CMAS Science

The picture below shows sedimentary rock in layers. How were theses rocks formed?

• lava was rapidly cooled

• heat and pressure applied to granite

• sediment was deposited slowly over time

• magma from a volcano

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All of the following are true about fossil fuels EXCEPT:

• They are renewable resources.

• They are the remains of dead plants and animals.

• They were formed over a long period of time.

• They often contribute to pollution of the atmosphere.

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Look at the flow chart and complete the missing link.

• condensation

• cooling

• compaction

• melting

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Which of the following sources of energy is NOT formed from prehistoric life?

• hydroelectricity

• natural gas

• petroleum

• coal

Which best describes how coal is formed?

• igneous rock exposed to weathering

• erosion of metamorphic rock

• preservation of animal fossils

• decomposition of dead plant material

Energy produced from sunlight is called ______ energy and is considered a ______ resource.

• geothermal, nonrenewable

• solar, nonrenewable

• hydroelectric, renewable

• solar, renewable

Fill in the blank in the chart.

• geothermal

• natural gas

• water

• animals

Which is an example of using geothermal energy to heat a house?

• a furnace that burns natural gas

• an electric heater powered by a nearby coal plant

• a radiator that pumps water deep underground to heat it and returns the water to the surface

• an electric heater powered by solar panels on the rooftop

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Below is a chart of how we get our power in the United States. What conclusion can we reach from this information?

• The majority of our power comes from nonrenewable resources.

• We rely heavily on solar and wind energy.

• We are decreasing our use of renewable resources.

• Most of our power comes from hydroelectric plants.

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In some parts of the United States, it rains on most days filling streams and rivers. Which renewable energy source would be best for this area?

• installing a field of solar panels

• constructing a large coal plant

• drilling for natural gas

• building a hydroelectric plant on a major river

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