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Quiz Questions — Energy 1. The ultimate energy source for the Earth is: A. Electricity B. Natural gas C. The Sun D. Plants 2. Fossil fuels are made: A. From skeletons B. In factories C. Over millions of years D. Over a barbecue 3. A non-renewable energy resource: A. Can be plugged in and recharged B. Will eventually run out C. Will not work for new appliances D. Can be used over again 4. Which of these is not a non-renewable energy resource? A. Natural gas B. Coal C. Oil D. Wind 5. The remains of dead sea creatures have made: A. Coal B. Oil C. Nice earrings D. Salt 6. Which of these energy resources does not originate from the Sun’s energy? A. Natural gas B. Oil C. Geothermal energy D. Coal 7. The burning of fossil fuels does not release: A. Potential energy B. Light energy C. Sound energy D. Heat energy 8. At the moment renewable energy resources generate: A. More energy than fossil fuels B. The same amount of energy as fossil fuels C. Less energy than fossil fuels D. Virtually no energy 9. Which of these statements can be used to describe renewable energy? A. They will run out B. They pollute the environment C. Most renewable energy resources do not need burning D. They all use the power of the Sun 10. Some people object to wind turbines because: A. They do not like windmills B. They get in the way of photographs C. Wind farms are not real farms D. They are often built in areas of natural beauty 11. Geothermal energy is: A. Generated in special flasks B. Generated in rocks below the Earth’s surface C. Generated by the Sun heating up rocks D. Generated by wearing thermal underwear 12. A scientist has come up with a plan to pump water inside the Earth. He thinks that this is a good idea because: A. There is too much water on the Earth’s surface and we need more land B. It will combat the rising sea levels caused by global warming C. It will cool down volcanoes which could erupt D. Mining has left big holes underground that may unbalance the Earth’s orbit 13. Nuclear