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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhen energy from the sun is used to heat something directly it is called...solar heatingthermal heatingphotovoltaic cells
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich is NOT an advantage of geothermal power?renewableno pollutionyou don't have to transport itgeysers and volcanoes are everywhere
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of alternative energy (renewable)?hydroelectric damswind farmsgeothermal energyall of the above
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is a disadvantage of windmills?amount of land requiredtime to construct onethe availability of windthe location of reliable wind
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich renewable energy source uses the superheated water below earth's surface to spin a turbine and generator?hydroelectric damgeothermal powerwind farmhydrogen fuel
- 6. Multiple ChoiceHydroelectric dams and tidal power both use what to turn turbines?water pumped uphillflowing waterelectricity to split watersteam
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhere would the best location for solar power be?FloridaPennsylvaniaMaineMontana
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich energy source does NOT use turbines?windhydropowersolarnuclear
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe sun produces energy using _____.fissionfusionbiomassgeothermal
- 10. Multiple ChoiceEnergy from deep within the Earth is called ____ energy.solarwindbiomassgeothermal
- 11. Multiple ChoiceEnergy from the uneven heating of the Earth is called -solarwindgeothermalbiomass
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following can NOT trace their original energy source back to the sun?hydropowergeothermalwindsolar
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich energy source contributes to air pollution?hydropowersolargeothermalfossil fuels
- 14. Multiple Choice
__________ is an energy resource that WILL NOT run out in the next several hundred years.Renewable Energy ResourceNonrenewable Energy Resource - 15. Multiple Choice__________ is an energy resource that WILL run out in the next several hundred years.Renewable Energy ResourceNonrenewable Energy Resource
- 16. Multiple Choice_________is energy generated when moving water turns turbines.WindHydroGeothermalSolar
- 17. Multiple Choice_________is natural products that provide energy through burning them.GeothermalNatural GasCoalBiomass
- 18. Multiple ChoiceCoal is a __________ energy resource.RenewableNonrenewable
- 19. Multiple ChoiceNatural Gas is a __________ energy resource.RenewableNonrenewable
- 20. Multiple ChoiceOil is a __________ energy resource.RenewableNonrenewable
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat percentage of our energy use comes from fossil fuels?25%45%61%86%
- 22. Multiple ChoiceTrees, crops, garbage, & landfill gas are all examples ofEnergyBiomassHeatNuclear waste
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhen coal is used by humans, it is typically used toHeat homes directlyHeat waterGenerate electricityHeat food
- 24. Multiple ChoiceFossil fuels are formed from organic material underground over...millions of yearsbillions of yearshundreds of yearsthousands of years
- 25. Multiple ChoiceMost of our electricity (in the US) comes from ....Burning gasolineBurning coal and Natural GasBurning NitrogenBurning Petroleum
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhich fossil fuel is liquid?Natural GasMethanePetroleumCoal
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following sources of energy will run out first?SolarNuclearBiomassFossil Fuels
- 28. Multiple Choice_________is compacted matter dug from under the Earth’s surface that is used to provide energy by burning it.HydroCoalNuclearGeothermal
- 29. Multiple Choice__________is a gas found under the Earth’s surface and is used to produce energy by burning it.GeothermalNatural GasCoalNuclear
- 30. Multiple ChoiceThe sun is the source of all energy on Earth. In other words, we can trace all energy back to the sun.truefalse
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