Fossil Fuels and Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Quiz

Which of the following is the correct order for the evolution of energy-efficient lightbulbs?

• CFL, incandescent, halogen, LED

• CFL, LED, halogen, incandescent

• Incandescent, CFL, LED, halogen

• Incandescent, halogen, CFL, LED

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Which of the following are the three largest sources of energy for the United States?

• Petroleum, natural gas, and coal

• Solar, natural gas, and coal

• Petroleum, hydroelectric, and natural gas

• Solar, wind, and hydroelectric

• Nuclear, hydroelectric, and coal

Which of the following is NOT true of coal?

• The burning of coal produces high amounts of air pollution

• Energy produced from coal is inconsistent and unreliable

• The burning of coal contributes to climate change

• Electricity produced from coal is less expensive than other energy sources such as solar and wind

Which of the following is NOT true of solar energy?

• Solar energy is most efficiently collected in highly populated areas

• Solar energy is difficult to store

• There is plenty of solar radiation to fuel the whole world with the current technology

• One of the drawbacks of solar energy is the cost of producing photovoltaic cells

Which of the following is NOT true of wind energy?

• Electricity produced from wind can be inconsistent and unreliable

• Coastlines, valleys, and agricultural fields are all good locations for wind power generation

• Small wind turbines are less destructive to bird populations than large wind turbines

• Wind turbines convert thermal energy into electrical energy

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Which of the following is true of nuclear energy?

• Nuclear meltdowns can affect large areas but are easily cleaned up

• Nuclear power is a renewable energy source

• Nuclear power produces radioactive waste that must be disposed of properly

• Nuclear power produces more carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases than oil or coal power

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Which of the following is NOT true of oil?

• The transportation of oil has caused several environmental disasters

• Oil is refined to produced petroleum products for cosmetics, transportation, and plastics

• As oil deposits are consumed, extraction of oil becomes more costly

• Oil deposits are most abundantly found in Europe and South America

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Which of the following is incorrectly matched?

Free response. Answer four of the questions below. Use full sentences. 1. Provide two advantages and two disadvantages of using fossil fuels.

• Fossil fuels are abundant and provide a high energy output, but they contribute to pollution and are non-renewable.

• Fossil fuels are renewable and environmentally friendly, but they are expensive and difficult to transport.

• Fossil fuels are cheap and easy to transport, but they have low energy output and are scarce.

• Fossil fuels are clean and sustainable, but they require advanced technology to extract.

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Choose one type of renewable energy and one type of nonrenewable energy. Explain how each generates electricity.

• Solar energy generates electricity using photovoltaic cells, while coal generates electricity by burning to produce steam that turns turbines.

• Wind energy generates electricity by burning fossil fuels, while nuclear energy uses photovoltaic cells.

• Hydroelectric energy generates electricity by using wind turbines, while natural gas uses solar panels.

• Geothermal energy generates electricity by using tidal forces, while oil generates electricity through wind turbines.

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