Earth and Space Science Unit 1 Assessment

What are the 3 main fossil fuels?

• Coal, Oil, and Gasoline

• Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas

• Electricity, Gasoline, Petroleum

• Coal, Oil, Non-renewable Resources

Which of these is a true statement about nuclear power?

• It's waste can destroy habitats and ecosystems.

• It doesn't cost a lot of money to build.

• It does not produce radioactive waste.

• It produces very little amounts of energy.

What is a disadvantage to Hydroelectricity?

• lots and lots of pollution

• Kills wild bird population

• Radioactive waste

• Increases potential for flooding

Which one of these are considered renewable energy?

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Greenhouse gases lead to planet earth heating up. This causes global warming.

Which gas can contribute to this?

• CO2

• Methane

• Both

The device in the picture produces electricity from what natural resource?

• Oil

• Sun

• Water

• Wind

Resources that are used faster than nature can replace them are referred to as

• Fossil fuels

• Nonrenewable resources

• Pollution

• Renewable resources

Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Petroleum

• Wood

This is the Hoover Dam. It generates electricity using turbines to capture the energy from falling water. What is this type of energy called?

• Geothermal

• Hydroelectric

• Nuclear

• Solar

This house has a device on its roof that transforms sunlight into electricity. What is this type of energy called?

• Geothermal

• Nuclear

• Hydroelectric

• Solar