Pre/Post Assessment: Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources, Conservation, and Energy Transfer
1. All of the following are renewable resources except
a. biomass energy
b. hydropower energy
c. coal
d. wood
2. Which of the following does not emit greenhouse gases when used for energy?
a. coal
b. hydropower
c. petroleum
d. ethanol
3. Which is NOT a renewable resource?
a. solar energy
b. wind energy
c. petroleum
d. hydroelectric power
4. Which of the following may be a challenge presented when generating alternative fuels?
a. Most alternative fuel methods need little funding and preparation
b. Alternative fuels are readily available in all areas of the world
c. Certain sources are only efficient under certain circumstances
d. Alternative fuels are rarely reliable sources of fuel
5. What make biomass a less renewable energy resource than solar energy?
a. Biomass is heavier than energy from the Sun.
b. Biomass is more expensive than energy from the Sun.
c. Biomass is less expensive than energy from the Sun.
d. Biomass is limited by how fast plants can grow.
6. The use of freshwater from hydropower is mainly limited by
a. the availability of rivers and topography of Earth.
b. the amount of water on Earth.
c. the amount of turbines that can fit in a hydropower plant
d. the rate of global warming.
7. Geothermal energy is known as the natural heat of the Earth. Which of the following
statements about geothermal energy is false?
a. Geothermal reservoirs are renewable energy resources but are limited by the location of the
hot spots.
b. The Earth has an abundance of geothermal resources.
c. Geothermal energy is only found deep in the Earth’s core.
d. It is used for heating and cooling homes and for electricity.
BrownCrystal
Sunday, May 12, 2013 5:27:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Pre/Post Assessment: Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources, Conservation, and Energy Transfer
8. Which would least likely have an impact on global climate change?
a. Burning fossil fuels
b. Using renewable resources
c. Driving gasoline-powered cars
d. Clearing land for city development
9. Which is a possible disadvantage for using wind energy?
a. It is not renewable.
b. It is damaging to the environment.
c. Energy can only be obtained in certain conditions.
d. Burning fossil fuels is a more environmentally friendly option.
10. Which is possible disadvantage of using hydropower?
a. It is not renewable.
b. It is not efficient.
c. Potential harm to ecosystems.
d. It produces very little energy.
11. Which is the type of energy in a moving object, such as a rolling ball?
a. Mechanical
b. Chemical
c. Electromagnetic
d. Potential
Answer Key
1. C
2. B
3. C
4. C
5. B
6. A
7. C
8. B
9. C
10.C
11.A
BrownCrystal
Sunday, May 12, 2013 5:27:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time