Unit 12 Types of Energy

Energy is measured in...

• Joules (J)

• Grams (g)

• meters/sec (m/s)

• Meters (m)

Which of these decreases the energy production at a solar plant?

• Cloudy skies

• Ozone in the air

• Hot weather

• Low humidity

Which of these devices uses the sun's energy directly?

• Windmill

• Hydroelectric dam

• Nuclear power plant

• Photovoltaic Cell

Which of the following produces most of the compounds responsible for causing acid rain?

• Nuclear fission

• Fossil fuels

• Solar cells

• Windmills

What is one economic benefit of using rechargeable batteries instead of disposable batteries is that rechargeable batteries...

• are cheaper to manufacture

• can be packaged in small containers

• can be used many times

• generate their own electricity

Battery-powered cars produce less air pollution than gasoline-powered cars. However, one environmental concern of using battery-powered cars is that batteries...

• are heavier than gasoline engines

• waste more energy than gasoline engines

• contain toxic substances that are difficult to dispose of

• produce direct current rather than alternating current

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In West Texas, high winds drive turbines that generate electricity. One advantage that wind energy has over energy generated from solar cells is that wind energy...

• is plentiful everywhere

• can be generated at night

• produces cleaner energy

• is free of environmental hazards

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Which type of energy comes from an atom being split?

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Which type of energy comes from moving electrons?

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Which type of energy is based on motion?

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