Natural Resources

Electricity from falling water is known as -

• Geothermal

• Hydroelectric

• Hydroponics

• Solar

Where does the source of geothermal energy come from?

• The sun

• Inside the Earth

• Decayed plants and animals

• Falling water

Why would solar energy NOT be used to power a large city?

• The fuel expenses are too great

• There are no environmental problems with solar

• The energy source is inconsistent

• There is too much pollution from solar

What is the main problem with nuclear energy?

• It creates air pollution

• The waste products are unsafe

• It is inconsistent

• There are no problems with nuclear

Burning wood or animal dung for energy is an example of -

• Biocomponents

• Geothermal

• Biomass

• Gasohol

Which of these is NOT a fossil fuel?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Petroleum

• Nuclear

Which of these renewable resources is NOT limited by where it can be placed?

• Hydroelectric

• Wind

• Solar

• Geothermal

A major problem with depending on fossil fuels is that they are -

• Deep underground

• Nonrenewable

• Non polluting

• Cheap

Nuclear power can actually help slow climate change because -

• It is cheap

• There are no environmental problems

• All the fuel we need is found in VA

• The emissions are clean and emit no CO2

What nonrenewable energy resource is found in Virginia?

• Propane

• Coal

• Hydroelectric

• Wind