10 Questions
Which of the following is an example of a nonrenewable energy resource?
Coal
What is the key source of hydroelectric power?
Falling water
Which energy resource produces harmful nuclear waste but no air pollution?
Nuclear energy
What is the primary role of electric power plants?
Converting various energy sources into electric energy
What is the importance of conservation of energy?
Reducing the rate of using energy resources
Which of the following statements best describes the law of conservation of energy?
Energy can be neither created nor destroyed; it can only change form
How is the energy in fuels such as gasoline, coal, and wood originally derived?
From chemical reactions powered by the Sun
What is the primary source of the energy found in most of the food we consume?
Solar energy
Which process can transform thermal energy from within Earth into electric energy?
Geothermal power generation
What is the primary source of the energy that reaches Earth's surface?
Solar radiation
Test your knowledge about energy resources with this mind map-themed quiz. Learn about nonrenewable energy resources like fossil fuels and nuclear energy, as well as renewable energy resources like hydroelectric power and solar energy.
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