Energy Quiz

What is the number one use of hydroelectric power?

• cooling

• heating

• cooking

• nuclear weapons

Not taking an excessive amount of a resource in order to keep from harming the supply is referred to as_____.

• replanting

• deforestation

• nonsustainable yield

• sustainable yield

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Some poorer, developing countries are starting to have more energy options. Which is the BEST reason?

• The people there are smarter than they used to be.

• They have begun developments, often with the help from other countries.

• They are richer than they used to be.

• They just got homes and cars that need to use other energy sources.

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In the USA, it is more expensive to find and produce oil now than it was 20 years ago. Which of the following is the BEST and MOST REASONABLE reason?

• There is no more oil left in the USA and it has to be bought from other countries.

• Workers in the USA demanded to be paied more to work in oil fields, so the prices had to go up.

• The easy-to-reach oil fields in the USA have already been tapped dry.

• Much less people are buying oil, making the costs go up.

Which is a negative associated with uranium mining?

• habitat destruction and erosion from disturbing land

• An overabundance of uranium makes it hard to choose where to mine.

• lots of competition between mining companies.

• low cost to sell uranium.

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What is a negative to building dams for hydroelectricity?

• The lack of water impacts migratory birds.

• An increase in holes being dug negatively impacts burrowing animals.

• Deforestation negatively impacts the biodiversity of land mammals.

• Habitat destruction and sediment in water negatively impacts the biodiversity of aquatic wildlife.

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Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• wind

• petroleum

• natural gas

• coal

Which energy source was first used 10,000 years ago in Iceland, through natural vents in the earth?

• Natural Gas

• Geothermal

• Solar

• Wind

How is uranium obtained for use in nuclear energy?

• Wells are drilled.

• It is harnessed through panels.

• It is mined.

• It is forced out of earth with the use of water pressure.

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Which of the following statements is correct?

• The "clouds" from the nuclear power plant are filled with 100% toxic waste.

• The "clouds" from the nuclear power plant are mostly water vapor and some carbon dioxide.

• The "clouds" from the nuclear power plant are rain clouds.

• The "clouds" from the nuclear power plant are from a power failure and disaster will definitly happen.

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