APES Unit 6.1 Energy

Which of the following is a nonrenewable energy source?

• Wind

• Geothermal

• Coal

• Solar

What is the unit of measurement for energy?

• Meters

• Seconds

• Joules

• Kilograms

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Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• Oil

• Nuclear

• Natural Gas

• Biomass

What is the predominant energy source until 1875?

• Wood

• Coal

• Nuclear

• Oil

When did the use of natural gas as an energy source begin?

• 1875

• 1970s

• 1950

• 2000

What caused a dramatic dip in energy sources in the 1970s?

• Fracking

• Gas-rationing

• Oil crisis

• New technology

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What are the top three energy sources today?

• Oil, natural gas, coal

• Coal, nuclear, oil

• Natural gas, coal, nuclear

• Nuclear, oil, natural gas

Since 2000, there has been an increase in which energy source?

• Biomass

• Wind

• Geothermal

• Solar

Why do we use gas or diesel for our cars instead of coal or firewood?

• Wood not easily available in cities

• Smaller volume needed

• Starts quickly, can be shut off quickly

• High amounts of air pollution per joule of energy

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What factors influence energy use?

• All of the above

• Availability

• Price

• Governmental regulations

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