Renewable vs Non-renewable Energy Quiz
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Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?

  • Biofuel
  • Wind
  • Solar
  • Coal (correct)

    • Why is non-renewable energy used more for large-scale energy supplies?

  • Non-renewable energy is easier to transport.
  • Renewable resources cannot provide as much energy easily. (correct)
  • Non-renewable energy has a lower impact on the environment.
  • Renewable resources are more expensive to extract.

    • What does thermal insulation help to reduce?

  • Friction
  • Conduction across materials
  • Rate of energy transfer (correct)
  • Thermal waste output

    • Why has renewable energy become more important?

    <p>In response to the finite lifetime of fossil fuels. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of solar energy as mentioned in the text?

    <p>It is not available during bad weather or at night. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the efficiency of a system change when waste output is reduced?

    <p>It increases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did fossil fuels become an important energy source during the industrial revolution?

    <p>Because they were easy to mine and provided a large amount of energy. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a renewable energy resource?

    <p>Geothermal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect makes solving environmental issues related to energy resources difficult?

    <p>Political, social, ethical, and economic considerations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor helps to lower the rate of cooling in a building?

    <p>Using double glazing for windows (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been a significant factor in the recent suitability of renewable energy sources?

    <p>Advancements in technology since the industrial revolution. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of energy transfer by conduction, what does higher thermal conductivity of a material imply?

    <p>Higher rate of energy transfer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of energy is stored in a spring when it is stretched?

    <p>Elastic potential energy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the equation 𝐸𝐸𝑘𝑘 = 1/2𝑚𝑚𝑣𝑣², what does 'm' represent?

    <p>Mass (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which energy transfer happens when a ball rolls and hits a wall?

    <p>Kinetic to sound (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the specific heat capacity represent?

    <p>Energy required to raise the temperature of 1kg of a substance by 1°C (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which energy store is involved when a vehicle slows down due to friction?

    <p>Thermal energy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

    <p>$𝐸𝐸𝑝𝑝 = 𝑚𝑔ℎ$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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