Unit 1 Chapter 3 Review

Some of the things people consider when deciding what to use as an energy source:  renewability, reliability, cost, and environmental impact.

Which of the following are things people consider when selecting an energy source? Select three correct answers.

• Renewability

• Usage

• Environmental Impact

• Cost

• Technology use

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  For example, some are cheaper but less renewable, and some are more efficient but more expensive.  Some of the things people consider when deciding what to use as an energy source:  renewability, reliability, cost, and environmental impact.  An energy source is called renewable if nature will always provide more of it.  Energy sources that are available at any time, whenever you need them are considered reliable.

Which of the following describes a source that is reliable?

• Safe to the environment

• Cheap

• Cost Effective

• Available whenever you need them

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  For example, some are cheaper but less renewable, and some are more efficient but more expensive.  Some of the things people consider when deciding what to use as an energy source:  renewability, reliability, cost, and environmental impact.  An energy source is called renewable if nature will always provide more of it.  Energy sources that are available at any time, whenever you need them are considered reliable.

If nature will provide more of a source, it is called

• Reliable

• Environmentally safe

• Renewable

• Cheap

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Can a resource be both renewable and reliable?

• Yes

• No

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What item is the source of energy in this diagram?

• Wind

• Flywheel

• Generator

• LED

What item is the source of energy in this diagram?

• Wind

• solar panel

• Generator

• Sun

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What three energy conversions are taking place in this electrical system? Select three correct answers

• Wind to Electrical

• Solar to Electrical

• Light to Sound

• Electrical to Light

• Light to Thermal

Solar energy and wind energy are both renewable sources of energy that are only availabe if the wind is blowing or if the sun is shining.

Which statement describes two ways that wind power and solar power are most alike?

• Both are limited in when they are available, and both are nonrenewable.

• Both are available at all times, and both are nonrenewable.

• Both are limited in when they are available, and both are renewable.

• Both are available at all times, and both are renewable.

oil and coal are both fossil fuels which are non renewable resources. They produce energy when they are burned . Which statement describes two ways that oil and coal are most alike?

• Both are limited in when they are available, and both are nonrenewable.

• Both are available when fuel is burned, and both are nonrenewable.

• Both are limited in when they are available, and both are renewable.

• Both are available at all times, and both are renewable.

A town relies on hydroelectric energy . Use the diagram to help you describe how electrical energy is produced.

• Wind energy is transformed in to electrical energy

• Solar energy is transformed in to electrical energy

• Motion energy of the water is transformed in to electrical energy

• Sound energy of the water is transformed in to electrical energy