Energy Resources Review

It is unsafe to build a fuel depot over an aquifer because...

• Aquifers are too high up in the mountains

• The weight of the depot is too great over the aquifer

• The fumes escaping from the fuel depot are explosive

• If the fuel leaks, the water in the aquifer will become contaminated

Sulfur emissions contribute to which environmental problem?

• Acid rain

• Habitat loss

• Coastline erosion

• Eutrophication

What is a "pro" for coal use as an energy resource?

• It produces more energy per kilogram

• It is relatively cheap and plentiful

• It burns without producing greenhouse gases

• It is renewable

Which is a "con" of using hydropower dams as an energy resource to produce electricity?

• Dams increase downstream flooding

• Dams increase regional humidity

• Dams decrease the amount of river ecosystems

• Dams decrease the amount of water for irrigation

What is a "con" for using nuclear power plants?

• They do not contribute significant amounts of greenhouse gases/pollutants into the atmosphere

• They provide great amounts of energy at low economic costs

• Disposal of nuclear waste can affect natural habitats

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What is a "pro" for using nuclear power plants?

• They do not contribute significant amounts of greenhouse gases/pollutants into the atmosphere

• Nuclear plants are very expensive to build

• Disposal of nuclear waste can affect natural habitats

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What is a "pro" for using solar power as an energy resource?

• Solar panels do not produce pollution

• Solar panels can only generate electricity during daylight hours

• Weather conditions and air pollution can reduce the effectiveness of solar cells

• The initial cost of installing solar panels is high

What is a "con" for using solar power as an energy resource?

• Solar panels do not produce pollution

• The initial cost of solar cell installation is high

• The sun's power can be used to power satellites in space

• The initial cost of solar cells is high, but electricity is then produced at no further cost

How does increased levels of CO2 (carbon dioxide) affect Earth's global temperature?

• This maintains Earth's temperature

• This increases Earth's temperatures

• This decreases Earth's temperatures

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_____________ are replenished more quickly than they are used.

• Renewable resources

• Nonrenewable resources

• Material resources

• Energy resources