Energy Resources & Conservation Review

Which of the following do you think are nonrenewable energy sources?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Oil

• Nuclear energy

Which of the following do you think that can be renewable energy sources?

• Solar

• Hydroelectric

• Wind

• Geothermal

What are the 3 main types of fossil fuels?

• Coal, Natural Gas, and Oil

• Natural Gas, Uranium, Oil

• Oil, Natural Gas, Solar

• Coal, Petroleum, Wind

What is renewable energy?

• Sources of energy that will take years to deplete.

• Sources of energy that humans can manufacture.

• Sources of energy that are constantly being formed.

• Sources of energy that were once living organisms.

What is an advantage of nuclear energy?

• It is the safest form of energy.

• There are no hazardous wastes.

• It is a renewable resource.

• It does not produce air pollution.

What is the main problem with solar energy?

• Solar panels are very expensive and large areas are needed to put them.

• Replacement parts are hard to find and systems are difficult to install.

• Solar panels will collect more energy than can be stored, causing a system overload.

• Solar energy will cause cancer in organisms living near the panels.

What are two examples of renewable energy?

• Geothermal and Wind

• Solar and Coal

• Wind and Natural Gas

• Geothermal and Nuclear

Why would a fossil fuel be considered non-renewable?

• It cannot be replaced as fast as people use it.

• It can be recycled.

• It can easily be replaced as it is used.

• It is available in unlimited supplies.

How does the use of fossil fuels affect the atmosphere?

• Burning fossil fuels releases large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

• Burning fossil fuels helps heal the ozone layer.

• Burning fossil fuels adds a protective layer around the Earth.

• Burning fossil fuels clears the atmosphere of carcinogens.

Which of the following is a major source of biomass fuel in developing countries?

• Dung and Wood

• Dung and Corn

• Corn and Wood