Renewable vs. Non-Renewable Energy Sources MCQs

1. Which of the following is a renewable energy source?
(A) Coal
(B) Natural Gas
(C) Solar Energy
(D) Petroleum

2. Which of the following is NOT a non-renewable energy source?
(A) Wind Energy
(B) Oil
(C) Natural Gas
(D) Coal

3. Fossil fuels are classified as:
(A) Renewable energy sources
(B) Non-renewable energy sources
(C) Perpetual energy sources
(D) Sustainable energy sources

4. Hydropower is generated using:
(A) Sunlight
(B) Wind
(C) Flowing Water
(D) Fossil Fuels

5. Which of the following is an example of a fossil fuel?
(A) Biomass
(B) Wind Energy
(C) Coal
(D) Geothermal Energy

6. The main disadvantage of non-renewable energy sources is:
(A) They are expensive to use
(B) They cause pollution and deplete over time
(C) They are always available
(D) They have no environmental impact

7. Which of the following energy sources is the most environmentally friendly?
(A) Coal
(B) Wind Energy
(C) Diesel
(D) Nuclear Power

8. Which energy source is harnessed from the Earth’s heat?
(A) Hydropower
(B) Geothermal Energy
(C) Biomass
(D) Tidal Energy

9. Which of the following is a disadvantage of solar energy?
(A) It produces greenhouse gases
(B) It is not renewable
(C) It depends on weather conditions
(D) It is a fossil fuel

10. The primary source of energy for the water cycle and wind formation is:
(A) Coal
(B) Sun
(C) Petroleum
(D) Natural Gas

11. Which of the following energy sources has the highest carbon emissions?
(A) Solar Energy
(B) Coal
(C) Wind Energy
(D) Hydropower

12. Biomass energy is obtained from:
(A) Dead plants and animal waste
(B) Nuclear reactions
(C) Fossil fuels
(D) Wind turbines

13. Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of renewable energy?
(A) High initial investment
(B) Dependence on natural conditions
(C) Limited fuel availability
(D) Sustainable and eco-friendly

14. Which renewable energy source is derived from the movement of ocean tides?
(A) Solar Energy
(B) Wind Energy
(C) Tidal Energy
(D) Geothermal Energy

15. Why are non-renewable energy sources widely used despite their disadvantages?
(A) They are expensive
(B) They are readily available and provide high energy output
(C) They are environmentally friendly
(D) They can be replaced quickly

16. Nuclear energy is generated from:
(A) Fossil fuels
(B) Sunlight
(C) Uranium
(D) Wind

17. Which of the following is NOT considered a renewable energy source?
(A) Hydropower
(B) Wind Energy
(C) Coal
(D) Biomass

18. What is the main reason for promoting renewable energy?
(A) It is more expensive than fossil fuels
(B) It helps reduce carbon emissions and pollution
(C) It produces more waste than fossil fuels
(D) It is non-sustainable

19. Which of the following energy sources does NOT contribute to global warming?
(A) Natural Gas
(B) Oil
(C) Wind Energy
(D) Coal

20. Which of the following is a major challenge for wind energy?
(A) It releases toxic gases
(B) Wind speeds are inconsistent
(C) It is a non-renewable resource
(D) It contributes to ozone depletion