Earth Spheres, Geothermal Energy, Earths Systems

Front

Energy that uses heat from within the earth is ____.

Back

Geothermal

Front

What is one advantage of using hydroelectricity as an energy source? Reservoirs can be used to irrigate crops.

Back

Reservoirs can be used to irrigate crops.

Front

What is a disadvantage of using coal as an energy source?

Back

Mining can damage the environment

Front

What is a disadvantage of using nuclear power?

Back

It releases radiation as a byproduct

Front

Which two energy sources require open space? Options: Biomass and natural gas, Wind and Hydropower, Wind and Solar power, Solar power and Nuclear power

Back

Wind and Solar power

Front

Which energy source depends on the weather? Options: Hydropower, Solar, Wind, Geothermal

Back

Solar

Front

Which energy source uses turbines that spin in open air?

Back

Wind

Front

Which of these is NOT a fossil fuel? Natural gas, Oil, Coal, Nuclear

Back

Nuclear

Front

The surface of the earth, otherwise known as the ______, is broken into seven major pieces and sits atop a liquid layer called the _______

Back

lithosphere, asthenosphere

Front

The San Andrea's Fault in California is which type of boundary? Options: Convergent, Divergent, Subductive Zone, Transform

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Transform