Energy Resources High School

Which of these would be considered a drawback of damming an area in order to generate hydroelectricity for a community?

• Reduction of fossil fuel reliance

• Increased recreational usage in the dammed area.

• Reduction of carbon emissions during energy consumption

• Displacement of humans from homes that will be flooded during dam construction

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Drawbacks to which energy source include build up of silt or disruption of salmon migration?

• Nuclear energy

• Geothermal energy

• Photovoltaic cells

• Hydroelectric power

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The geyser Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park is powered by what kind of energy?

• electrical energy

• nuclear energy

• wind energy

• geothermal energy

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The industrial revolution began with the exploitation of which of the following fuel sources?

• coal

• nuclear power

• petroleum

• solar power

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Which energy source has no greenhouse gas emissions but has waste products that present a health hazard for humans?

• geothermal

• petroleum

• nuclear

• coal

Which energy source has no greenhouse gas emissions or health impacts on humans, but is only available in certain geographic locations?

• geothermal power

• nuclear power

• hydrogen fuel

• natural gas

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Anna wants to install a new energy system for her farm. She made a list of all the criteria she has for her new energy system.

Renewable source

Not too loud

No harmful emissions or waste

Does not need water access

Which type of energy system would best suit Anna's needs?

• Natural Gas Furnace

• Solar Panels

• Wind Turbines

• Hydroelectric Dam

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In developing countries, you are most likely to find biomass used

• to generate electricity.

• for manufacturing.

• as a source of hydropower.

• for heating and cooking.

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Which of the following is a major source of biomass fuel in developing countries?

• wood

• dung

• corn

• Both wood and dung

Renewable energy is energy from sources that

• are constantly being formed.

• will take years to deplete.

• humans can manufacture.

• were once living organisms.