ENERGY

Which would least likely have an impact on global climate change?

• producing energy using hydroelectric plants
• producing energy using coal
• 
  producing energy usingl oil    
• producing energy using natural gas

Which is a problem with using wind turbines to produce energy?

• Wind turbines are efficient only in certain areas.
• Wind turbines occupy a small area of land
• Wind turbines produce a large amount of energy
• Wind turbines create a large amount of pollution

Which is a possible disadvantage of using flowing water to produce electricity?

• ecosystem damage and loss of land
• reduced carbon dioxide emission
• only suitable for industrial use
• creates resrvoirs

The use of which energy source causes the most damage to the environment?

• fossil fuels
• biomass
• wind

Which could most likely release a high dose of radiation to the environment?

• a nuclear energy power plant
• a coal- burning power plant
• a hydroelectric power plant

Which best describes an environmental impact of burning propane to provide heat energy for a home?

• The amount of carbon dioxide in the environment will decrease
• The amount of carbon dioxide in the environment will increase
• The amount of methane in the environment will decrease

Which best explains why some people are against the use of nuclear energy?

• There is not enough oil available
• There is not enough water available
• There is a risk of reactors working too slowly, wasting time, and not being cost- efficient.
• There is a risk of reactors losing control, spreading radiation, and causing serious injury

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

• air pollution
• noise pollution
• disruption of bird migration
• excessive use of valuable land

Which statement best explains why coal is used to generate electricity despite the amount of pollution produced by burning coal?

• compared to other fuels, coal produces more energy per kilogram
• compared to other fuels, coal is relatively cheap and plentiful
• coal burns without producing greenhouse gases
• coal is a renewable source energy

Continued use of gasoline to fuel cars is depleting fossil fuel resources. Which is the most reasonable alternate option?

• coal cars
• electric cars
• nuclear