Non-Renewable Resources Review

What is used to produce energy in nuclear fission

• Radon

• Uranium-235

• Sunlight

• Plutonium-239

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Coal, oil and natural gas are non-renewable resources also known as __________?

• Recyclable

• Biomass

• Fossil Fuels

• Radioactive

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What are the benefits of nuclear energy?

• It is renewable so we will never run out

• It produces radioactive waste

• It causes thermal pollution in cooling ponds

• Does not produce CO2, cause climate change or acid rain

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The most abundant fossil fuel in the world is _______.

• Oil

• Natural Gas

• Coal

• Peat

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All of the following are problems caused by burning coal, except

• Creates smog

• Radioactive waste is produced

• Contributes to acid rain

• Contributes to climate change

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Which of the non renewable fuels are best for use in transportation?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Nuclear

• Petroleum

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Which of the non renewable fuels emits the most CO2?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Nuclear

• Petroleum

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Which of the non renewable fuels is a worse greenhouse gas then CO2?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Nuclear

• Petroleum

Which of the non renewable fuels considered the cleanest burning, thus produces the least CO2, SO2 and NOx emissions?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Nuclear

• Petroleum

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Which of the non renewable fuels is the most expensive to use and to manage?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Nuclear

• Petroleum

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