Nonrenewable Energy

What future aspect of oil is discussed in the document?

• Decrease in oil usage

• Future Oil Reserves

• Increase in oil prices

• New oil drilling technologies

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the value of a fuel?

• Cost of extraction

• Accessibility

• Color of the fuel

• Energy content

What is primarily explained about fuels in the context of nonrenewable energy?

• Their role in sports

• Their use in generating electricity in electric power plants

• Their use in food production

• Their role in water purification

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using fossil fuels?

• High energy output

• Cost-effectiveness

• Environmental sustainability

• Availability

What do students need to identify regarding energy consumption and production?

• Patterns in their local town only

• Patterns in the world and in the United States

• Patterns in fictional settings

• Patterns in historical contexts only

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is a fossil fuel?

• A renewable energy resource formed from the remains of organisms that lived recently.

• A nonrenewable energy resource formed from the remains of organisms that lived long ago.

• A type of solar energy used to power vehicles.

• A natural gas used exclusively in scientific research.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which of the following is NOT an example of a fossil fuel?

• Coal

• Oil

• Natural gas

• Biomass

What are the primary uses of fossil fuels?

• To produce food and clean water.

• To run cars, ships, planes, and factories, and to produce electricity.

• To generate solar and wind energy.

• To create art and build sculptures.

What is one of the main problems with the supply of fossil fuels?

• It is unlimited.

• It is increasing yearly.

• It is limited.

• It is environmentally friendly.

What is a major environmental issue related to the use of fossil fuels?

• They are highly sustainable.

• They have no environmental consequences.

• They contribute to water pollution only.

• They have environmental consequences.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5