9.1 Mastery Check

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What type of energy is provided by processes that replenish themselves or are continuously present as a feature of the solar system?

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Renewable energy.

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True or False: Society uses fossil fuels, and more oil, gas, and coal are constantly forming.

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False.

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True or False: Fossil fuels are considered non-renewable resources.

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True.

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What resource forms from large accumulations of modified plant materials?

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Coal.

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True or False: A reserve is a known deposit of energy material that is currently too expensive to extract using today's technology.

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False.

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Define renewable energy.

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Energy from sources that are naturally replenished, such as solar, wind, and hydro.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, including coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is the primary environmental concern associated with fossil fuel use?

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Greenhouse gas emissions leading to climate change.

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List three examples of renewable energy sources.

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Solar, wind, and hydroelectric energy.

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What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable resources are finite and cannot be replaced once used.