Renewable and Nonrenewable

Which energy transformation produces electricity with the least negative environmental impact?

• Generating electricity from a natural gas-fired power plant

• Generating electricity from a coal-fired power plant

• Generating electricity from a hydroelectric power system

• Generating electricity from a solar panel system

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

Which of the following energy resources would be the most environmentally friendly way to supplement or add to the electrical power system?

• Solar panels on the roof

• Hydroelectric power from a school pond

• Nuclear power plant in the utility room

• Diesel powered generator outside the building

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

The use of which of the following resources would be most affected by changes in weather?

• Wind

• Geothermal

• Natural Gas

• Nuclear

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following statements best explains a disadvantage of using a nonrenewable resource over a renewable energy resource?

• Coal generated electricity currently costs more per kWh than solar generated electricity.

• Burning coal produces less energy than burning natural gas.

• Geothermal energy is difficult to use to produce electricity compared to burning coal.

• Burning coal will produce more environmental pollution than using wind turbines.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

An advertisement for a new car that runs completely on solar power claims that the car is “100% environmentally friendly because it produces no environmental pollution.” Which of these questions is the most important environmental question for consumers to answer before they consider buying this car?

• Which major car company produces this car?

• How much does this car cost?

• Where can consumers find evidence that it produces no pollution?

• What color does the car come in?

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Students researched two sources of energy, solar and wind, to determine the advantages and disadvantages of each. Which of the following should replace the X in the table above?

• Releases carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere

• Reduces the need for electricity from fossil fuels

• Produces energy only when the sun is shining

• Is an unclean source of energy

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

Which of the following best replaces the X in the above table?

• Radioactive Waste

• Carbon Dioxide

• Sulfur Dioxide

• Nitrogen Oxide

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

Which of the following correctly lists an advantage of using natural gas

• Natural gas is a fossil fuel

• Natural gas is nonrenewable

• Natural gas releases sulfur and carbon dioxide into the air

• Natural gas can be used to heat homes and power some cars

Several dams on the Colorado River in Texas produce electricity through hydropower. What is an advantage of this type of energy production?

• Land is flooded when dams are built

• Dams improve biodiversity by creating lakes out of rivers

• Hydropower provides renewable energy for human use

• Electricity can only be generated during daylight hours

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

What is an advantage of power plants powered by natural gas when compared to coal and oil?

• Natural gas generates more electricity when burned

• Burning natural gas releases less pollution to the atmosphere

• Natural gas requires long pipelines to reach power plants

• Explosions are less likely when leaks occur in pipelines

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