Test: 20.1 to 20.10 Energy Resources

Front

What is the primary use of coal today?

Back

To produce electricity.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a use of fossil fuels?

Back

Windmills.

Front

What are the three main fossil fuels?

Back

Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas.

Front

Where are 75% of the world's known tar sand deposits located?

Back

Alberta, Canada.

Front

What converts chemical energy from fossil fuels into electrical energy?

Back

Electric generators.

Front

Define fossil fuels.

Back

Natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, used as energy sources.

Front

What is the environmental impact of burning fossil fuels?

Back

It releases greenhouse gases, contributing to climate change.

Front

What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources?

Back

Renewable sources can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable sources cannot.

Front

Give an example of a renewable energy source.

Back

Solar energy.

Front

What is the role of power plants in energy production?

Back

They convert various energy sources into electrical energy.