Chapter 18 Review Renewable Energy

Wind, moving water sunlight, and heat from Earth's interior are sources of

• alternative energy

• geothermal energy

• renewable energy

• ocean thermal energy

Which of he following uses solar collectors to heat water?

• passive solar heating

• active solar heating

• photovoltaic cells

• all of the above

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Which of the following is the fastest-growing source of energy in the world?

• passive solar heating

• photovoltaic cells

• fuel cells

• wind power

A geothermal power plant gets energy by

• pumping heated water or steam from rock formations

• circulating fluid underground

• holding water behind a dam

• using methane from decomposition

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Tidal power, hydrogen fuel cells, and ocean thermal energy conversion are sources of

• alternative energy.

• geothermal energy.

• nonrenewable energy.

• hydroelectric energy.

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Which of the following descriptions of hybrid cars is correct?

• Hybrid cars do not use gasoline engines.

• Hybrid cars have not been made yet.

• Hybrid cars are energy-efficient.

• Hybrid cars rely on biomass fuel.

Which of the following statements about hydrogen as a fuel source is correct?

• The amount of hydrogen on Earth is too small to meet our fuel needs.

• Hydrogen can be burned as a fuel or used to produce electricity chemically.

• When hydrogen is burned, it releases pollutants.

• Generating hydrogen by burning fossil fuels is inexpensive.

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Sunlight falls on a semiconductor, causing it to release electrons, in a

• photovoltaic cell

• fuel cell

• battery

• solar collector

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People can conserve energy in their daily lives by driving a vehicle

• mostly for short distances.

• instead of taking a bus or train.

• with a large gas tank.

• that is fuel-efficient.

Plant material, manure, and wood are examples of which type of fuel?

• Fuel cell

• Biomass Fuel

• Hydrogen Fuel

• Geothermal Fuel