IB ESS - Topic 7

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Are fossil fuels a renewable energy resource?

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No

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The increase in burning of fossil fuels has led to an ____________ in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

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increase

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Is nuclear a renewable energy resource?

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No

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Which of the following is contributing to an INCREASE in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere? (deforestation, photosynthesis, oceans, all of the above, the loss of animal species)

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deforestation

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Which is not true about geothermal energy? (minimal environmental impact, low start-up costs, very efficient production of energy, geothermal reservoirs are naturally replenished)

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low start-up costs

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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 is the primary greenhouse gas emitted by burning fossil fuels?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2)

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What is deforestation?

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The clearing or thinning of forests by humans.

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What is the impact of photosynthesis on carbon dioxide levels?

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Photosynthesis decreases carbon dioxide levels by converting CO2 into oxygen.

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What are the environmental impacts of fossil fuel extraction?

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Habitat destruction, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions.