Ch. 17 & Ch. 18 Energy Review

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_______________consists of plant material, manure, or any other organic matter that is used as an energy source

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biomass fuels

Front

Fuel is used for four main purposes. Which one below is not a main purpose? heating & cooling buildings, transportation, manufacturing, cooking

Back

cooking

Front

Where do coal, oil and natural gas come from?

Back

the remains of organisms

Front

Nearly all renewable energy comes directly or indirectly from the sun.

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True

Front

Renewable biomass fuels, such as wood and dung, are major sources of energy in under developing countries.

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False

Front

A wind power plant works much like a hydroelectric dam

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False

Front

A _____________ is heated by the sun as it flows through solar collectors.

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liquid

Front

_______is electrical energy produced by falling water.

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hydroelectric energy

Front

Which of the following is an advantage of nuclear energy? Options: It does not produce solid waste., It does not produce air pollution., It does not have any safety risks., It is cost-efficient.

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It does not produce air pollution.

Front

Cars and trucks can run on ethanol or _______ a blend of gasoline and ethanol. (It produces less air pollution than fossil fuels)

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Gasohol