E.S. Ch. Quizizz Ch. 11: Energy

The type of energy produced by splitting an atom is called:

• NUCLEAR FUSION

• NUCLEAR REACTOR

• NUCLEAR FISSION

• NUCLEAR WASTE

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The main source of nuclear fuel is:

• Uranium-235

• Sodium-11

• Carbon-14

• Boron-5

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Why will wind probably never be a major source of energy?

• Wind contains very little energy.

• Wind electricity costs more than coal electricity.

• The technology required to generate wind power is too difficult.

• Winds in most regions are not strong and consistent enough.

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Which of the following is the reason for widespread use of fossil fuels?

• They are not harmful to the environment.

• They contain a great deal of energy.

• They are a renewable source of energy.

• All responses are correct.

This type of renewable energy could disrupt ecosystems upstream and downstream on a river:

• HYDROELECTRIC

• SOLAR

• GEOTHERMAL

• INCINERATION (burning) OF COAL

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Which of the following sources of energy would be considered RENEWABLE:

• Oil

• Liquid Propane

• Solar Power

• Coal

In underdeveloped/developing countries ___ is still a major energy source:

• GEOTHERMAL FUEL

• NUCLEAR FUEL

• FOSSIL FUEL

• BIOMASS FUEL

Which of the following accurately describes the uses of fossil fuels for energy?

• All responses are correct.

• At the present rate, we will run out of fossil fuels in about 20 years.

• Fossil fuels account for 25% of the energy that we use today.

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

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The main reason for the worldwide shutdown in nuclear plant construction is that:

• People in cities don't want to live near a nuclear plant.

• Reactors require too much maintenance.

• We have already run out of nuclear fuel.

• Reactors release too many greenhouse gases.

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Which fossil fuel will last the longest?

• Coal

• Oil

• Natural Gas

• All will run out at the same time.