Environmental Studies · Science General

Energy Resources and Storage

2,821 Questions

Energy Resources questions explore conventional and renewable energy sources, including wind, hydropower, and biomass technologies. These concepts are crucial for SSC, UPSC, and state competitive exams. Practice these questions to understand energy generation and storage technologies better.

Renewable energy sourcesWind turbine componentsHydropower plant basicsBiomass energy generationOcean wave technology

Energy Resources and Storage Questions

Multiple choice chemistry occurrence of carbon compounds in nature substances, objects and energy alternative fuels and energy sources alternative sources of energy

Choose the correct statement.

  1. Hydro and wind energy plants are non-polluting sources of energy

  2. There is infinite storage of fossil fuel inside the earth

  3. Sun can be taken as an inexhaustible source of energy

  4. Waste from a nuclear power plant can be easily disposed off
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A,C Correct answer
Explanation

Hydro and wind energy plants are non-polluting sources of energy as they do not emit any kind of harmful substances.

Sun can be taken as an inexhaustible source of energy.

Multiple choice chemistry occurrence of carbon compounds in nature substances, objects and energy alternative fuels and energy sources alternative sources of energy

The power generated in a windmill: 

  1. is more in rainy season since damp air would mean more air mass hitting the blades

  2. can be increased by planting tall trees close to the tower

  3. depends on the height of the tower

  4. depends on wind velocity
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Power generated in a windmill depends on the velocity of the wind. More is the velocity $\longrightarrow$ more will be the velocity of the windmills thereby generating more power.

Multiple choice chemistry occurrence of carbon compounds in nature substances, objects and energy alternative fuels and energy sources alternative sources of energy

Energy from gravitational field is energy obtained from:

  1. winds

  2. biomass

  3. tides

  4. coal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Tidal power is taken from the Earth's oceanic tides. Tidal forces are periodic variations in gravitational attraction exerted by celestial bodies. These forces create corresponding motions or currents in the world's oceans. Due to the strong attraction to the oceans, a bulge in the water level is created, causing a temporary increase in sea level. When the sea level is raised, water from the middle of the ocean is forced to move toward the shorelines, creating a tide. Because the Earth's tides are ultimately due to gravitational interaction with the Moon and Sun and the Earth's rotation, tidal power is practically inexhaustible and classified as a renewable energy resource.

Multiple choice chemistry occurrence of carbon compounds in nature substances, objects and energy alternative fuels and energy sources alternative sources of energy

Energy we use to heat our homes, drive our cars and run our computers comes from:

  1. artificial resources

  2. natural resources

  3. renewable resources

  4. non-renewable resources
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B,D Correct answer
Explanation

People all across the globe use these energy sources to generate electricity for homes, business, factories and schools. We use this energy to light bulb, run computer, refrigerators, washing machines and air conditioners etc. We use energy to run our cars and trucks. Both the gasoline used in our cars, and the diesel fuel used in our trucks are made from oil. Since, renewable sources are not used on much wider scale and use of Non-renewable sources cause pollution to the environment and may extinct if used in a hazardous manner, so the need of the hour is to conserve these resources and use them in an efficient manner to minimize the wastage and making this planet a better place to live in.

Multiple choice chemistry rocks and minerals coal and its products study of coal coal

One which is known as a nonrenewable energy is:

  1. tides

  2. coal

  3. wind

  4. boimass
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A non-renewable resource is a resource of economic value that cannot be readily replaced by natural means on a level equal to its consumption. Most fossil fuels, such as oil, natural gas and coal are considered nonrenewable resources in that their use is not sustainable because their formation takes billions of years.

Multiple choice commercial applications water and air and their importance natural resources and their types promotion of renewable resources protecting our environment

Which one of the following is a renewable source of energy?

  1. Natural gas

  2. Geothermal energy

  3. Diesel

  4. Timber
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Geothermal energy is the heat energy which is obtained from the interior of the Earth. However, this energy is not equally available everywhere and is concentrated in some parts of the world such as natural geysers. This is a natural and renewable source of energy that can be used for heating processes in various activities.

Thus, the correct answer is option B. 

Multiple choice evs - i rules are for everyone natural resources and their types promotion of renewable resources protecting our environment sustainability of natural resources adaptations - mangrove swamps, fast flowing rivers and treetops halophiles

Which of the following is non-renewable resource?

  1. Forest

  2. Coal deposit

  3. Water

  4. Wild life
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Fossil fuels are nonrenewable conventional energy resources found inside the earth's crust where they have been formed through heat and compression on forests and other organic matter buried underneath due to earthquakes, landslides, lava etc. Fossil fuels can be solid, e.g., coal; liquid, e.g., petroleum; or gaseous, e.g., natural gas.

