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Energy Sources and the Environment Exam

Energy Sources and the Environment Exam

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Science

9th - 12th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are renewable resources?

Back

Renewable resources are energy sources that are replaced faster than they are used, such as the Sun, wind, water, and Earth's internal heat.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is geothermal energy?

Back

Geothermal energy is the use of thermal energy from inside the Earth to generate electricity or provide heating.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How are spent nuclear fuel rods disposed?

Back

Spent nuclear fuel rods are typically stored in a deep pool of water to cool and shield radiation.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do nuclear power plants produce to generate electric current?

Back

Nuclear power plants produce steam to generate electric current.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a photovoltaic cell?

Back

A photovoltaic cell is a device that converts radiant energy (solar energy) into electrical energy.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are nonrenewable resources?

Back

Nonrenewable resources are energy sources that cannot be replenished in a short time, such as fossil fuels.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary energy source for wind energy?

Back

The primary energy source for wind energy is the kinetic energy of moving air.

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