Energy Sources

The intense heat beneath the Earth's surface used on the west coast for electric power is called?

• Hydropower

• Coal

• Geothermal

• Nuclear

Which form is stored in the nucleus of atoms until released?

• Thermal 
• Electrical
• Chemical 
• Nuclear 

Which element is often used for nuclear fission?

• hydrogen
• helium
• oxygen
• uranium 

Two concerns of hydroelectric power is...

• it causes air pollution

• building dams disrupts animal habitats

• it is radioactive

• there are limited areas to dam the rivers

A major concern of nuclear power is ?

• releases greenhouse gases

• will run out very soon

• causes meltdowns often

• disposing of radioactive wastes

Which source comes from wood, ethanol fuels, or other organic materials?

• solar
• biomass
• hydropower
• coal 

A disadvantage of fossil fuels is

• they are easily obtained
• they pollute the air
• they can be shipped anywhere 

Which greenhouse gas is often created by burning coal or oil?

• salt

• carbon dioxide

• helium

• uranium

T/F Most renewable sources cause less environmental pollution than nonrenewable sources.

• True

• false

T/F Most renewable energy sources can be used anywhere or anytime.

• True
• false