APES Unit 6 Energy Quiz

Which is NOT an example of biomass?

• wood
• crop leftovers (the part of the plant that isn't consumed)
• manure and/or trash
• petroleum

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All of the following renewable resources are derived from the sun in some way EXCEPT

• biomass
• wind
• hydroelectric
• geothermal

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Nuclear energy generates ________ waste instead of _____________.

• radioactive, air pollutants
• air pollutants, ash
• CO2, uranium ore
• radioactive, uranium ore

What is a possible downside to hydroelectric energy?

• generates high levels of pollution 
• high startup cost
• low functional lifespan
• high operation and maintenance cost 

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in most power plants what is the heat energy used for?

• to create steam which turns turbines
• to directly power the generator
• the heat is transmitted through the electrical grid into homes
• nuclear fission which then creates a chain reaction

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Put the items below in correct sequence for the generation of electricity using the wind
1 – generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
2 – wind turns the wind turbine blade
3 – the gear box transfers mechanical energy to the generator
4 – electricity is transferred to the grid

• 1-2-3-4
• 2-1-3-4
• 2-3-1-4
• 2-4-3-1

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Natural gas is primarily

• ethane.

• propane.

• butane.

• methane.

Which of the following is nonrenewable

• Solar
• Wind
• Hydroelectric
• Nuclear

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How do we produce energy from fossil fuels?

• Burning it
• Melting it
• Using it to turn a turbine
• Decaying it

Type of fuel source that causes DEFORESTATION

• Solar energy

• Nuclear fission

• Geothermal

• Biomass

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