Grade 7: Sources of Energy
Multiple-Choice Questions
1. Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?
A. Coal
B. Solar energy
C. Oil
2. Which energy source is non-renewable?
A. Wind energy
B. Natural gas
C. Biomass
3. Which of these is not a fossil fuel?
A. Oil
B. Wind
C. Coal
4. What is the main source of solar energy?
A. The moon
B. The sun
C. The earth
5. What type of energy is produced by moving air?
A. Wind energy
B. Nuclear energy
C. Geothermal energy
6. Which source of energy uses moving water?
A. Geothermal
B. Hydroelectric
C. Biomass
7. Which energy source can cause air pollution when burned?
A. Solar
B. Coal
C. Wind
8. Why are renewable energy sources important?
A. They never run out
B. They are very cheap to install everywhere
C. They produce smoke
9. Which of the following is an example of biomass energy?
A. Firewood
B. Petrol
C. Uranium
10. What is a disadvantage of non-renewable energy?
A. It is very clean
B. It lasts forever
C. It will run out
11. Which energy source comes from inside the earth?
A. Geothermal energy
B. Wind energy
C. Solar energy
12. Which source of energy is used in most cars today?
A. Wind energy
B. Oil (petrol and diesel)
C. Solar panels
13. Which energy source is best for reducing air pollution?
A. Coal
B. Solar energy
C. Gas
14. Which of the following is a fossil fuel?
A. Uranium
B. Oil
C. Wind
15. Which energy source depends on weather conditions?
A. Nuclear energy
B. Wind energy
C. Coal
16. Which source of energy does not produce greenhouse gases?
A. Solar
B. Oil
C. Coal
17. What is the main reason to use non-renewable energy?
A. Easy to find and use
B. It is always safe
C. It is renewable
18. Which energy source can be harmful to marine life?
A. Hydroelectric power
B. Solar panels on roofs
C. Windmills on land
19. What is used to generate nuclear energy?
A. Water
B. Uranium
C. Wind
20. Why is solar energy considered renewable?
A. The sun is always shining somewhere
B. It can be stored forever
C. It is very cheap
21. Which energy source is most widely used for cooking in rural areas?
A. Wind
B. Biomass (wood, crop waste)
C. Solar
22. Which is a clean and silent energy source?
A. Wind energy
B. Coal energy
C. Oil energy
23. Which source of energy is formed from dead plants and animals over millions of years?
A. Solar
B. Fossil fuels
C. Hydroelectric
24. Which energy source depends on the flow of rivers?
A. Hydroelectric
B. Solar
C. Coal
25. What is the main problem with using fossil fuels?
A. They are too cheap
B. They cause pollution and climate change
C. They grow back quickly
Matching Question
Match the source of energy in Column A with the correct description in Column B.
Column A Column B
1. Solar A. Energy from moving air
2. Wind B. Energy from the sun
3. Biomass C. Energy from plants and animal waste
Definition Questions
Define the following terms:
Non-renewable energy sources.
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Renewable energy sources.
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Energy.
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Fossil Fuels
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