Chapter 04

Environmental Management
Question bank

Q. 1 Multiple Choice questions

1. Which of the following is a o b) Nuclear power plant

renewable source of energy? o c) Hydroelectric power plant
o a) Coal o d) Solar power plant
o b) Natural gas 7. Which of the following is a
o c) Wind disadvantage of using solar energy?
o d) Nuclear o a) High initial cost
2. What is the primary fuel used in o b) Air pollution
thermal power plants? o c) Limited availability
o a) Uranium o d) High operational cost
o b) Coal 8. What is the main advantage of using
o c) Natural gas wind energy?
o d) Water o a) It is non-renewable
3. Which of the following energy o b) It produces greenhouse gases
sources is associated with the least o c) It is abundant and renewable
environmental pollution? o d) It requires a lot of water
o a) Coal 9. Which of the following is a non-
o b) Oil renewable source of energy?
o c) Wind o a) Solar
o d) Natural gas o b) Wind
4. What is the principle behind the o c) Biomass
generation of electricity in most o d) Natural gas
power plants? 10.Which device is used to convert
o a) Electromagnetic induction solar energy directly into electrical
o b) Chemical reaction energy?
o c) Nuclear fusion o a) Solar heater
o d) Photosynthesis o b) Solar cooker
5. Which of the following is not a o c) Solar cell
greenhouse gas? o d) Solar reflector
o a) Carbon dioxide 11.Which of the following is a major
o b) Methane problem associated with nuclear
o c) Nitrogen power plants?
o d) Water vapor o a) High fuel cost
6. Which type of power plant uses the o b) Air pollution
kinetic energy of flowing water to o c) Radioactive waste disposal
generate electricity? o d) High water usage
o a) Thermal power plant
12.Which of the following is used as a o c) It is renewable and can reduce
fuel in nuclear power plants? waste
o a) Coal o d) It is expensive
o b) Uranium 19.Which of the following is a
o c) Natural gas disadvantage of hydroelectric
o d) Biomass power?
13.Which of the following is a benefit o a) It produces greenhouse gases
of using hydroelectric power? o b) It can disrupt local ecosystems
o a) It produces greenhouse gases o c) It is non-renewable
o b) It is dependent on fossil fuels o d) It has high fuel costs
o c) It is renewable and produces no 20.Which of the following is used to
direct emissions generate electricity in a geothermal
o d) It has high operational costs power plant?
14.What is the main component of o a) Solar energy
natural gas? o b) Wind energy
o a) Methane o c) Heat from the Earth’s interior
o b) Ethane o d) Biomass
o c) Propane 21.Which of the following is a benefit
o d) Butane of using solar energy?
15.Which of the following is a o a) It is non-renewable
disadvantage of wind energy? o b) It produces greenhouse gases
o a) It produces greenhouse gases o c) It is abundant and renewable
o b) It is non-renewable o d) It requires a lot of water
o c) It can be intermittent and variable 22.Which of the following is a
o d) It requires a lot of water disadvantage of using natural gas?
16.Which of the following is a method o a) It is renewable
to reduce the environmental impact o b) It produces greenhouse gases
of coal power plants? o c) It is abundant
o a) Using more coal o d) It is clean-burning
o b) Increasing water usage 23.Which of the following is a major
o c) Implementing carbon capture and source of energy for thermal power
storage plants?
o d) Reducing efficiency o a) Wind
17.Which of the following is a o b) Solar
renewable source of energy? o c) Coal
o a) Oil o d) Biomass
o b) Coal 24.Which of the following is a benefit
o c) Solar of using nuclear energy?
o d) Natural gas o a) It produces a lot of greenhouse
18.Which of the following is a major gases
advantage of using biomass energy? o b) It is renewable
o a) It is non-renewable o c) It produces a large amount of
o b) It produces a lot of waste energy from a small amount of fuel
o d) It is dependent on weather 28.Which of the following is a
conditions disadvantage of using biomass
25.Which of the following is a energy?
disadvantage of using coal as an o a) It is non-renewable
energy source? o b) It produces a lot of waste
o a) It is renewable o c) It can lead to deforestation
o b) It produces greenhouse gases o d) It is expensive
o c) It is abundant 29.Which of the following is a benefit
o d) It is clean-burning of using geothermal energy?
26.Which of the following is a o a) It is non-renewable
renewable source of energy? o b) It produces greenhouse gases
o a) Oil o c) It is abundant and renewable
o b) Coal o d) It requires a lot of water
o c) Wind 30.Which of the following is a major
o d) Natural gas disadvantage of using nuclear
27.Which of the following is a major energy?
advantage of using wind energy? o a) High fuel cost
o a) It is non-renewable o b) Air pollution
o b) It produces greenhouse gases o c) Radioactive waste disposal
o c) It is abundant and renewable o d) High water usage
o d) It requires a lot of water

