Energy Sources and the Environment Exam

Choose the source of energy

• Wind

• Water

• Sun

• Biomass

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

Non-renewable energy sources will not run out.

• True

• False

A ______ converts radiant energy to electrical energy.

• Geothermal energy

• Photovoltaic cell

• Nuclear Reactor

• Hydroelectric turbine

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NGSS.HS-PS3-3

______ make use of thermal energy inside the Earth.

• Coal Power Plant

• Natural Gas Power plant

• Geothermal Energy

• Wind energy

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NGSS.HS-PS3-4

______ is precipitation that can be harmful to plants and animals.

• Carbon Dioxide

• Acid Rain

• Oxygen Rain

• Carbon Snow

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

______ are nonrenewable resources such as oil, natural gas and coal.

• Wind energy

• Solar Energy

• Hydroelectric Energy

• Fossil Fuels

The Sun, wind, water, and Earth's internal heat are ______ because they are replaced faster than they are used.

• Nonrenewable resources

• Fossil Fuels

• Renewable Resources

• Thermal energy

The maximum number of individuals of a particular species that the environment can support is called the ______.

• Carrying Capacity

• Death max

• Food limit

• Environmental Limit

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NGSS.HS-LS2-1

Special caution should be taken in disposing of radioactive materials, such as ______.

• Coal Surry

• Gas waste (Carbon dioxide)

• Nuclear Waste

• Acid rain

Why are fossil fuels considered to be nonrenewable resources?

• They are no longer being produced

• They are being produced as fast as they are being used

• They are not being produced as fast as they are being used

• They contain hydrocarbons