What kind of environment would have had to existed in the past for an area to have coal today? Options: Any environment where a large number of plants and animals died., A swamp with many generation of plants that died and couldn't decompose naturally., A sea where many plants and animals died and couldn't decompose., A desert environment where no living things ever existed.

A swamp with many generation of plants that died and couldn't decompose naturally.

A disadvantage of solar energy is

that the clouds can block the sunlight and it is not available at night

Predict a negative effect that could occur over the next 50 years if coal mining increased.

Coal mining can reduce the natural environment in the surrounding land

the practice of decreasing the use of natural resources in order to save them

Which statement gives the best explanation of the benefits of renewable resources? Options: Renewable resources cause destruction of land. Renewable resources generates energy that produces no greenhouse gases. Renewable resources are nonrenewable. Renewable resources generates various amounts of pollution.

Renewable resources generates energy that produces no greenhouse gases.

Human consumption of oil is happening at a rate that may cause concern. Which of the following is evidence that humans have reached peak oil consumption? Options: Oil requires greater lengths and expenses to obtain, Oil is easily accessible in many locations on Earth, There is a decreased demand for oil globally., The cost of oil has dropped in many developed countries.

Oil requires greater lengths and expenses to obtain

Which statement best classifies sea salt and describes its costs and benefits?

Sea salt is a nonrenewable resource and harvesting from the ocean can disrupt coastal ecosystems even though it has a variety of uses.

How could deforestation limit agricultural and medical advances?

It can decrease the ecosystem’s biodiversity.

Coal mining has effects on the environment and human health. Which of the following accurately describes an effect of coal mining? Coal mining can reduce the natural environment in surrounding land, Coal from mining can wash into bodies of water and cause an overgrowth of algae, The acid rain created by coal burning can burn your skin, Coal mining creates nuclear energy that causes immediate death.

Coal mining can reduce the natural environment in surrounding land.

What was an effect of the rapid industrialization of the United States of America in the late 19th century on American waterways?

River systems saw an increase in sophisticated dams along with an increase in pollution

The slogan “reduce, reuse, recycle” was used to educate the community on environmentally friendly practices. Which of the following is a benefit of such conservation efforts? A decrease in land reclamation, An increase in pollution, An increase in sustainable practices, A decrease in human population

An increase in sustainable practices

What is a general consideration that can be made when making policy decisions regarding the quality of life for Earth’s population?

To enact and enforce laws regarding the environment but without compromising the needs of future generations.

Which statement would be most helpful in protecting the environment from fossil fuel power plants? Options: Buying fewer mass produced products, Buying paper products made from harvested trees, Using solar power to generate electricity, Using natural gas as a fuel source instead of petroleum.

Using solar power to generate electricity

Renewable & Nonrenewable Energy-Evans Environmental Science Flashcards

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

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__________ is an energy resource that WILL NOT run out in the next several hundred years.

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Renewable Energy Resource

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Which of the following statements best describes an environmental concern with using offshore drilling to obtain oil? Offshore drilling can lead to a contamination of marine ecosystems, Offshore drilling requires a large amount of energy input to obtain a small amount of oil, Offshore drilling is not cost effective

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Offshore drilling can lead to a contamination of marine ecosystems

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Coal is a __________ energy resource.

Back

Nonrenewable

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Hyrdo Power is a __________ energy resource.

Back

Renewable

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Solar Power is a __________ energy resource.

Back

Renewable

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Nuclear Power is a __________ energy resource.

Back

Nonrenewable

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Natural Gas is a __________ energy resource.

Back

Nonrenewable

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