Quiz about Smithsonian

Question 1

Which of the following are Non-Renewable energy resources? (Check all that apply.)

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coal

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nuclear

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wind

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solar

Question 2

One advantage of solar and wind power over fossil fuels is that

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wind and solar are continuously renewable and fossil fuels take millions of years to be formed.

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wind and solar are presently much less expensive than fossil fuels.

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wind and solar come from natural processes and fossil fuels do not.

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wind and solar are nonrenewable resources and fossil fuel are renewable.

Question 3

Renewable or Nonrenewable: Coal

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Nonrenewable

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Renewable

Question 4

Renewable or Nonrenewable: Natural Gas

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nonrenewable

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renewable

Question 5

Renewable or Nonrenewable: Oil

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Nonrenewable

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Renewable

Question 6

Renewable or Nonrenewable: Sunlight

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Renewable

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Nonrenewable

Question 7

Renewable or Nonrenewable: Water

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Renewable

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Nonrenewable

Question 8

Renewable or Nonrenewable: Wind

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Renewable

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Nonrenewable

Question 9

This energy is from moving air.

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Wind Energy

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Geothermal Energy

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Fossil Fuel Energy

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Biofuel

Question 10

Fossil Fuels produce carbon dioxide that pollutes the atmosphere.

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Disadvantage

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Advantage

Question 11

Fossil Fuels are a nonrenewable resource.

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Disadvantage

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Advantage

Question 12

Which TWO of the following are renewable resources?

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Solar

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Hydroelectric

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Oil

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Coal

Question 13

What is the primary source of most energy on Earth?

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The Sun

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Mars

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The wind

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Plants

Question 14

Natural resources can be...

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both renewable and nonrenewable

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renewable resources

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nonrenewable resources

Question 15

A natural resource is

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a resource that exists on Earth without the actions of humans

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a resource such as money

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a man-made resource

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a resources that cannot be remade

Question 16

Resources that cannot be replaced or remade in a short period of time.

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Non-Renewable Resources

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Renewable Resources

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Recyclable

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Conserved

Question 17

Coal, oil and natural gas are non-renewable resources also known as __________?

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Fossil Fuels

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Recyclable

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Biomass

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Radioactive

Question 18

Natural resources that can be replenished in a short period of time.

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Renewable Resources

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Consumables

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Non-Renewable Resources

Question 19

Which of the following is not an example of a Renewable Resource?

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natural gas

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solar

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wind

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geothermal

Question 20

A machine with blades that turns because of wind or water.

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Turbine

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Power plant

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Lawnmower

Question 21

_________resources are all that exists without the actions of humankind.

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Natural Resources.

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Human Resources.

Question 22

name the energy something can produce heat, power life, move objects, or produce electricity.

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Energy resources.

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Natural resources.

Question 23

Advantage of Energy resources.

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Al of these.

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These resources are nearly infinite.

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A very large amount of energy could be generates in this way.

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Maintenance requirements are lower and save money

Question 24

List out some examples of renewable energy resources?

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Wind, water, trees, and the Sun

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Coal, Oil,Natural gases, Nuclear Energy.

Question 25

Examples for natural resources are ________

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Air, water, trees, rocks and minerals, soil, coal and oil.

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Solar Energy ,Wind Energy ,Hydro Energy , Geothermal and

Biomass Energy.

Question 26

Solar Energy ,Wind Energy ,Hydro Energy , Geothermal and

Biomass Energy are the examples for __________

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Energy resources.

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Natural resources.

Question 27

____________ characteristic is shared by all renewable

resources

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Replaced in a reasonably short time period.

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Replacement is not possible.

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