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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhy do we use non-renewable resources instead of renewable resources?Less ExpensiveMore EnergyAll of the above
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe cleanest burning fossil fuel is ______.coaloilwindnatural gas
- 3. Multiple ChoiceFossil fuels are classified as nonrenewable because they.......require expensive equipmenttake millions of years to replacecan be found all overprovide all the energy we use
- 4. Multiple ChoiceCorn, wheat, and soybeans can be made into a substance called ethanol. In some places, ethanol is part of a mixture used to power cars and trucks. What type of alternative energy resource is ethanol?HydroelectricGeothermalBiofuelsSolar
- 5. Multiple Choice
What are fossil fuels?Dinosaur bonesResources made from once living organismsCombination of different rocksGas Stations - 6. Multiple ChoiceDrilling and transporting fossil fuels causes damage to natural habitats and can lead to land and water pollution.TrueFalse
- 7. Multiple ChoiceA liquid fossil fuel formed from the remains of animals, algae, and other organisms ispetroleum.coal.natural gas.hydrocarbon.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Why are fossils fuels so widely used?
They are renewable so they won't run out.
They pollution they produce is less compared to renewable energy sources.
They are easy to obtain and process.
They don't disrupt the environment when mined from the earth.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Hydraulic fracturing is a technique used to extract
oil & natural gas
just oil
just natural gas
oil, natural gas & coal
- 10. Multiple Choice
A significant disadvantage of tar sands as an alternative oil source, compared with traditional oil drilling, is
the use of so much energy to extract the energy source
the potential for ocean oil spills
the production of additional CO2 into the atmosphere
that tar sands are more expensive than traditional oil
- 11. Multiple ChoiceNuclear power uses ____ for fuel.steelcoaluraniumhydrogen
- 12. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following are problems of nuclear energy except ---storage of radioactive fuelpollutionsecurity concernsnatural disasters (tsunamis, earthquakes, etc.)
- 13. Multiple Choice
What happens when water flows through a dam?
The water evaporates.
The water turns a turbine.
The water is pumped back up.
The water creates sparks making electricity.
- 14. Multiple Choice
What are some concerns about building dams to create hydropower? Check all that apply.
Dams change the environment.
There are no concerns.
Dams change fish swimming patterns.
Dams store too much water.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Two Disadvantages of Solar Power are:
It is polluting
It is not always sunny out
It is inefficient (nor fully utilizing the Sun's energy)
It cannot be stored at all.
- 16. Multiple Choice
What is a disadvantage of wind turbines?
They pollute the air.
They do not pollute
They produce noise and may harm some animals
They are "green" energy
- 17. Multiple Choice
"Geo" means? "Thermal" means?
Earth and Cold
Earth and Heat
Sun and Heat
Sun and Cold
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which is a major source of geothermal energy? (Two answers)
Refrigerator water
Hot springs
Geysers
Saliva
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a con of geothermal energy?
High upfront cost
Low amount of pollution
Environmentally friendly
Easily accessible
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is a disadvantage of hydrogen fuel cellsproduces pollutionexpensive and flammableheavy and weaklarge and unattractive
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