8.P.2.1

The North Carolina Essential Standards are linked here for your reference.

The quick reference guide for this portion of the EOG is below including standard and

description, approximate percentage of the EOG and approximate number of questions.

This is meant as a consolidated guide only using the resources provided by NCDPI.

Specific information is linked here.

Multiple Choice

Which resource when used causes the most pollution?

• SOLAR

• COAL

• WIND

• WATER

Multiple Choice

A student created a table to summarize the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power plants.

Which statement best fits in the box labeled “X”?

• Nuclear power plants affect city economies.

• Disposal of nuclear waste can affect natural habitats.

• Nuclear power reduces dependence on fossil fuels.

• Conversion of nuclear energy to electricity is very efficient.

Multiple Choice

Which would most likely result from an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico that begins to leak crude oil?

• The leaking oil would permanently damage or destroy the ecosystems of the Gulf.

• The water would easily dissolve the leaking oil before any damage could be caused.

• The leaking oil would easily be cleaned up and no damage would be done to the Gulf.

Multiple Choice

What is the greatest contributor to air pollution in the United States?

• factories

• cars/automobiles

• power plants

Multiple Choice

Which best describes the main concern with using nuclear fission (radioactivity) as an alternative energy source?

• The number of accidents in power plants using nuclear fission is higher than for other power plants.

• The raw materials for power plants using nuclear fission are more expensive than for other power plants.

• The temperatures required for power plants using nuclear fission cannot be easily achieved and controlled.

• The disposal of waste from power plants using nuclear fission is potentially more hazardous than for other power plants.

Multiple Choice

Which is an environmental consequence of using biomass as a source of energy?

• There are no environmental consequences for using biomass as a source of energy.

• Biomass creates harmful emission of carbon and sulfur, and causes massive cutting of trees.

• Biomass has a great impact on the temperature of fresh water and the amount of dissolved oxygen.

Multiple Choice

Which environmental consequence is most often associated with obtaining energy from fossil fuels?

• air pollution

• noise pollution

• disruption of bird migration

• excessive use of valuable land

Multiple Choice

Which form of power is the most energy efficient?

• water turbines

• coal-fired plants

• combustion engines

Multiple Choice

Which form of energy transformation would result in the emission of the greenhouse gas methane?

• nuclear energy

• solar energy

• coal mining

Multiple Choice

Which is considered to be an important source of energy worldwide which may impact plant growth?

• biomass

• geothermal

• hydroelectric

Multiple Choice

Which is considered to be an important source of energy worldwide which may impact plant growth?

• biomass

• geothermal

• hydroelectric

Multiple Choice

When building a dam for a hydroelectric power plant, which best describes a possible negative effect on the environment?

• flooding

• air pollution

• radioactive waste

Multiple Choice

Which environmentally safe energy sources depend heavily on the sun?

• wind and solar

• nuclear and coal

• solar and nuclear

Multiple Choice

Why do many communities use resources other than windmills to obtain energy?

• Windmills make small amounts of energy.

• Some areas have inconsistent winds.

• Windmills are visual pollutants.

Multiple Choice

Which renewable resource is used with photovoltaic cells to produce electricity?

• hydrothermal energy

• solar energy

• geothermal energy

• nuclear energy

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to limit the use of fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas?

• Fossil fuels are an unlimited resource on the Earth.

• Fossil fuels can be renewed in a matter of a few years.

• Fossil fuels cannot be replenished

Multiple Choice

Cars are powered by gasoline made from oil. Which is the best way to conserve (save) gasoline?

• carpool to school

• ride a bus to school

• ride a bike to school

• drive alone to school

Multiple Choice

Which is the best example of a nonrenewable energy resource?

• coal

• ethanol

• oxygen

Multiple Choice

Which source of electricity would harm the environment the least?

• solar power

• diesel generator

• hydroelectric dams

• power lines

Multiple Choice

Which best explains why fossil fuels should be conserved?

• They are inexpensive.

• They are in limited supply.

• They are dangerous to handle.

• They do not cause pollution when used.

Multiple Choice

Fossil fuels are made up of organisms that died millions of years ago.

Which best describes this source of energy?

• Fossil fuels are nonrenewable sources of energy.

• Fossil fuels are renewable sources of energy.

• Fossil fuels are nuclear sources of energy.

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of conservation (saving) of energy resources?

• Niagara Falls, straddling both countries, produces electricity for Canada and the U.S.

• Windmills in the Netherlands have been capturing wind power for more than 2,000 years.

• In the U.S., households are replacing their incandescent light bulbs (old looking ones) with compact fluorescent light bulbs(spiral ones).

Multiple Choice

Which of these technologies helps a power company use renewable energy for the production of electricity?

• hydroelectric power

• nuclear power plants

• natural gas generators

• coal-fired power plants

Multiple Choice

How does coal compare to natural gas?

• Both are renewable.

• Both are non-renewable.

• Coal is renewable, while natural gas is non-renewable.