Q. 2 State whether following statement is True or False, justify your

answer
1. Solar energy is a non-renewable source of energy.
2. Wind turbines convert kinetic energy into electrical energy.
3. Natural gas is a renewable source of energy.
4. Hydroelectric power plants use the kinetic energy of flowing water to generate
electricity.
5. Geothermal energy is harnessed from the heat within the Earth’s interior.
6. Biomass energy is produced from organic materials like plant and animal waste.
7. Nuclear power plants produce greenhouse gases during electricity generation.
8. Electromagnetic induction is the principle used in most power plants to generate
electricity.
9. Carbon capture and storage is a method to increase greenhouse gas emissions.
10.Solar cells convert solar energy directly into electrical energy.
11.Wind energy is a non-renewable source of energy.
12.Hydroelectric power plants can disrupt local ecosystems.
13.Nuclear waste disposal is a major challenge associated with nuclear power
plants.
14.Biomass energy can lead to deforestation if not managed sustainably.
15.Geothermal power plants do not produce any emissions.
16.The main component of natural gas is methane.
17.Solar energy is abundant and renewable.
18.Wind turbines require a lot of water to operate.
19.Hydroelectric power is dependent on fossil fuels.
20.Using fossil fuels for energy production contributes to global warming.

Q. 3. Fill in the blanks

1. The primary fuel used in thermal power plants is __________.
2. __________ energy is harnessed from the sun using solar panels.
3. Wind turbines convert __________ energy into electrical energy.
4. The main component of natural gas is __________.
5. __________ power plants use the kinetic energy of flowing water to generate
electricity.
6. The process of generating electricity using the heat from the Earth’s interior is
called __________ energy.
7. __________ is a renewable source of energy that does not produce greenhouse
gases.
8. The principle of __________ induction is used in most power plants to generate
electricity.
9. __________ is a major problem associated with nuclear power plants due to the
disposal of waste.
10.__________ energy is obtained from organic materials like plant and animal
waste.
11.The energy obtained from fossil fuels is not considered __________ energy.
12.__________ cells convert solar radiation directly into electrical energy.
13.__________ capture and storage is a method to reduce the environmental
impact of coal power plants.
14.__________ energy is abundant and renewable, but can be intermittent and
variable.
15.The kinetic energy in flowing water drives __________ to generate electricity
in hydroelectric power plants.
16.__________ is a disadvantage of using biomass energy as it can lead to
deforestation.
17.The __________ energy of wind is used in windmills to generate electricity.
18.__________ energy is a non-renewable source that produces a large amount of
energy from a small amount of fuel.
19.__________ energy is generated using the heat from the sun.
20.The __________ energy of water in dams is used for the generation of
electricity.

Q. 4 Odd man out (give reason)

1. Identify the odd one out: o c) Coal energy
o a) Solar energy o d) Hydroelectric energy
o b) Wind energy 2. Identify the odd one out:
o a) Solar cell o c) Nitrogen
o b) Wind turbine o d) Water vapor
o c) Hydroelectric dam 7. Identify the odd one out:
o d) Diesel generator o a) Solar heater
3. Identify the odd one out: o b) Solar cooker
o a) Methane o c) Solar cell
o b) Ethane o d) Solar reflector
o c) Propane 8. Identify the odd one out:
o d) Uranium o a) Wind energy
4. Identify the odd one out: o b) Solar energy
o a) Biomass energy o c) Hydroelectric energy
o b) Geothermal energy o d) Natural gas
o c) Nuclear energy 9. Identify the odd one out:
o d) Wind energy o a) Coal
5. Identify the odd one out: o b) Oil
o a) Electromagnetic induction o c) Natural gas
o b) Photosynthesis o d) Wind
o c) Chemical reaction 10.Identify the odd one out:
o d) Nuclear fission o a) Renewable energy
6. Identify the odd one out: o b) Non-renewable energy
o a) Carbon dioxide o c) Green energy
o b) Methane o d) Sustainable energy

