APES Unit 6 Lessons

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is considered a renewable energy resource?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Solar Energy

• Petroleum

Open Ended

Why is it important for societies to understand the difference between renewable and nonrenewable energy resources?

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between nonrenewable and renewable energy sources?

• Nonrenewable sources can be replenished naturally, renewable sources cannot.

• Nonrenewable sources exist in a fixed amount and cannot be easily replaced, renewable sources can be replenished naturally.

• Renewable sources are always more expensive than nonrenewable sources.

• Nonrenewable sources are always cleaner than renewable sources.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are considered nonrenewable energy resources?

• Coal

• Wind

• Solar

• Biofuel

Open Ended

Explain the difference between potentially renewable energy and nondepletable energy resources.

Open Ended

Describe how energy consumption trends differ between developed and developing countries.

Fill in the Blanks

Globally, 80% of energy is produced by

, coal, and natural gas.

Multiple Choice

Based on the charts, which country has the highest per capita annual energy consumption?

• China

• United States

• Australia

• India

Multiple Choice

Which energy resource has transitioned to become the fastest-growing resource used in the United States today?

• Coal

• Oil

• Natural gas

• Wood

Multiple Select

Which of the following energy resources have grown in use in the United States since 1950?

• Renewables

• Nuclear

• Oil

• Coal

Fill in the Blanks

According to the table, the United States has approximately

years of coal supply remaining.

Open Ended

Explain how energy intensity has changed in the United States over time and discuss its significance for energy conservation.

Multiple Choice

What is one major environmental impact of fossil fuel combustion?

• Increase in oxygen levels

• Production of greenhouse gases

• Decrease in water vapor

• Reduction of energy efficiency

Multiple Choice

What does the Hubbert curve illustrate about oil production?

• It predicts oil prices over time.

• It shows when oil production will reach its maximum and begin to decline.

• It compares oil production between countries.

• It estimates the amount of oil reserves left.

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the difference between energy conservation and energy efficiency?

• Energy conservation is about using less energy, while energy efficiency is about getting more output from the energy used.

• Energy conservation is about getting more output from the energy used, while energy efficiency is about using less energy.

• Energy conservation and energy efficiency mean the same thing.

• Energy conservation is only important for transportation, while energy efficiency is only important for home energy.

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank: The formula for energy return on energy investment (EROEI) is EROEI = Energy obtained from the fuel divided by

invested to obtain the fuel.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following steps in energy extraction and use typically results in energy losses?

• Extraction

• Processing

• Electricity transmission

• All of the above

Open Ended

Explain how energy is lost in transferring it into another form, using examples from transportation and home energy.

Open Ended

Identify whether biomass is renewable or nonrenewable. Justify your answer.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of coal used for fuel?

• Lignite

• Bituminous

• Anthracite

• Methane

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the ultimate source of most energy types on Earth?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• Wind

• Geothermal heat

Open Ended

Explain the difference between modern carbon and fossil carbon in terms of their impact on atmospheric carbon concentrations.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are common fuel types used for heating and cooking?

• Wood

• Natural Gas

• Tar Sands

• Solar

Fill in the Blanks

is a solid fuel that comes from remains of trees, ferns, and other plant materials preserved 280-360 million years ago.

Multiple Choice

What is the correct order of coal formation from least to most carbon content?

• Peat → Bituminous coal → Lignite → Anthracite coal

• Peat → Lignite → Bituminous coal → Anthracite coal

• Lignite → Peat → Bituminous coal → Anthracite coal

• Bituminous coal → Anthracite coal → Peat → Lignite

Multiple Choice

Which component makes up the majority of natural gas used for energy?

• Methane

• Propane

• Butane

• Ethane

Multiple Choice

How many grams of Carbon-14 will remain after 17,100 years?

• 32 g

• 16 g

• 8 g

• 4 g

Multiple Choice

How many half-lives have passed if 12.5% ¹⁴C remains?

• 1 Half-life

• 2 Half-lives

• 3 Half-lives

• 4 Half-lives

Multiple Choice

The house illustrated here uses panels on the roof to collect a natural resource and convert it into electricity that can be used.
Which alternative energy source does this house use?

• Water
• Wind
• Solar
• Geothermal

Multiple Choice

This is a liquid fuel derived from plant materials.

• wind energy

• biofuel

• geothermal energy

• solar energy

Multiple Choice

Factories that make solar cells often create _________________ waste materials.

• Colorful

• Harmless

• Harmful

• Unknown

Multiple Choice

Water flows through turbines in dams like the one shown above. The flowing water makes the turbines spin. What type of energy is used to make the turbines spin in this type of dam?

• Light energy

• Thermal energy

• Sound energy

• Mechanical energy

Multiple Choice

Geothermal Power is a __________ energy resource.

• Renewable
• Nonrenewable

Multiple Choice

You have 30,016 grams of radioactive kind of rubidium. How much will be left after 54 minutes if its half-life is 18 minutes?

• 15,008 grams.

• 7,504 grams

• 3,752 grams.

• 1,876 grams.

Multiple Choice

What particle carries the charge in the electrolyte?

• electron
• proton
• ion
• atom

Multiple Choice

How does sustainable architecture focus on energy efficiency?

• By using outdated construction materials

• By using excessive lighting and heating systems

• By using non-renewable energy sources

• By using passive design strategies, energy-efficient materials, and renewable energy sources.

Multiple Choice

The Martin family's truck gets an average of 25 miles per gallon. Predict how many miles they can drive on 7 gallons. 

• 20
• 125
• 35
• 175

Fill in the Blanks

Global energy consumption is influenced by the availability of

and nonrenewable resources.

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you've learned about energy resources and consumption, what is one question you still have or a topic you would like to explore further?