Marking Period 3 - Environmental Science - Division Assessment 22-23

1. Examine the image below. Which type of renewable energy is shown?

• Nuclear Power
• Natural Gas
• Geothermal Power
• Wind Power

2. What is a nonrenewable energy resource formed from the remains of organisms that lived long ago?

• Fossil Fuel
• Solar Power
• Hydroelectric
• Geothermal

3. Renewable energy is energy from sources that:

• Are constantly being formed
• Have just been invented by humans
• Humans can make and renew constantly
• Were once living organisms

4. What type of renewable energy comes from plant material, manure, or any other organic matter that can be used for energy?

• Renewable
• Biomass
• Leaching
• Wind power

5. Examine the image below. Which type of renewable energy is shown?

• Nuclear power
• Geothermal power
• Solar power
• Wind power

6. Which type of energy resource has the potential consequence of a total meltdown?

• Geothermal energy
• Hydroelectric power
• Nuclear power
• Solar power

7. What is another name for renewable energy resources?

• Alternative energy
• Nuclear power
• Wind power
• Solar power

8. Which type of country uses the most fossil fuels?

• Developed countries
• Developing countries

9. What environmental impact does NOT arise from mining and burning fossil fuels?

• Air pollution
• Global climate change
• Improved air quality
• Habitat destruction

10. What is a disadvantage of using solar energy?

• It is a nonrenewable source
• Does not work at night
• Could lead to meltdowns
• Disrupts aquatic habitats