Renewable Energy

Question 1

Name a non-renewable energy resource

Answer 1

Coal

Question 2

What does wind directly turn to generate electricity?

Answer 2

Turbine

Question 3

Name an advantage of wind energy

Answer 3

No harmful gases are produced

Question 4

What is required in hydroelectric power?

Answer 4

A dam

Question 5

Name a disadvantage of hydroelectric power

Answer 5

Dams destroy the habitats of estuary species

Question 6

What type of energy does not come from the Sun?

Answer 6

Geothermal energy

Question 7

Name a disadvantage of geothermal energy

Answer 7

Power stations can only be built in certain areas

Question 8

What do photovoltaic panels generate?

Answer 8

Photovoltaic panels convert the Sun’s energy directly into electricity

Question 9

Name a disadvantage of photovoltaic panels

Answer 9

Photovoltaic panels convert the Sun’s energy directly into electricity and so do not work at night

Question 10

Where does the energy come from in geothermal power stations?

Answer 10

The Earth’s hot core