Energy Resources

Front

Which action would most likely reduce concerns about how strip mining can harm the environment?

Back

Reclaim the ecosystem after mining

Front

Many quarries in Virginia produce crushed (broken) stone. What industry uses the most crushed stone?

Back

Construction

Front

Which of the following is not a non-renewable resource? wind, Natural Gas, coal, petroleum

Back

wind

Front

Coal was formed from

Back

the remains of ancient swamp plants

Front

Which natural resource makes the largest contribution to Virginia’s economy? Options: Plutonium, Aluminum, Coal, Feldspar

Back

Coal

Front

What is a disadvantage associated with many renewable or alternative energy sources?

Back

cost

Front

Which of the following would be considered a renewable resource? trees, oil, coal, natural gas

Back

trees

Front

Which of the following energy resources is produced by fission? geothermal, wind, nuclear, biomass

Back

nuclear

Front

Generating hydroelectric power is most practical in an area with a

Back

large river

Front

Which renewable resource would be most affected by cloud cover? Options: biomass, hydroelectric, solar, wind

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solar