RI.3.8

What is not a reason that people are looking for energy alternatives?

• They're using more power.

• They're wanting to save more money.

• They're wanting to protect the environment.

• They're wanting to use resources that will never run out.

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Which is given as evidence that coal isn't environmentally - friendly?

• It has to be burned, which puts substances into the air and water.

• It comes from the ground, so it's dirty.

• It puts out bad radiation.

• It creates too much noise pollution at plants that burn it.

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What evidence proves that coal isn't as practical as new sources?

• It can be used up.

• It can take a long time to restore.

• It creates pollution.

• All of the above.

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Which is not given as evidence that solar energy is good for the planet?

• It comes from the sun, which is always shining on us anyway.

• It creates no pollution by being captured.

• It makes the air cleaner above the planet.

• It can never run out.

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Which of the following sources of energy is the newest development?

• Gas

• Coal

• Wind

• Solar

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Where did people get the idea to use wind for power in recent times?

• They knew people used windmills throughout history to do various tasks.

• Inventors realized the wind could blow and make things happen in the last century.

• They got the idea from seeing airplanes fly.

• They got the idea from Egyptian writings.

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What happens in nature that shows us how powerful wind is?

• Earthquake

• Wildfire

• Hurricane

• Mudslide

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How does wind energy work?

• Wind moves the turbines, which winds a spring with tension that is stored.

• Wind moves the turbines, which creates static electricity.

• Wind moves the turbines, which makes water flow underground to charge batteries.

• Wind moves the turbines, and the movement powers generators.

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Which is the best place to put a turbine?

• In the middle of a forest.

• In a valley sheltered from wind.

• Underground.

• On the Great Plains.

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What is NOT a disadvantage to solar and wind power?

• They are cleaner and becoming cheaper.

• Storing their energy is still not a perfect process.

• They aren't widespread yet.

• They depend on weather conditions.

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