Q. 5 dentify, Label and explain

 Q. 6 Answer the following question (2marks)
1. Explain the principle of electromagnetic induction.
2. What are the main components of a wind turbine?
3. Describe the process of generating electricity in a hydroelectric power plant.
4. What are the advantages of using solar energy?
5. List the environmental impacts of using coal as an energy source.
6. How does a geothermal power plant generate electricity?
7. What is biomass energy and how is it produced?
8. Explain the concept of carbon capture and storage.
9. What are the benefits of using nuclear energy?
10.Describe the process of energy conversion in a thermal power plant.
11.What are the disadvantages of using wind energy?
12.How does a solar cell work?
13.What is the role of a turbine in a power plant?
14.Explain the term ‘renewable energy’ with examples.
15.What are the challenges associated with the disposal of nuclear waste?
16.Describe the process of generating electricity using natural gas.
17.What are the benefits of using hydroelectric power?
18.Explain the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources.
19.What is the significance of green energy in combating climate change?
20.How does the use of fossil fuels contribute to global warming?

Q. 7 Define the following terms

1. Renewable energy.
2. Solar energy.
3. Wind energy.
4. Geothermal energy.
5. Biomass energy.
6. Hydroelectric power.
7. Nuclear energy.
8. Electromagnetic induction.
9. Carbon capture and storage.
10.Green energy

Q. 8 Answer the following question (3marks)

1. Explain the process of generating electricity in a thermal power plant.
2. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using solar energy.
3. What are the environmental impacts of using coal as an energy source?
4. How does a wind turbine generate electricity? Explain the process.
5. Discuss the benefits and challenges of using nuclear energy.
6. Explain the principle of electromagnetic induction and its application in power
generation.
7. What is geothermal energy and how is it harnessed for electricity generation?
8. Describe the process of energy conversion in a hydroelectric power plant.
9. What are the main components of a solar cell and how do they work together to
generate electricity?
10.Discuss the role of biomass energy in sustainable development.
11.Explain the concept of carbon capture and storage and its importance in
reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
12.Compare and contrast renewable and non-renewable energy sources with
examples.
13.What are the advantages of using wind energy over fossil fuels?
14.Describe the process of generating electricity using natural gas.
15.What are the challenges associated with the disposal of nuclear waste?
16.Explain the significance of green energy in combating climate change.
17.How does the use of fossil fuels contribute to global warming?
18.Discuss the potential of tidal energy as a renewable energy source.
19.What are the benefits and limitations of using hydroelectric power?
20.Explain the process of energy conversion in a geothermal power plant.

Q. 9 Answer the following question (5marks)

1. Explain the process of generating electricity in a nuclear power plant. Discuss
the advantages and disadvantages of using nuclear energy.
2. Describe the working principle of a solar cell and its applications.
3. Discuss the environmental impacts of using fossil fuels for energy production.
How can these impacts be mitigated?
4. Explain the process of generating electricity in a hydroelectric power plant.
What are the benefits and challenges associated with hydroelectric power?
5. Describe the principle of electromagnetic induction and its application in power
generation.
6. What is geothermal energy? Explain how geothermal power plants generate
electricity.
7. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using wind energy. How does a
wind turbine work?
8. Explain the concept of carbon capture and storage. Why is it important in
reducing greenhouse gas emissions?
9. Describe the process of generating electricity using biomass energy. What are
the benefits and limitations of biomass energy?
10.Compare and contrast renewable and non-renewable energy sources with
examples.
11.What are the main components of a thermal power plant? Explain the process of
energy conversion in a thermal power plant.
12.Discuss the role of green energy in combating climate change. Provide
examples of green energy sources.
13.Explain the process of generating electricity using natural gas. What are the
environmental impacts of natural gas extraction and use?
14.Describe the potential of tidal energy as a renewable energy source. How is
electricity generated using tidal energy?
15.What are the challenges associated with the disposal of nuclear waste? How can
these challenges be addressed?