Energy Source Flashcard

Front

Type of fuel source that causes DEFORESTATION: Solar energy, Nuclear fission, Geothermal, Biomass

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Biomass

Front

Differences in __________ SEPARATE the various components of crude OIL.

Back

boiling points

Front

Which of the following DOES NOT use a turbine?
Options: Hydroelectric, Wind, Solar, Nuclear

Back

Solar

Front

The poster shown below advertises tours of a power plant.
This power plant produces electricity most likely by using- fossil fuels, biofuels, solar energy, geothermal energy

Back

geothermal energy

Front

Most of the developing countries in the world depend on _______ for their main source of energy.

Back

biomass (including wood, manure, etc)

Front

Which of the following is a disadvantage of solar energy? Options: It can only be used effectively in certain regions and certain times of day, It produces greenhouse gases during use, It is a nonrenewable energy source, It is inexpensive compared to other sources

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It can only be used effectively in certain regions and certain times of day

Front

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a renewable energy source? wind, solar, nuclear, biomass

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nuclear

Front

Which location would be best for geothermal energy? Arizona, Oklahoma, Hawaii, Colorado

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Hawaii

Front

What is a drawback to hydroelectric power?

Back

fish being isolated on one side of the dam

Front

The following are advantages of which type of energy?

· Ideal for mobile combustion engines
· Quick ignition/ turn-off capability
· Cleaner-burning than coal

Back

Petroleum