Natural Resources -VA SOL 6.9 (2018 standards)

Open Ended

Describe how geothermal energy is generated from magma beneath the Earth's surface.

Open Ended

Why is it important to learn about renewable and nonrenewable sources of energy?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a nonrenewable resource?

• A resource that can be replaced quickly after use

• A resource that is not replaced as it is used

• A resource that is always available

• A resource that is produced by plants

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a form of energy provided by fuel?

• Heat

• Light

• Electricity

• Sound

Multiple Select

Which of the following are fossil fuels?

• Coal

• Oil

• Natural gas

• Wood

Open Ended

Explain why natural gas is considered advantageous compared to coal and oil.

Fill in the Blank

Coal mining is dangerous and can cause black lung ___ .

Multiple Choice

What process releases energy stored in the nucleus of an atom in nuclear energy production?

• Combustion

• Fission

• Evaporation

• Photosynthesis

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage of nuclear energy?

• It produces huge amounts of energy from small amounts of fuel.

• It is more expensive than coal.

• It creates a lot of waste.

• It is less reliable than other energy sources.

Multiple Choice

What are two disadvantages of nuclear energy mentioned in the slides?

• It can be dangerous and requires safety measures.

• It is always cheap and safe.

• It produces no waste.

• It is unreliable and inefficient.

Labelling

Answer the chart

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

powered by moving water

uses wind

combustible

uses the sun

Fill in the Blank

A renewable resource is a natural resource that is ___ as it is used.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following components are found in both hydroelectric dam diagrams?

• Reservoir, Turbine, Generator, Power Lines

• Transformer, Intake, Control Gate, Outflow

• Solar Panel, Wind Turbine, Battery, Switch

• Reactor, Cooling Tower, Fuel Rods, Control Rods

Open Ended

Describe the process by which hydroelectric power is generated, using information from the diagrams.

Open Ended

Explain how rainfall contributes to the sustainability of hydroelectric power.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of hydroelectric power?

• It causes pollution.

• It is very expensive.

• It can lead to extinction of some fish species.

• It does not require rainfall.

Fill in the Blank

The ___ is the source of most of the energy on the Earth.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are advantages of solar power?

• Does not cause pollution

• Will not run out for billions of years

• Works at night

• Is inexpensive to build

Multiple Choice

Why is wind power not ideal for all locations?

• It requires a lot of fuel.

• Suitable areas are often near the coast where land is expensive.

• It causes pollution.

• It is always predictable.

Open Ended

Explain how geothermal power plants generate electricity using the Earth's heat.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of geothermal energy?

• It does not cause pollution.

• It is easy on the land and does not require damming of rivers.

• Geothermal power plants are reliable and run all year.

• There are only a few places where magma comes close to the Earth's surface.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of biomass fuels?

• Wood

• Animal manure

• Coal

• Natural gas

Fill in the Blank

Biomass fuels can pollute the air when they are ___, although not as much as fossil fuels.

Multiple Choice

Why are fossil fuels considered nonrenewable resources?

• Because they are easily replaced

• Because they take hundreds of millions of years to form

• Because they are found everywhere

• Because they are renewable