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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which energy source is considered renewable?
Coal
Petroleum
Natural gas
Hydroelectric
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which is NOT a benefit of wind energy?
low or no emissions
requires small or reduced land use
low operational and maintenance costs
renewable source of power
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which is not true about geothermal energy?
minimal environmental impact
low cost
very efficient production of energy
geothermal reservoirs are naturally replenished
- 4. Multiple Choice
What statement about solar energy is true?
requires a small amount of space
it is not considered expensive to setup or maintian
there are no harmful metals or gases used during manufacturing of solar panels
solar energy can be intermittent (not consistent)
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following energy types is not a fossil fuel?
Natural gas
Geothermal
Petroleum
Coal
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which method of energy can be affected by drought?
Wind
Hydroelectric
Biofuels
Nuclear
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which of the following sources of energy generates emissions during use?
Natural gas
Hydropower
Nuclear
Wind
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which is true about nuclear power?
Not considered a renewable fuel source
High greenhouse gas emmisions
Requires fossil fuels during energy generation
Uranium is easy to mine and transport
- 9. Multiple Choice
Coal is NOT ________________.
abundant
generate greenhouse gasses
expensive
destructive to natural habitats
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which is a negative aspect of the use of petroleum?
It is extracted at a low cost.
It can be easily transported
It produces hazardous substances.
Petroleum is used in many products.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which is a renewable source of energy?
Uranium
Coal
Waves
Oil
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which is FALSE about hydroelectric power?
Has little or no impact on the environment.
Energy output can be regulated to meet demand.
No greenhouse emissions.
Dams are expensive to build.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which energy source provides most of the energy produced in the United States?
Solar
Petroleum
Nuclear
Hydroelectric power
- 14. Multiple Choice
_______________ is an energy source derived from living things.
Solar power
Nuclear power
Coal power
Wind power
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which source of energy is commonly found near earthquake and tectonic plate movement?
Geothermal
Solar
Natural gas
Wind
- 16. Multiple Choice
What is one way you could help reduce energy consumption?
Drive to work or school in your car.
Increase the use non-recyclable products.
Avoid car-pooling or mass transit.
Use more efficient light bulbs, like LED or compact fluorescent bulbs.
- 17. Multiple Choice
The disposal of waste used during production of energy is an environmental problem caused by ____________ power.
Wind
Solar
Hydroelectric
Nuclear
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which of the following substances is fuel used in nuclear power plants?
peat
wood
uranium
coal
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which non-renewable resource produces the most air pollution?
nuclear energy
wind energy
solar energy
coal
- 20. Multiple Choice
A resource that can be replaced or replenished in less time than it takes to draw the supply down is called:
coal
renewable
nuclear
non-renewable
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