Energy Resources

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Which energy source is considered renewable? Options: Coal, Petroleum, Natural gas, Hydroelectric

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Hydroelectric

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Which is NOT a benefit of wind energy? Options: low or no emissions, low operational and maintenance costs, renewable source of power

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requires small or reduced land use

Front

Which is not true about geothermal energy? Options: minimal environmental impact, very efficient production of energy, geothermal reservoirs are naturally replenished

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low start-up costs

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What statement about solar energy is true? Options: requires a small amount of space, it is not considered expensive to setup or maintain, there are no harmful metals or gases used during manufacturing of solar panels, solar energy can be intermittent (not consistent)

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solar energy can be intermittent (not consistent)

Front

Which of the following energy types is not a fossil fuel? Natural gas, Geothermal, Petroleum, Coal

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Geothermal

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Which method of energy can be affected by drought? Wind, Hydropower, Biofuels, Nuclear

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Hydropower

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Which of the following sources of energy generates emissions during use? Natural gas, Hydropower, Nuclear, Wind

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Natural gas

Front

Which is true about nuclear power?

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Not considered a renewable fuel source

Front

Coal is NOT ________________.

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expensive

Front

Which is a negative aspect of the use of petroleum?

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It produces hazardous substances.