Energy Quiz 1

Natural Resources like nuclear energy or wind can be used to power turbines which spin generators to produce_________for us.

Which of the following could be classified as a disadvantage for using wind energy?

• It requires large areas of land.

• It cannot be generated in any climate.

• It is not available at all times.

• All of the above would be disadvantages to wind energy

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What is a disadvantage of using solar power?

• Energy collection times and locations vary.

• It is becoming less expensive to collect.

• There is an endless supply of solar power.

• It causes less pollution.

Generating less pollution and being readily available are reasons to use more

• renewable resources

• nonrenewable resources

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According to the graph, what is the general trend of the use of renewable energy in the future?

• it increases

• it decreases

• it stays the same

• it increases and then decreases

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Wind turbines and dams can provide us with energy sources. Which of the following is a negative effect of these sources?

• Water can be stored for future use.

• Nonrenewable energy is generated.

• A lot of pollution is produced.

• Wildlife and landscapes can be harmed.

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Which of the following best describes kinetic energy?

• Energy that is stored and energy of position.

• Energy of motion of particles and substances.

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Which of the following best represents potential energy?

• Chemical energy stored in a battery

• Air leaking from a flat tire

• Water flowing through a hose

• Heat given off by a forest fire

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Compressed springs and stretched rubber bands are examples of

• mechanical energy

• stored mechanical energy

• chemical energy

• sound energy

The use of nuclear energy is expected to rise. What is one of the main reasons?

• It emits less pollution than other nonrenewables.

• It is less expensive to build nuclear power plants.

• It doesn't produce the nuclear waste.

• It is renewable so it will be available in unlimited amounts.

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