Energy Review

Which statement describes air pollution around the world?

• Air pollution is only a problem in some areas over the ocean.

• Air pollution is a problem in countries with industry and large populations.

• Air pollution is a problem in every part of the world.

• Air pollution is only a problem in countries with many volcanoes.

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Most electricity in the United States is generated using coal, natural gas, nuclear energy, or hydropower. Which of these add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere?

• hydropower and coal

• coal and natural gas

• nuclear energy and hydropower

• natural gas and nuclear energy

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• coal

• sunlight

• minerals

• petroleum

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

• may hurt the flying animals in the area.

• are an inexpensive source of energy.

• are a renewable source of energy.

• cause little pollution to the environment.

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Which is a problem with using wind turbines to produce energy?

• Wind turbines occupy a small area of land.

• Wind turbines create a large amount of pollution.

• Wind turbines produce a large amount of energy.

• Wind turbines are efficient only in certain areas.

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Which is a good practice to help conserve energy?

• using bags made of plastic instead of paper

• letting the water run when brushing teeth

• washing all clothes in warm water

• turning off the lights when not in use

Which statement best explains why coal is used to generate electricity despite the amount of pollution produced by burning coal?

• Coal burns without producing greenhouse gases.

• Compared to other fuels, coal is relatively cheap and plentiful.

• Coal is a renewable source of energy.

• Compared to other fuels, coal produces more energy per kilogram.

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Which energy source needs to be conserved most carefully?

• water

• oil

• wind

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Energy companies often produce electricity from a variety of sources. Using which resource would improve air quality the most?

• coal

• wind

• gas

• oil

The burning of fossil fuels has added pollutants that contain sulfur atoms to the air. These pollutants have contributed to which of the following?

• tornadoes

• acid rain

• temperature inversions

• drought

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