Energy Resources Review

Hydroelectric is a _________ energy resource.

• renewable

• non-renewable

What type of energy produces no greenhouse gases, but leaves behind harmful waste?

• Coal

• Nuclear

• Natural Gas

• Petroleum

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What are the 3 main types of fossil fuels?

• Coal, Natural Gas, and Oil

• Natural Gas, Uranium, Oil

• Oil, Natural Gas, Solar

• Coal, Petroleum, Wind

What is geothermal power?

• Energy source that requires the use of a river.

• Energy source that relies on the power of the sun.

• Energy source that will work anywhere on Earth without causing pollution.

• Energy source that produces no greenhouse gas emissions or harm to human health, but is only available in certain locations

What is the main problem with solar energy?

• Solar panels are very expensive and large areas are needed to put them.

• Replacement parts are hard to find and systems are difficult to install.

• Solar panels will collect more energy than can be stored, causing a system overload.

• Solar energy will cause cancer in organisms living near the panels.

What are two examples of renewable energy?

• Geothermal and Wind

• Solar and Coal

• Wind and Natural Gas

• Geothermal and Nuclear

How does the use of fossil fuels affect the atmosphere?

• Burning fossil fuels releases large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

• Burning fossil fuels helps heal the ozone layer.

• Burning fossil fuels adds a protective layer around the Earth.

• Burning fossil fuels clears the atmosphere of carcinogens.

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Energy from recently living organisms such as leaves or plants - can be burned to release energy is called _.

• Biomass

• Geothermal

• Hydropower

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A fossil fuel that is a solid energy resource produced from plant remains is called _.

• Natural Gas

• Oil

• Coal

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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