Energy

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

Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with acid deposition?

• comprised aquatic systems
• lowered pH of lakes
• negative effects on contact with human skin
• erosion of buildings and monuments made of marble

Which of the following 2 use PASSIVE solar energy?

• south-facing room with windows

• solar oven

• solar panels

• photovoltaic cells

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NGSS.HS-PS3-4

Fuel with the GREATEST net-energy potential

• petroleum

• nuclear energy

• natural gas

• coal

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

Differences in __________ SEPARATE the various components of crude OIL.

• viscosity

• sulfur

• solubility

• boiling points

How long are global oil reserves expected to last?

• 1,500 years

• 150 years

• 75 years

• 50 years

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

What is the half-life of Iodine 131?

• 32 days

• 24 days

• 16 days

• 8 days

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

What is the description of a fuel cell car?

• uses waste oil from food industry into ethanol

• uses methane to heat water and steam turns the turbine

• uses hydrogen to generate electricity that runs the motor

• runs off of internal combustion and a battery

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NGSS.HS-PS1-4

NGSS.HS-PS3-3

How does biomass reduce our carbon footprint by producing less CO2 than fossil fuels?

• Plants absorb the same amount of CO2 that is released when it is burned.
• Plants remove CO2 from the atmosphere and put it permanently into the ground.
• Biomass filters CO2 to make it more environmentally stable.
• Biomass doesn't release any CO2 when burned.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-5

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

• biomass
• wind
• hydroelectric
• geothermal

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NGSS.HS-LS2-5