Energy Resources Review

Which of the following is a nonrenewable energy

     resource?

• coal

• wood

• wind

• biomass

Which source of energy depends on moving 

    water?

• geothermal energy

• hydropower

• solar energy

• biomass

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Which of the following does not release carbon

    dioxide when it is used as an energy resource?

• petroleum

• ethanol

• coal

• wind

Why is the use of geothermal energy limited?

• It can be used only in areas that have volcanic activity, 

      and these areas are limited.

• It can be used only in areas that receive a great deal of 

      sunlight, and these areas are limited.

• It destroys habitats so it cannot be used in areas where

      there is a lot of wildlife.

•  It pollutes the water, so it cannot be used in areas where

      people live.

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The wise use of natural resources is called

• production

• biomass

• conservation

• restoration

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Which of the following would be the best location

    for a hydroelectric power plant?

• in a dry, open field that receives direct sunlight

• near a large river with a waterfall

• beside a small, human-made pond

• in a dense and fast flowing forest

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Which is an example of renewable energy 

    resource?

• biomass

• coal

• gas

• oil

Which would least likely have an impact on global

    climate changes?

• producing energy using oil

• producing energy using coal

• producing energy using hydroelectric plants

• producing energy using natural gas

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Which is a possible disadvantage of using 

    flowing water to produce electricity?

• ecosystem damage and loss of land

• reduced carbon dioxide emission

• only suitable for industrial use

• creates reservoirs

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Which is a problem with using wind turbines to

      produce energy?

• Wind turbines are efficient only in certain areas.

• Wind turbines occupy a small area of land.

• Wind turbines produce a large amount of energy.

      

•  Wind turbines create a large amount of pollution.