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EXTRA CLASS – PHYSICS
GRADE 8
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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
6. Which energy source has high energy density and
1. Which of the following is a renewable energy is convenient to use?
source? A. - Coal
A. Coal B. - Biomass
B. Natural Gas C. - Solar
C. Oil D. – Wind
D. Solar Energy
7. Why are non-renewable energy sources
2. What is a major disadvantage of solar and wind considered unsustainable?
energy? A. - They are finite
A. High greenhouse gas emissions B. - They are hard to transport
B. Intermittent energy supply C. - They are expensive
C. Health risks D. - They are renewable
D. High energy density
8. Which is a disadvantage of non-renewable energy
3. Which non-renewable energy source is obtained sources?
from ancient marine organisms? A. - Low operating costs
A. Biomass B. - Technology limitations
B. Coal C. - Environmental pollution
C. Oil D. - Energy security
D. Natural Gas 9. What is one major advantage of non-renewable
energy sources?
4. Which renewable energy source uses the Earth's A. - Low land requirements
internal heat? B. - Reliable energy supply
A. - Biomass Energy C. - Sustainable
B. - Hydro Energy D. - Emit fewer greenhouse gases
C. - Geothermal Energy
D. - Wind Energy 10. Which of the following energy sources is
associated with health risks such as respiratory
5. Which of the following is an advantage of problems and cancer?
renewable energy sources? A. - Wind
A. - Finite resources B. - Solar
B. - High energy density C. - Geothermal
C. - Established infrastructure D. - Coal
D. - Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
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Short Answer Questions
1. Explain two disadvantages of using non-renewable energy sources.
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2. List and briefly describe three types of renewable energy sources.
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3. What are the environmental benefits of using renewable energy?
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4. Why is energy security an advantage of renewable energy sources?
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5. Compare the infrastructure requirements of renewable and non-renewable energy sources.
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True or False
1. Solar energy is a non-renewable energy source. (True or False)
2. Coal is a renewable energy source. (True or False)
3. Wind energy is a reliable source of energy. (True or False)
4. Nuclear energy is a renewable energy source. (True or False)
5. Biomass energy is a non-renewable energy source. (True or False)
6. Hydro energy is a non-renewable energy source. (True or False)
7. Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source. (True or False)
8. Natural gas is a renewable energy source. (True or False)
9. Renewable energy sources emit significant amounts of greenhouse gases. (True or False)
10. Non-renewable energy sources are sustainable. (True or False)
