Inclass Nonrenewable Energy

What is a non renewable resource?

• water
• wind
• coal
• biomass

Which of the following is a nonrenewable source of energy

• solar

• wind

• natural gas

• hydroelectric

What is a reason that nonrenewable energy sources are used?

• they are more expensive

• they are less expensive

• they pollute

• we will never use them all

Fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable because they

• produce pollution

• are no longer used by humans

• often contain microscopic animals

• take millions of years to form

how is nuclear energy made

• splitting atoms
• (nuclear) bombs
• cancer cells
• water cells

The process by which a heavy nucleus breaks into two lighter nuclei is called....

• fission.
• decomposition.
• fusion.
• a chain reaction.

What do control rods do in a nuclear reactor?

• Regulate the rate of reaction  by absorbing neutrons
• Produce electricity
• Produce neutrons to increase the rate of reaction
• Reduce heat produced by the uranium rods

Which of the following energy sources is considered nonrenewable?

I. wind

II. nuclear fuels

III. fossil fuels

• I only

• II only

• I and II only

• II and III only

• I, II, and III

Which of the following is found in large quantities in the Gulf of Mexico?

• uranium
• crude oil
• coal
• wind turbines

What are the 3 main fossil fuels?

• Coal, Oil, and Gasoline
• Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas
• Electricity, Gasoline, Petroleum
• Coal, Oil, Non-renewable Resources