Energy

Why are renewable resources so valuable for our environment?

• They are much easier to use and produce.

• They help cut down on toxic emissions (pollution) and save nonrenewable resources.

• They are much cheaper than nonrenewable resources.

• They are going to run out quickly and not come back.

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Which is an accurate statement about solar energy?

• It comes from wind and is limited.

• It comes from sun and is limited.

• It comes from wind and is unlimited.

• It comes from sun and is unlimited.

Which best describes chemical energy?

• Energy of moving particles.

• Energy of moving objects.

• Energy stored in chemical bonds.

• Energy of electrical charges.

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A resource that can be replaced at a rate equal to or greater than the rate at which it is used

• Greenhouse gases

• Nonrenewable Resource

• Renewable Resource

• Fossil Fuel

Humans are in a state of exponential growth (population is growing). How might this affect resources and habitats?

• It is beneficial because there are more humans to preserve resources.

• It is beneficial because use of resources is lower.

• They are not related.

• It is damaging because use of resources goes up with the population.

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Which is the best example of a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Wind

• Petroleum

• Natural Gas

Electromagnetic energy always travels in the form of

• waves

• sunlight

• heat

• radiation

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Which is the best description of energy?

• The ability to do work.

• A resource is readily available.

• A resource that is not necessary for life.

• A nonrenewable resource.

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Which best describes thermal energy?

• Energy of moving particles.

• Energy of moving objects.

• Energy stored in bonds.

• Energy of electrical charges.

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Which best describes energy transfer?

• Changes from one form of energy to another.

• Occurs when all organisms give energy back to the sun.

• Movement of energy from one source to another, but stays same form.

• Occurs when only producers give energy back to the sun.

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