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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is an advantage of Oil?
Chance of a spill
High amounts of gas released when burned
Nonrenewable
Inexpensive
- 2. Multiple Choice
This is formed from heat deep within the earth.
Nuclear
Geothermal
Hydropower
Biomass
- 3. Multiple Choice
This is formed from plants, garbage, and waste.
Biomass
Coal
Geothermal
Solar
- 4. Multiple Choice
Created from the mineral uranium, a nonrenewable energy source.
Coal
Nuclear
Oil
Natural Gas
- 5. Multiple Choice
Uses the motion of water to turn turbines, creating electricity.
Hydro
Wind
Biomass
Solar
- 6. Multiple Choice
The following picture is an example of what energy source?
Wind
Biomass
Coal
Hydropower
- 7. Multiple Choice
The following picture is an example of what energy source?
biomass
solar
coal
oil
- 8. Multiple Choice
What is an advantage of using hydropower as an energy source?
uses existing bodies of water.
may divert water and alter normal water flow.
might disrupt the movements of animals.
sometimes causes flooding in surrounding areas.
- 9. Multiple Choice
The following picture is an example of what energy source?
Hydro
Solar
Coal
Nuclear
- 10. Multiple Choice
A disadvantage of this energy source is that it pollutes the air with gases.
hydropwer
wind
coal
solar
- 11. Multiple Choice
An advantage of this energy source is it uses resources that can be renewed.
Coal
Oil
Biomass
Natural Gas
- 12. Multiple Choice
One disadvantage to this source is that it's not effective in certain weather.
Sun
Coal
Nuclear
Biomass
- 13. Multiple Choice
An advantage of this energy source is that it won't run out and does not pollute.
Nuclear
Wind
Coal
Oil
- 14. Multiple Choice
What energy source is shown in the picture?
Coal
Wind
Nuclear
Oil
- 15. Multiple Choice
What energy source is shown in the picture?
Coal
Oil
Natural Gas
Biomass
- 16. Multiple Choice
An advantage of this nonrenewable energy source is it's reliable during all climates/seasons.
Solar
Wind
Coal
Biomass
- 17. Multiple Choice
What is one disadvantage of coal?
Coal produces air pollution.
There isn't a lot of coal left which makes it expensive.
The world isn't using a lot of coal which makes it an undesirable job.
You can only use it to roast hot dogs and cook hamburgers.
- 18. Multiple Choice
What is one disadvantage of renewable energy?
Electricity and power could become much cheaper.
Third world countries could have affordable energy.
Many people could become energy independent.
Most sources are expensive to get started.
- 19. Multiple Choice
What is one disadvantage of using hydropower?
Hydropower is a renewable energy resource. There are no disadvantages.
The power is used as electricity to power large buildings instead of homes.
Building dams can damage natural wildlife and water systems like lakes and rivers.
Most of the time there isn't enough water power to create electricity.
- 20. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of the word, "conserve"?
consistent
waste
save
serve
- 21. Multiple Choice
Why does wind cause tree branches to sway, or move?
moving air attracts wind
moving air has energy
moving air contains moisture
moving air supplies oxygen
- 22. Multiple ChoiceApproximately 10% of the United States uses this type of resource.NonrenewableRenewable
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of renewable energy am I? I convert the sun's rays into electricity.windbiofuelsgeothermalsolar
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of renewable resource am I? I power large turbine generators that generate electricity.solargeothermalbiofuelswind
- 25. Multiple ChoiceFossil fuels are nonrenewable resources because theytake millions of years to formare easily replacedare in high demanddon't pollute the air
- 26. Multiple ChoiceThe original source of energy for fossil fuels comes from thesunEarth's crustgeothermal energyoceans
- 27. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the graph, what sector is the greatest user of energy?industrycommercialtransportationresidential
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the best title for the following?
geothermal
solar
windfossil fuelsnonrenewable energyheat energyrenewable energy - 29. Multiple ChoiceApproximately how much energy does the transportation sector use?27%52%14%8%
- 30. Multiple Choice
Which of the following transforms energy from uranium atoms into electrical energy?
magnetic fields
solar panels
nuclear fission
satellite dish
- 31. Multiple Choice
Which of the following transforms energy from plant and animal matter into electrical energy?
rotating windmills
burning biomass
splitting atoms
mining coal
- 32. Multiple ChoiceThe picture shows sunlight shining on solar panels.
Which statement best describes this energy source?Sunlight is a renewable energy source used to produce hydropower.Sunlight is a nonrenewable energy source used to produce nuclear power.Sunlight is a renewable energy source used to produce electricity.Sunlight is a nonrenewable energy source used to produce natural gas. - 33. Multiple Choice
There is the same amount of energy today as when the world began.
True
False
- 34. Multiple ChoiceCause of pollution in our air and water is _________geothermalfossil fuelsbiomasspolitics
- 35. Multiple Choice__________ is an energy resource that WILL NOT run out in the next several hundred years.Renewable Energy ResourceNonrenewable Energy Resource
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