Multiple choice evs - i rules are for everyone natural resources and their types promotion of renewable resources protecting our environment sustainability of natural resources adaptations - mangrove swamps, fast flowing rivers and treetops halophiles

Non-renewable source is

  1. Water and gas

  2. Plant and coke

  3. Coal and mineral substances

  4. Energy and water
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Inexhaustible resource is a natural resource, which is found in such abundance, that it is unlikely to diminish or get exhausted. E.g., air, solar energy, wind power, rainfall etc.
Exhaustible resource is a natural resource, which is likely to diminish and get exhausted due to continuous use or exploitation. E.g., minerals, fossil fuels, forests etc. Exhaustible resources are of two types renewable and non-renewable.
Renewable exhaustible resource is a natural resource, which gets replenished, recycled or reproduced. E.g., forests, water, agriculture etc.
Non-Renewable exhaustible resource is a natural resource, which is likely to get exhausted with use. E.g., fossil fuels like petroleum, minerals and metals, Coal.

Multiple choice evs - i rules are for everyone natural resources and their types promotion of renewable resources protecting our environment sustainability of natural resources adaptations - mangrove swamps, fast flowing rivers and treetops halophiles

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

  1. Fossil fire

  2. Metal

  3. Water

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Inexhaustible resource is a natural resource, which is found in such abundance, that it is unlikely to diminish or get exhausted. E.g., air, solar energy, wind power, rainfall etc.
Exhaustible resource is a natural resource, which is likely to diminish and get exhausted due to continuous use or exploitation. E.g., minerals, fossil fuels, forests etc. Exhaustible resources are of two types renewable and non-renewable.
Renewable exhaustible resource is a natural resource, which gets replenished, recycled or reproduced. E.g., forests, water, agriculture etc.
Non-Renewable exhaustible resource is a natural resource, which is likely to get exhausted with use. E.g., fossil fuels like petroleum, minerals and metals, Coal.

Multiple choice evs - i rules are for everyone natural resources and their types promotion of renewable resources protecting our environment sustainability of natural resources adaptations - mangrove swamps, fast flowing rivers and treetops halophiles

Which of the following is a non - renewable energy source?

  1. Hydropower

  2. Tidal power

  3. Geothermal energy

  4. Nuclear energy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Energy sources are of two categories, renewable and non renewable. 

Non renewable resources include fossil fuels (petroleum, natural gas, coal) and nuclear fuel (mostly uranium, which is in limited supply). Use of both of them causes pollution. Fossil fuel cause oil spills, acid rain, air pollution, water pollution etc. Nuclear energy may give rise to radiation pollution. 
Renewable resources of energy include biomass energy and some forms of inexhaustible energy like solar energy, hydro power, wind power etc. They are less polluting but far more expensive due to technological incipiency.

Multiple choice evs - i rules are for everyone natural resources and their types promotion of renewable resources protecting our environment sustainability of natural resources adaptations - mangrove swamps, fast flowing rivers and treetops halophiles

A renewable exhaustible natural resource is

  1. Forest

  2. Coal

  3. Petroleum

  4. Minerals
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Forests are the renewable natural resources which can be recycled but should not be used beyond a limit. Coal, petroleum and minerals are exhaustible resources and cannot be recycled. 

Thus, the correct answer is option A. 

Multiple choice evs - i rules are for everyone natural resources and their types promotion of renewable resources protecting our environment sustainability of natural resources adaptations - mangrove swamps, fast flowing rivers and treetops halophiles

Which of the following is a mismatch with respect to inexhaustible natural resources?

  1. Solar energy

  2. Water

  3. Rainfall

  4. Wind power
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Inexhaustible resource is a natural resource, which is found in such abundance, that it is unlikely to diminish or get exhausted. E.g., air, solar energy, wind power, rainfall etc.
Exhaustible resource is a natural resource, which is likely to diminish and get exhausted due to continuous use or exploitation. E.g., minerals, fossil fuels, forests etc. Exhaustible resources are of two types renewable and non-renewable.
Renewable exhaustible resource is a natural resource, which gets replenished, recycled or reproduced. E.g., forests, water, agriculture etc.
Non-Renewable exhaustible resource is a natural resource, which is likely to get exhausted with use. E.g., fossil fuels like petroleum, minerals and metals. 
Multiple choice commercial applications water and air and their importance natural resources and their types promotion of renewable resources protecting our environment

Which one is a non-renewable resource ?

  1. Coal and minerals

  2. Plants and coal

  3. Water and natural gas

  4. Energy and water
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
  • A nonrenewable resource is a resource of economic value that cannot be readily replaced by natural means on a level equal to its consumption. For example, Most fossil fuels, such as oil, natural gas, and coal and earth metals, minerals.
  • These resources are considered non-renewable because their formation takes billions of years.
  • Hence coal and minerals are examples for the non-renewable resource.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Coal and minerals'.
Multiple choice commercial applications water and air and their importance natural resources and their types promotion of renewable resources protecting our environment

Metallic minerals and fossil fuels are

  1. Non-renewable resources

  2. Inexhaustible resources

  3. Renewable

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Resources are of two types, renewable and nonrenewable. Renewable resources are those resources that can be renewed and replenished. Nonrenewable resources are those resources that cannot be renewed or replenished. Examples of renewable resources include water, solar, wind. Examples of nonrenewable resources include metallic minerals and fossil fuels. 

Thus, the correct answer is 'Non-renewable resources'.