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Energy source: Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

In our everyday life at home, which energy source is most commonly used to power electric fans and air conditioners to keep us cool?

Question 2

1 mark

Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy source?

Question 3

1 mark

Solar panels are a popular way to generate renewable electricity. However, a limitation of solar power is that it:

Question 4

1 mark

Based on our study of natural resources, which of the following is a non-renewable source of energy that cannot be replaced easily once it is used up?

Question 5

1 mark

Which of these energy sources will likely never run out because it comes from a natural process that keeps happening?

Question 6

2 marks

Identify one source of renewable energy and one source of non-renewable energy that can be found on Earth.

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Question 7

3 marks

Identify two common examples of non-renewable energy sources.

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Question 8

4 marks

Besides reducing air pollution, what is another significant environmental benefit of using solar energy instead of fossil fuels?

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Question 9

5 marks

List three simple, practical actions you and your family can take at home to save energy. For each action, briefly explain how it contributes to energy conservation.

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Question 10

7 marks

Our energy needs are constantly growing, leading to reliance on various sources.
a) Differentiate between the processes by which nuclear energy and geothermal energy generate electricity.
b) Identify one major advantage and one major disadvantage of using nuclear energy.
c) Identify one major advantage and one major disadvantage of using geothermal energy.

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