Which energy transformation produces electricity and is least likely to negatively impact the environment?

Generating electricity from a solar panel system

Generating electricity from a natural gas-fired power plant

Generating electricity from a coal-fired power plant

Generating electricity from a nuclear power plant

An advertisement for a new car that runs completely on solar power claims that the car is “100% environmentally friendly because it produces no environmental pollution.” Which of these questions is the most important environmental question for consumers to answer before they consider buying this car?

Where can consumers find evidence that it produces no pollution?

Which major car company produces this car?

What color does the car come in?

Which of the following statements is true about the advantages and disadvantages of using different energy resources?

Solar power is a clean, renewable source of energy, but quite expensive and not dependable on a daily basis.

Wind power is an expensive, nonrenewable source of energy for the production of electrical energy.

Coal is a safe and effective renewable source of energy used in the production of electricity.

Nuclear power is a cost effective, nonrenewable energy resource that leaves behind no waste.

When a hawk eats a mouse and then uses the energy from the mouse to fly, the hawk’s body converts

chemical energy to mechanical energy

mechanical energy to chemical energy

thermal energy to mechanical energy

mechanical energy to thermal energy

The diagram below shows a hot plate and an electrical outlet. According to the diagram above, what energy transformation occurs when the hot plate is plugged into the outlet and the control knob is in the "on" position?

Electrical energy to thermal energy

Thermal energy to electrical energy

Thermal energy to mechanical energy

Mechanical energy to thermal energy

Which of the following correctly lists an advantage of using natural gas?

Natural gas can be used to heat homes and power some cars.

Natural gas releases sulfur and carbon dioxide into the air.

Several dams on the Colorado River in Texas produce electricity through hydropower. What is an advantage of this type of energy production?

Hydropower provides renewable energy for human use.

Land is flooded when dams are built.

Dams improve biodiversity by creating lakes out of rivers.

Electricity can only be generated during daylight hours.

What is an advantage of power plants powered by natural gas when compared to coal and oil?

Burning natural gas releases less pollution to the atmosphere.

Natural gas generates more electricity when burned.

Natural gas requires long pipelines to reach power plants.

Explosions are less likely when leaks occur in pipelines.

Unit 4: Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

material derived from living things

Biomass

Chemical energy

Fossil fuel

Nuclear power

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

energy stored in chemical bonds and released through chemical reactions

Chemical energy

Elastic energy

Geothermal energy

Law of Conservation of Energy

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

management of the use of energy resources

Energy transformation

Law of Conservation of Energy

Fossil fuel

Energy conservation

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

replaceable by natural means in a short period of time

Nonrenewable

Renewable

Greenhouse gases

Biomass

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

a renewable source of energy based on the natural movement of water

Renewable

Thermal energy

Petroleum (oil)

Hydropower

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

a disposal site for solid waste

Landfill

Natural gas

System

Solar power

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

a form of energy produced by a machine or moving part

Mechanical energy

Kinetic energy

Radiation

Thermal energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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energy stored in chemical bonds and released through chemical reactions

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replaceable by natural means in a short period of time

a renewable source of energy based on the natural movement of water

a disposal site for solid waste

a form of energy produced by a machine or moving part

Which energy transformation produces electricity and is least likely to negatively impact theenvironment?

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