Using Natural Resources [Ch. 7-9]

Most energy on Earth begins with the sun.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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The use of sunlight to meet energy needs is...

• hydroelectric power

• wind energy

• solar power

• nuclear energy

What are some problems related to solar energy?

• is expensive

• solar cells are inefficient

• battery storage is needed

• all of the above

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Which of the following are other ways solar energy can be used? [Check all that apply.

• building designs, including large windows and dark floors, to warm the inside

• rooftop water heaters

• solar ovens

• building designs, including large windows and dark floors, to cool the inside

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Energy produced by heat that is transferred from Earth’s interior is...

• wind energy.

• solar energy.

• nuclear energy.

• geothermal energy.

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Geothermal energy is mainly found near areas with colder temperatures.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What is a biofuel?

• a combustible (burnable) fuel made from the remains of recently living organisms

• a device in which a chemical reaction takes place to produce electricity, similar to a battery

• a combination of two types; a vehicle that uses two different sources of fuel

• a device that converts sunlight to electricity

Which of the following is NOT an example of an innovative energy resource being developed?

• hybrid and electric automobiles

• biofuels

• fuel cells

• items that require the use of more nonrenewable resources in order to work more efficiently

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Engineers can harness the energy in ocean waves through different types of technology.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Solar and geothermal energy... [Check all that apply.]

• can be expensive.

• are clean forms of energy.

• have nothing in common.

• produce heat.

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