Energy: Conservation and Transfer

Solar energy is a completely renewable resource.

• Advantage

• Disadvantage

Fossil Fuels produce carbon dioxide that pollutes the atmosphere.

• Advantage

• Disadvantage

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Check all of the boxes that are FOSSIL FUELS.

• Oil

• Natural gas

• Coal

• Uranium

Which problem is most likely to result from the

      use of nuclear power?

• pollutants in the groundwater after drilling

• storage of radioactive wastes

• miners getting trapped underground

• oil spills that pollute oceans and beaches

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

In the cold winter months, what colors should people people wear in order to stay the warmest?

• white, beige, tan

• dark red, deep purple and black

• light green, light blue, and white

• light pink, light yellow and light purple

Why is the use of geothermal energy limited?

•  It can be used only in areas that have volcanic activity, 

      and these areas are limited.

• It can be used only in areas that receive a great deal of 

      sunlight, and these areas are limited.

• It destroys habitats so it cannot be used in areas where

      there is a lot of wildlife.

• It pollutes the water, so it cannot be used in areas where

      people live.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

Which of the following would be the best location

    for a hydroelectric power plant?

• in a dry, open field that receives direct sunlight

• near a large river with a waterfall

• beside a small, human-made pond

• in a dense and fast flowing forest

Tags

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

Hot water rises and cold water sinks. Is this:

• Convection

• Conduction

• Radiation

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Can you deplete a renewable resource?

• No

• Yes

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which would most adversely affect hydroelectric power?

• frost
• drought
• shortage of uranium

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4