Energy Quiz Environmental Science

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

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 production from coal is less expensive than some other energy sources
• All of the above

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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 correct technology.
• One of the drawbacks to solar energy is the cost of producing photovoltaic cells.
• All of the above

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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 turbines.
• Wind turbines convert thermal energy into electrical energy.
• All of the above

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.
• All of the above

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Which of the following can be extracted using the controversial method of 'fracking'? Oil is one of the answers. Pick oil and the other correct answer.

• Natural Gas
• Oil
• Coal
• Solar
• Wind

What part of the grid does this image belong to?

• Transmission
• Distribuition
• Generation
• Transformer
• All of the Above

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What part of the grid does this image belong to?

• Transmission
• Distribuition
• Generation
• Transformer
• All of the Above

What part of the grid does this image belong to?

• Transmission
• Distribuition
• Generation
• Transformer
• All of the Above

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What part of the grid does this image belong to?

• Transmission
• Distribuition
• Generation
• Transformer
• All of the Above