Energy Resources Impacts

What is an environmental consequence of using biomass, such as burning wood or plant matter, for fuel?

• it releases CO₂ into the air

• corn-based ethanol can be added to gasoline

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What are the major disadvantages of burning fossil fuels?

• they are renewable resources

• they take millions of years to make and they cause air pollution

• they produce large amounts of energy

Geothermal energy is a renewable resource that uses the heat from within the earth to heat buildings and produce electricity. What is a disadvantage of geothermal energy?

• there is an infinite supply

• only available in areas that are volcanically active

What is the major advantage to using fossil fuels?

• they release CO₂ into the atmosphere

• they can cause acid rain

• they produce large amounts of energy

Solar power is a great source of alternative energy because it supplies an infinite supply of energy from the sun and it doesn't cause pollution. What are some disadvantages to solar power?

• solar panels are expensive

• it is difficult to store energy when the sun is not shining

• it is hard to provide energy to large amounts of people

• all of these

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In order to harness the energy of moving water, we often build dams so we can control the flow of water. What is a potential consequence of building concrete dams for hydropower?

• it creates reservoirs that can be used for recreation

• it can destroy habitats

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Nuclear power uses the nonrenewable element uranium as fuel. Some people note the possibility of releasing radioactive materials into the environment and disposing of radioactive wastes as disadvantages. What is the major advantage to nuclear power?

• it is renewable

• it does not cause air pollution

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If renewable resources such as biomass are used faster than they can naturally be replenished, they can be depleted.

• True

• False

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Conservation of energy and renewable resources means...

• to save

• to use a lot

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Since the Industrial Revolution, human activities have resulted in major impacts on air, water, and soil. Pollution can cause major problems such as acid rain, global warming, or ozone depletion.

• True

• False

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