Unit 4 Review: Energy Resources

What is an advantage of nuclear energy?

• it is cost-efficient

• no safety risks are involved

• no waste products are produced

• no air pollution is produced

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_____________________ has no greenhouse gas emissions, but has waste products that could pose a health hazard for humans.

• geothermal energy

• nuclear energy

• coal

• petroleum

What element is the major power source at nuclear power plants?

• sulfur

• hydrogen

• carbon

• uranium

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Which fossil fuel burns the cleanest?

• wind

• natural gas

• petroleum

• coal

__________________ is the best energy source for developing countries because it is cheap and easy to obtain.

• geothermal

• coal

• biomass

• nuclear

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Choose the statement that demonstrates a person conserving energy.

• taking a very long shower

• running a fan 24 hours a day

• not recycling

• carpooling to work or school

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________________ resources can be reused are are constantly being replaced.

• Renewable

• Nonrenewable

• Fossil fuels

• energy

Which fossil fuel burns the dirtiest (most pollution)?

• Nuclear

• wind

• coal

• biomass

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Which fossil fuel is formed by plants in swamps being covered, pressed, and heated for millions of years?

• nuclear

• petroleum

• natural gas

• coal

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Wind energy is collected by turning ________________ which are connected to generators.

• pumps

• photovoltaic cells

• turbines

• drills

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