8.P.2 Unit 2 Energy review

Fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable resources because of - 

• Where they come from
• How they are produced 
• How useful they are 
• How long they take to form 

A family builds an environmentally-friendly home. They want to use a renewable energy source that is the least dangerous to the environment. Which source of energy should they use to heat their home?

• geothermal

• natural gas

• nuclear power

• oil

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Which best explains the environmental consequences associated with generating hydroelectric power?

• Hydroelectric dams produce large amounts of oxygen.

• Reservoirs are also used for water sports and recreation.

• Reservoirs cause habitat disruption of surrounding areas.

• Hydroelectric dams produce large amounts of carbon dioxide.

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Energy companies often produce electricity from a variety of sources. Which of the following sources of energy would be considered a renewable energy source?

• oil

• gas

• coal

• wind

Why is renewable energy often a more desirable alternative to nonrenewable energy?

• Renewable energy is less expensive than nonrenewable energy.

• Renewable energy is readily available, while nonrenewable energy supplies are limited.

• Renewable energy requires much less equipment maintenance than nonrenewable energy.

• Renewable energy harms the environment, while nonrenewable energy is environmentally friendly.

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The use of which energy source causes the most damage to the environment?

• fossil fuels
• biomass
• wind

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Which method of energy production is most likely to have a negative impact upon the environment?

• hydroelectric power plant
• coal-burning power plant
• wind turbine
• solar panel

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Which best describes a problem associated with burning fossil fuels?

• Fossil fuels produce air pollution.
• Fossil fuels renew oxygen levels in the air.
• Fossil fuels produce more fossil fuels as they burn.

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Why is petroleum extracted from the earth described as a nonrenewable energy source?

• After drilling, it is made into gasoline fuel.
• It takes millions of years to form.
• Oil reserves are plentiful.

Which is considered to be an important source of energy worldwide which may impact plant growth?

• biomass

• geothermal

• hydroelectric

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