Science Assessment

What is one advantage of using hydroelectricity as an energy source? Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

• Heat it captures under the earth

• It might change the migration patterns of salmon

• Reservoirs can be used to irrigate crops

• It doesn't need motion to turn turbines.

Why is it helpful to use natural gas even though it's nonrenewable? Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

• there is a limited supply

• it releases less pollution than any other fossil fuel

• It takes a while to make

• We have an endless supply

What is a disadvantage of using coal as an energy source? Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

• There is lots of it everywhere

• It releases radiation as a byproduct

• It is inexpensive

• Mining can damage the environment

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-6

What is a disadvantage of using nuclear power? Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

• It releases radiation as a byproduct

• It produces a lot of energy really fast

• It needs motion to turn turbines

• It is dependent on weather

Which two energy sources require open space? Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

• Biomass and natural gas

• Wind and Hydropower

• Wind and Solar power

• Solar power and Nuclear power

Why is oil nonrenewable? Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

• Because we will never run out

• Because it gives us more energy than we need

• Because we don't have the material to make it anymore

• Because we use it faster than we can replace it

What is a disadvantage of using biomass for energy? Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

• We don't have enough

• It takes too long to make

• Burning matter releases some greenhouse gases

• It does not give us much energy

The statements below are about a type of energy source. *The main source of energy *Have heat and light energy *Does not cause pollution

• Nuclear

• Water

• Geothermal

• Sun

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

An object experiences free fall and tumbles from a high shelf down to the floor, experiencing...

• an increase in potential energy

• a decrease in potential energy

• a decrease in kinetic energy

• no change in kinetic energy

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NGSS.HS-PS3-1

A ball is launched into the air. On the way up, the ball experiences

• increase in PE & decrease in KE

• increase in PE & increase in KE

• decrease in PE & decrease in KE

• decrease in PE & increase in KE

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NGSS.HS-PS2-4