Envi. Science Pre-Quiz 4

Why is solar energy considered renewable energy?

• It's cheaper than fossil fuels
• The sun's energy would not run out for billions of years
  
• Solar energy recharges batteries
• All of them

Renewable energy resources produce less_____________ than fossil fuels.

• pollution

• energy

• wind

• light

_____________ power is electricity produced by flowing water.

• Solar 
• Wind 
• Hydroelectric 
• water

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The house illustrated here uses panels on the roof to collect a natural resource and convert it into electricity that can be used.
Which alternative energy source does this house use?

• Water
• Wind
• Solar
• Geothermal

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Heat transferred from beneath the surface of Earth and used to produce energy for human use is...

• Hydropower
• Wind Energy
• Geothermal Energy
• Solar Energy

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Plant materials and animal waste used especially as a source of fuel.

• BIODEGRADABLE

• BIOMASS

• REDUCE

• RECYCLABLE

What is one disadvantage of renewable energy?

• Electricity and power could become much cheaper.

• Third world countries could have affordable energy.

• Many people could become energy independent.

• Most sources are expensive to get started.

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A resource is renewable because... (Choose 2 answers)

• it cannot be replaced as fast as people use it.

• it can be recycled.

• it can easily be replaced as it is used.

• it is available in limited supplies.

A resource is nonrenewable because... (Choose 2 answers)

• it cannot be replaced as fast as people use it.

• it can be recycled.

• it can easily be replaced as it is used.

• it is available in limited supplies.

The area of human activity responsible for the second highest greenhouse gas emissions is

• residential activity

• transport

• agriculture

• industrial

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