Bioenergy comes from plants and plant products. Nevada produces small amounts of bioenergy because

the climate limits agricultural growth.

there is limited technology for this type of resource.

renewable energy sources cause too much pollution.

solar power provides most of the energy for the region.

Which of these statements about nonrenewable resources is true?

They can take millions of years to form.

They are used because they are easily removed from the ground.

Which of these reduces the need for people to use nonrenewable resources?

designing cars that are fuel efficient

using coal to generate electricity

Which of the following is an example of how the production of hydroelectric power could potentially harm the environment?

the dam causes silt and sediment buildup

the radioactive waste is a threat to wildlife

the dam changes the salt content of the water downstream

the generators make a loud noise that disrupts the migration pattern of birds

A typical nuclear power plant uses about 113 million liters (30 million gallons) of ocean or river water per hour for cooling. The water does not contact the nuclear material. It is taken in and surrounds the reactor where it absorbs thermal energy. Some of the water is released as steam, and the rest is returned to the source. Which subsystems are MOST affected by the use of this water?

hydrosphere, biosphere and atmosphere

atmosphere, biosphere and lithosphere

atmosphere, lithosphere and hydrosphere

hydrosphere, biosphere and lithosphere

The US has significant deposits of oil shale, and the technology exists to mine and refine the oil. However, this technology has yet to be used on a large scale in this country. Which statement BEST explains this delay?

The cost of obtaining and using oil from oil shale currently exceeds the benefit.

There are large oil shale deposits in other countries as well.

Consumers in the US have little demand for any oil resources.

Oil from oil shales requires more time underground before it can be used.

How does a society that uses nuclear power to generate electricity MOST likely view the value of that technology?

It has risks but its benefits outweigh those risks.

It provides a resource for which no alternatives are available.

The negative effects have been overstated and can be ignored.

Alternatives are available but carry a greater threat.

Students were investigating the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power. Advantages of Nuclear Power: 1. very low carbon dioxide emissions have been recorded 2. technology has already been developed and is readily available for use 3. large amounts of electrical power can be generated from one nuclear power plant Disadvantages of Nuclear Power: 1. radioactive waste has to be carefully stored for thousands of years 2. (although small) the risk for reactor accidents or containment failure would be devastating to the surrounding area 3. the initial cost and time to build a plant is great Which statement BEST explains why a society would choose nuclear power despite its disadvantages?

Nuclear power plants produce large amounts of energy with little air pollution.

Nuclear power plants are less costly to build.

Radioactive waste storage units have become available.

Reactor malfunctions leading to environmental contamination are minimal.

The construction of Hoover Dam on the Colorado River resulted in abundant fresh water and electrical power for the region. Which of these is a disadvantage of the construction of the Hoover Dam?

a decrease in the amount of river ecosystems

an increase in flooding downstream

an increase in regional humidity

a decrease in the amount of water for irrigation

Scientists at a local university have been studying the impact that people have on Earth. One of the areas being studying is how the burning of fossil fuels affects the environment. Which effect of fossil fuel burning have the scientists MOST likely evaluated?

the production of nitrogen-fixing bacteria

the mechanical weathering of roads

Before strip mining for coal, the topsoil in the area is removed and stored. After mining operations are completed, the land is leveled and topsoil is replaced. The purpose of replacing topsoil is

to restore the area to a natural condition.

to prevent wind from weathering and eroding surface coal.

to prevent radioactive elements from polluting water sources.

to provide an environment for now coal formation.

Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

All of the following are renewable resources EXCEPT:

minerals

trees

wind

water

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these is a renewable resource found in Nevada?

zinc metal

gravel deposits

petroleum deposits

geothermal energy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which widely used energy sources are nonrenewable and also a source of greenhouse gas emissions?

wind turbines

hydroelectric dams

fossil fuels

solar cells

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Wind is becoming more common as a source of energy. Wind farms require large open spaces for the wind turbines. A negative consequence of this technology is wind turbines

are an inexpensive source of energy.

cause little pollution to the environment.

may hurt the flying animals in the area.

are a renewable source of energy.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which renewable resource is used with photovoltaic cells to produce electricity?

hydrothermal energy

solar energy

geothermal energy

nuclear energy

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these technologies helps a power company use renewable energy for the production of electricity?

hydroelectric power

nuclear power plants

natural gas generators

coal-fired power plants

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In swamps, layers of dead plants can build up and form peat. Peat can get buried and over millions of years change into coal that can be burned to make energy. Coal is considered to be which type of resource?

nonrenewable

renewable

reusable

biomass

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Which of these is a renewable resource found in Nevada?

Which widely used energy sources are nonrenewable and also a source of greenhouse gas emissions?

Wind is becoming more common as a source of energy. Wind farms require large open spaces for the wind turbines. A negative consequence of this technology is wind turbines

Which renewable resource is used with photovoltaic cells to produce electricity?

Which of these technologies helps a power company use renewable energy for the production of electricity?

In swamps, layers of dead plants can build up and form peat. Peat can get buried and over millions of years change into coal that can be burned to make energy. Coal is considered to be which type of resource?

Some regions produce large amounts of geothermal energy. This energy production indicates that the crust in these regions

Which of these BEST describes wind energy?

Bioenergy comes from plants and plant products. Nevada produces small amounts of bioenergy because

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