Renewable/NonRenewable Practice

Which of these statements BEST describes a possible environmental consequence in constructing a large-scale wind farm to generate electricity?

• Wind farms alter the regional climate.

• Wind farms can disrupt migrating wildlife.

• Wind farms use a renewable energy source.

• Wind farms generate direct current electricity.

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The burning of fossil fuels has added pollutants that contain sulfur atoms to the air. These pollutants have contributed to which of the following?

• drought

• acid rain

• tornadoes

• temperature inversions

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Energy companies often produce electricity from a variety of sources. Using which resource would improve air quality the MOST?

• oil

• gas

• coal

• wind

Which would least likely have an impact on global climate changes?

• producing energy using hydroelectric plants

• producing energy using coal

• producing energy using oil

• producing energy using natural gas

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Which is a problem with using wind turbines to produce energy?

• Wind turbines are efficient only in certain areas.

• Wind turbines occupy a small area of land.

• Wind turbines produce a large amount of energy.

• Wind turbines create a large amount of pollution.

Which will most likely occur if fossil fuels continue to be used globally as the primary energy resource?

• The amount of available food will increase.

• The amount of pollution in the oceans will decrease.

• The amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere will increase.

• The amount of health concerns affecting the human population will decrease.

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Which form of energy production creates a radioactive waste product?

• coal combustion

• nuclear power

• wind turbines

• solar cells

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Which is most likely an environmental consequence of transporting large amounts of oil on boats?

• The odor disturbs the fish populations below.

• The sounds disrupt the calls of nearby seabird populations.

• A spill would have short and long-term effects on marine organisms.

• A large amount of energy is required to steer the boat against ocean currents.

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Which best explains why some people are against the use of nuclear energy?

• There is not enough oil available.

• There is not enough water available.

• There is a risk of reactors working too slowly, wasting time, and not being cost-efficient.

• There is a risk of reactors losing control, spreading radiation, and causing serious injuries.

Most electricity in the United States is generated using coal, natural gas, nuclear energy, or hydropower. Which of these add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?

• coal and natural gas

• natural gas and nuclear energy

• nuclear energy and hydropower

• hydropower and coal

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