
C. Renewable energy
D. Non-renewable energy

Answer : C. Renewable energy

18- The fuel used in nuclear reactors is mainly:

A. Uranium
B. Coal
C. Oil
D. Natural gas

Answer : A. Uranium

19- Energy stored in a stretched spring is called:

A. Kinetic energy
B. Thermal energy
C. Elastic potential energy 
D. Chemical energy

Answer : C. Elastic potential energy

20- The energy possessed by a moving object is called:

A. Thermal energy
B. Chemical energy
C. Kinetic energy
D. Nuclear energy

Answer : C. Kinetic energy

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