Nonrenewable Energy Review

Which nonrenewable energy source is known as the highest emitter of pollutants and greenhouse gas?

• coal

• oil

• natural gas

• nuclear

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Which nonrenewable energy resource has the highest energy return on energy investment (EROEI)?

• coal

• oil

• natural gas

• nuclear

Which nonrenewable energy source emits NO CO₂ during plant operation?

• coal

• oil

• natural gas

• nuclear

Which nonrenewable energy source is rarely used to generate electricity?

• coal

• oil

• natural gas

• nuclear

Which nonrenewable energy source will probably be much less available in the next 40 to 60 years?

• coal

• oil

• natural gas

• nuclear

Which nonrenewable energy source has many different uses including heating/cooling homes, cooking, and power production?

• coal

• oil

• natural gas

• nuclear

Which nonrenewable energy source would help a country become energy independent yet generate a highly radioactive waste product?

• coal

• oil

• natural gas

• nuclear

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

Which nonrenewable energy source is the most abundant in the United States and could potentially supply the United States with energy for 200 years?

• coal

• oil

• natural gas

• nuclear

Which nonrenewable energy source would have the highest upfront costs to become operational?

• coal

• oil

• natural gas

• nuclear

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

Which nonrenewable energy source has the highest electricity cost per kWh?

• coal

• oil

• natural gas

• nuclear

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-2