Natural Resources Basics

Why is renewable energy a better alternative to nonrenewable energy?

• Renewable energy is less expensive than nonrenewable energy.
• Renewable energy is readily available, while nonrenewable energy supplies are limited.
• Renewable  energy requires much less equipment maintenance than nonrenewable energy.
• Renewable energy harms the environment, while nonrenewable energy is environmentally friendly

Which best describes the potential of solar power for future energy use?

• It is not likely to be used because it pollutes the environment and contaminates drinking water supplies.
• It is likely to be used because its capture and storage does not require special equipment.
• It is likely to be used because it is a renewable resource that is indefinitely available.
• It is not likely to be used because it  is less expensive than fossil fuel resources.

Which energy source is available indefinitely?

• Coal

• Solar

• Natural Gas

• Petroleum

Which best describes a nonrenewable resource?

• One that produces pollution
• One that is in limited supply
• One that is in unlimited supply
• One that does not produce pollution

Which form of energy transformation would result in the emission of the greenhouse gas methane?

• nuclear energy

• solar energy

• coal energy

• wind energy

The burning of fossil fuels affects the atmosphere by

• adding more heat and carbon dioxide
• reducing the amount of necessary heat
• taking water vapor out of the atmosphere
• putting more oxygen in the atmosphere.

Which is not a disadvantage of using solar panels as a primary source of energy?

• Resource is limited to daylight hours only.

• Solar energy is difficulty to store for long-term use.

• Solar panels use too much land area to capture the needed energy.

• Solar panels are are becoming less expensive each year

Silica sand is a resource used in large volume in Nevada. This resource is used to make which product?

• tar
• glass
• plastic
• electricity

A family builds an environmentally-friendly home. They want to use an energy source that is the least dangerous to the environment. Which source of energy should they use to heat their home?

• Geothermal

• Natural gas

• Nuclear power

• Monster Energy

Which method of energy transformation has the least potential environmental impact? 

• Photovoltaic cells transform solar energy into electrical energy.
• Car motors transform electrical energy into mechanical energy.
• Power plants transform nuclear energy into electrical energy.
• Burning oil transforms chemical energy into thermal energy