Energy Resources

Coal is a __________ energy resource.

• Renewable
• Nonrenewable

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Geothermal Power is a __________ energy resource.

• Renewable
• Nonrenewable

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What are the 3 main fossil fuels?

• Coal, Oil, and Gasoline
• Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas
• Electricity, Gasoline, Petroleum
• Coal, Oil, Non-renewable Resources

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Why is burning fossil fuels harmful?

• we won't have any fossil fuels if we burn them all

• They can get extremely hot

• Increases the amount of greenhouse gases in the air

• this would destroy fossils

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Petroleum and natural gas form from...

• strong winds
• cooled magma
• radioactive materials
• remains of plants and animals 

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The energy resource that is most affected by change in weather is_____________?

• geothermal 
• wind
• nuclear
• natural gas

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Fossil fuels are classified as nonrenewable because they.......

• require expensive equipment
• take millions of years to replace
• can be found all over 
• provide all the energy we use

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What is a disadvantage to Hydroelectricity?

• lots and lots of pollution
• Kills wild bird population
• Radioactive waste
• Increases potential for flooding 

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How can I test that the air conditioner has the greatest impact on our electric bill?

• Set a constant temperature for a month
• record daily temperature outside
• record the daily amount of kWh used
• all of the above

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Based on the data collected, which source of alternative energy is most efficient?

• Coal
• Wind
• Natural gas
• Solar

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