
Energy Sources
Authored by Miranda Lee
Science
11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of these is a fossil fuel?
coal
corn
sunshine
timber
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What may be considered a "cost" of nuclear power?
requires a lot of energy to run a power plant
large amounts of energy are produced, cheaply
new jobs for a community
radioactive waste is unsafe and hard to store.
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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2
NGSS.HS-ETS1-3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Where does the main source of Energy on Earth come from?
biomass
water
The Sun
wind
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The city leaders of Valdosta plan to meet to discuss ways to reduce the city's energy use without reducing citizen safety.
Identify the idea that will reduce energy usage the most and have the least effect on citizen safety.
Streetlights will only work on weekdays.
Replace all stoplights with stop signs.
Traffic lights will be replaced by traffic cops at every section.
Over time, replace old street lights and traffic lights with solar- powered lights.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3
NGSS.MS-ETS1-1
NGSS.MS-ETS1-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which practice can be categorized as a sustainable practice?
urban sprawl city planning
selective cut forestry
slash-and-burn farming
strip-mining for coal
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NGSS.MS-LS2-5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of these would be considered a drawback of damming an area in order to generate hydroelectricity for a community?
The reliance of fossil fuels will be reduced.
Increased recreational use in the dammed area.
Humans will be left without homes due to flooding from the construction site.
Carbon emissions will be reduced.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
NGSS.MS-ESS3-3
NGSS.MS-ETS1-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Roughly about 80% of energy usage today coming from fossil fuels. These non-renewable energy sources are being consumed at an alarming rate. Since they are non-renewable, once they are gone, they are gone forever. It takes millions of years to create fossil fuels. The graph shows the estimated amount of time three of the most popular fossil fuels have left before they run out if consumption continues at the rate it is at currently. Which strategy is most likely to help extend the life expectancy of our fossil fuels?
Begin use more oil than coal for energy
Develop technology that detects even the most minute amount of fossil fuels.
Pass legislation to allow for more construction of gas stations along the interstates.
Pass more legislation to contruct and utilize more renewable energy sources such as hydroelectric and wind power.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4
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