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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhen energy from the sun is used to heat something directly (with no moving parts), it is called...active solar heatingpassive solar heatingphotovoltaic cells
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the term for the technology that generates electricity when sunlight in semiconductors, causing them to move?active solar heatingpassive solar heatingphotovoltaic cells
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich is NOT an advantage of geothermal power?renewableno pollutionyou don't have to transport itgeysers and volcanoes are everywhere
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is an example of alternative energy (renewable, but not in heavy use)?hydroelectric damswind farmshydrogen fuel cellsgeothermal energy
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is a disadvantage of windmills?amount of land requiredtime to construct onethe availability of windthe location of reliable wind
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich renewable energy source uses the superheated water below earth's surface to spin a turbine and generator?hydroelectric damgeothermal powerwind farmhydrogen fuel
- 7. Multiple ChoiceLeaving lights on in vacant rooms, washing clothes in hot water, and driving alone are examples of what?low energy efficiencymoderate energy efficiencyhigh energy efficiency
- 8. Multiple ChoiceHydroelectric dams and tidal power both use what to turn turbines?water pumped uphillflowing waterelectricity to split watersteam
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhere would the best location for solar power be?FloridaPennsylvaniaMaineMontana
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich energy source does NOT use turbines?windhydropowersolarnuclear
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe sun produces energy using _____.fissionfusionbiomassgeothermal
- 12. Multiple ChoiceEnergy from deep within the Earth is called ____ energy.solarwindbiomassgeothermal
- 13. Multiple ChoiceEnergy from the uneven heating of the Earth is called -solarwindgeothermalbiomass
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following can NOT trace their original energy source back to the sun?hydropowergeothermalwindsolar
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhich energy source contributes to air pollution?hydropowersolargeothermalbiomass
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__________ is an energy resource that WILL NOT run out in the next several hundred years.Renewable Energy ResourceNonrenewable Energy Resource - 17. Multiple Choice__________ is an energy resource that WILL run out in the next several hundred years.Renewable Energy ResourceNonrenewable Energy Resource
- 18. Multiple Choice_________is energy generated when moving water turns turbines.WindHydroGeothermalSolar
- 19. Multiple Choice_________is natural products that provide energy through burning them.GeothermalNatural GasCoalBiomass
- 20. Multiple ChoiceCoal is a __________ energy resource.RenewableNonrenewable
- 21. Multiple Choice
Nuclear Power is a __________ energy resource.
Renewable
Nonrenewable
- 22. Multiple ChoiceNatural Gas is a __________ energy resource.RenewableNonrenewable
- 23. Multiple ChoiceOil is a __________ energy resource.RenewableNonrenewable
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhat percentage of our energy use comes from fossil fuels?25%45%61%86%
- 25. Multiple ChoiceTrees, crops, garbage, & landfill gas are all examples ofEnergyBiomassHeatNuclear waste
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