10. Nonrenewable and Renewable Energy Review

Energy is the ability to _________. (Pick 2)

• burn organic material

• taste energy drinks

• do work

• make a change

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An object in free-fall demonstrates _______ energy.

• nuclear

• chemical

• kinetic

• thermal

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Burning a fuel converts chemical energy into ________ energy. Pick 2.

• electromagnetic

• nuclear

• thermal

• mechanical

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Which is a potential danger of nuclear power, but not fossil fuel use?

• meltdown

• CO₂ pollution

• SO₂ (air pollution)

• acid mine drainage (air pollution)

Which of these are renewable energy sources. Pick all that apply.

• wind

• sunlight

• coal

• geothermal energy

Petroleum formed from ancient _______, while coal formed from ancient _______.

• swamp life, salt life

• marine life, land plants

• dinosaurs, old bread

• jelly, backyard grills

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What is the main use of coal in the USA?

• electricity generation

• transportation

• furnaces

• airplane fuel

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Which are disadvantages of coal as a fuel source? Pick all that apply.

• sulfur impurities lead to acid mine drainage

• nitrogen compounds lead to acid rain

• mercury compounds can poison life

• it is abundant and easily transported

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Petroleum is commonly used for ______ in developed nations. Pick 2.

• transportation

• electricity generation

• plastic products

• water purification

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When oil/petroleum products are burned, which pollutants are produced? Pick all that apply.

• sulfur dioxide

• heat

• nitrogen oxides

• carbon dioxide