Energy and Conservation

Barbara's teacher wants her to design an oven that can be powered by a renewable resource. Which of the following energy sources could Barbara use?

• coal

• uranium

• gasoline

• sunlight

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Clothes are often made from cotton, which is grown from a plant. What kind of resource is cotton?

• renewable

• nonrenewable

• mineral

• chemical

Most energy resources used by humans are nonrenewable. Which of the following is NOT a nonrenewable energy resource?

• coal

• natural gas

• oil

• wind

Scientists are working to develop cars that run on electricity or solar energy. Why do scientists need to develop alternative forms of energy?

• Fossil fuels are limited, and burning fossil fuels is not good for the environment.

• Electric cars are less expensive to manufacture.

• People want a variety of choices when they purchase a car.

• Fossil fuels are unlimited, but they cause cars to break down more frequently

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Why is it important for scientists to find sources other than fossil fuels for energy production?

• Not enough organic material exists to replace fossil fuels.

• The formation of fossil fuels results in pollution.

• Fossil fuels store energy for a short period of time.

• It takes a very long time for fossil fuels to form.

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Paige discovered that the cost of oil has increased from $3 per barrel in the 1970s to over $100 per barrel today. Which of the following explains the large rise in cost?

• The use of oil has decreased.

• The supply of oil is limited.

• Alternative energy sources are now used.

• Oil is now more easily accessible.

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Windmills are used to harness wind energy and change it into electricity. The wind is an example of which type of energy?

• inconstant energy

• created energy

• nonrenewable energy

• renewable energy

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Which alternative energy source has minimal negative effects on the environment and can be easily utilized in states that receive a lot of sunshine?

• coal

• geothermal

• oil

• solar

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Fossil fuels are formed by which of the following?

• nuclear radiation

• remains of plants and animals

• ancient glaciers

• erosion

What factor limits the amount of hydroelectricity that can be produced?

• sunlight

• water

• wind

• biomass