Energy Resources

Multiple Choice

Hyrdo Power is a __________ energy resource.

• Renewable
• Nonrenewable

Multiple Choice

What is one ADVANTAGE of using renewable resources?

• They will never run out.

• They are more expensive.

• They are bad for the environment.

Multiple Choice

What are the 3 fossil fuels?

• charcoal, oil and natural gas

• coal, baby oil and natural gas

• coal, oil and natural gas

• charcoal, oil and cooking oil

• None of the above

Multiple Select

How has hydraulic fracking affected the production of oil resources in the U.S?

• It has increased the amount of oil the U.S. has produced by using the current oil supply more efficiently.

• It has decreased the amount of oil the U.S. has produced because it has replaced the need for traditional drilling.

• It has increased the amount of oil the U.S. has produced by accessing additional oil sources.

• It has decreased the amount of oil the U.S. has produced because it is a renewable energy source that is easier to access.

Multiple Choice

How will the European energy model help the region manage energy resources?

• The model requires they get their energy from many different sources, as opposed to using one main source that can be depleted.

• The model includes sources that are currently being used in high percentages around the world.

• The model only uses nonrenewable resources which makes it easier for them to reach their needed amount of energy.

• The model uses the same amount of energy from every source which ensures each source is depleted equally.

Multiple Select

How will the European Union energy plan impact air resources?

• The plan involves using more renewable energy sources, which reduces the amount of energy that people use. Using less energy will lead to fewer emissions entering the atmosphere.

• The plan involves decreasing the use of coal and increasing the use of renewable energy options that don’t emit as many emissions into the atmosphere.

• The plan involves using more renewable energy sources, which improves air quality because using these sources counteract the emissions coal emits into the atmosphere.

• The plan involves changing the energy source being used each week, this improves air quality because different gasses will enter the atmosphere each week.

Multiple Choice

Improvements in vehicle transmission systems are an example of how_____ can improve the ________ of a vehicle by increasing the distance driven on a tank of gas. This helps _____ the rate energy resources are being used.

• conservation; technology; reduce

• technology; efficiency; reduce

• efficiency; conservation; increase

• technology; conservation; increase