Unit 11 Review - Energy

Kinetic Energy is...

• possessed by an object by virtue of its position or state

• possessed by an object by virtue of motion

• from the sun

• from nuclear fission

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NGSS.HS-PS3-2

Which fossil fuel will be used up first if current trends continue?

• oil

• coal

• natural gas

• solar

The US is...

• coal rich, oil poor

• coal poor, oil rich

• natural gas poor, oil rich

• oil rich, natural gas poor

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

The chain reaction in a nuclear power plant...

• produce protons that turn the generator

• produce electrons that turn the generator

• produces neutrons that turn the generator

• none of the above

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Half of the electricity used in the US comes from...

• oil

• coal

• natural gas

• solar

The use of natural gas is growing faster than the use of other fossil fuels b/c...

• it is cheaper

• it is easier to transport

• it is more expensive

• it produces less pollution than other fossil fuels

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

Oil is primarily used for __________ in the US.

• electricity

• heating

• cooking

• transportation

The biggest environmental disadvantage of nuclear energy is...

• it is expensive

• it produces radioactive waste

• it pollutes the air

• it doesn't make enough money for corporations

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

What is the source of energy when you roast weenies using a campfire?

• hydro

• solar

• geothermal

• biomass

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NGSS.HS-PS3-4

______________ occurs when the small nuclei of elements are forced together under high temperatures.

• fission

• fusion

• meltdown

• Chernobyl

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8