APES Unit 6: Energy
Authored by Angela Greig
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9th - 12th Grade
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Looking at this comprehensive 54-question assessment, I can see it covers the fundamental concepts of energy systems, consumption patterns, and environmental impacts that form the backbone of Advanced Placement Environmental Science (APES). This is clearly designed for high school students in grades 11-12 who are studying energy as a core environmental science topic. The questions require students to understand energy efficiency calculations, fossil fuel formation and extraction processes, nuclear power operations and safety concerns, renewable energy technologies and limitations, and the environmental consequences of different energy choices. Students need to demonstrate knowledge of energy terminology and units, analyze data from figures and graphs, compare the environmental impacts of various energy sources, understand the carbon cycle and greenhouse gas emissions, and evaluate energy conservation strategies. The assessment demands both factual recall and analytical thinking skills, requiring students to connect energy choices with broader environmental and economic implications. Created by Angela Greig, a Science teacher in the US who teaches grades 9-12. This quiz serves as an excellent comprehensive assessment tool for APES Unit 6, providing teachers with flexibility to use it for end-of-unit summative assessment, cumulative review before the AP exam, or as a diagnostic tool to identify areas needing reinforcement. The breadth of topics covered makes it ideal for spiral review throughout the semester, while individual question clusters can be extracted for focused practice on specific energy sources or concepts. Teachers can utilize this as a homework assignment to reinforce classroom learning, a warm-up activity using selected questions, or formative assessment to guide instructional decisions. The assessment aligns strongly with AP Environmental Science standards, particularly those addressing energy resources and consumption (topics 6.1-6.11), environmental consequences of energy use, and the evaluation of energy sources for sustainability and environmental impact.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Use Figure 13-2. Which of the following increases in efficiency would save a typical household the most money?
Increase heating efficiency by 3%
Use 25% less energy for lighting
Increase cooling efficiency by 12%
Acquire appliances that are 10% more efficient
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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3
NGSS.HS-PS3-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Use Figure 13-4. If the trend from 2006 to 2007 continued, approximately how many kWh would have been generated in 2008?
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS3-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
These types of power plants are primarily responsible for acid deposition (including acid rain)
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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is NOT an example of biomass?
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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The world gets MOST of their energy through all of the following sources EXCEPT
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is an example of cogeneration?
heat energy normally wasted is used to power a turbine
a power plant that gets energy from both nuclear and hydroelectric
a type of wind turbine that can be powered by wind or steam
harvesting natural gas and petroleum from the same field
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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4
NGSS.HS-ESS3-2
NGSS.HS-PS3-4
NGSS.HS-PS3-3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Nuclear energy generates ________ waste instead of _____________.
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NGSS.HS-PS1-8
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