fossil fuels and nuclear energy

With reference to the table below that shows global sources of energy 2014, calculate the percentage of energy from fossil fuel in 2014?

• 95%

• 86.3%

• 15%

• 55.6%

Which one of the following statements about coal is correct?

• Burning of coal produces no residues.

• Coal is found in every country in the world.

• On combustion, coal is the most polluting fossil fuels.

• Coal is comprised of only carbon.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which of the following statement is true?

• Nuclear power is popular in China.

• Nuclear power is popular in Iceland.

• Nuclear power is popular in Australia.

• Nuclear power is popular in Germany.

Following aftermath of the Chernobyl accident in 1986, which statement below is true?

• All radiation has dissipated from the area.

• Some of the radiation has dissipated but some still remains in the area.

• Chernobyl is now a safe place to live.

• The radiation leak from Chernobyl was well contained.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-6

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Which polluting gas, contributing to the formation of acid rain, is released when coal is combusted?

• Water vapor

• Methane

• Carbon dioxide

• Sulphur dioxide

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

Nuclear power is usually considered as an example of:

• A renewable energy source.

• A replenishable energy source.

• A non-renewable energy source.

• An energy source from the sun.

Which of the following energy sources does not emit carbon dioxide into the atmosphere?

• Coal

• Nuclear plants

• Oil

• Natural gas

Coal is an example of a fossil fuel. It is therefore:

• A renewable energy source.

• A non-renewable energy source.

• A replenishable energy source.

• A sustainable energy source.

Which Ukrainian city was adversely affected by an explosion of a nuclear power plant in 1986?

• Chernobyl

• Kyiv

• Odesa

• Makiivka

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Which source of energy is formed when dead matter of living organisms decomposes in anoxic conditions and is subjected to pressure and high temperature over millions of years?

• oil

• coal

• methane

• all of the above