Natural Energy Resources

The energy stored in fossil fuels originally arrived on Earth as…

• Dark matter

• Sunlight

• Animals

• Plants

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A family builds an environmentally-friendly home. They want to use a renewable energy source that is the least dangerous to the environment. Which source of energy should they use to heat their home?

• geothermal

• natural gas

• nuclear power

• oil

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Which best explains the environmental consequences associated with generating hydroelectric power?

• Hydroelectric dams produce large amounts of oxygen.

• Reservoirs are also used for water sports and recreation.

• Reservoirs cause habitat disruption of surrounding areas.

• Hydroelectric dams produce large amounts of carbon dioxide.

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Energy companies often produce electricity from a variety of sources. Which of the following sources of energy would be considered a renewable energy source?

• oil

• gas

• coal

• wind

Why is renewable energy often a more desirable alternative to nonrenewable energy?

• Renewable energy is less expensive than nonrenewable energy.

• Renewable energy is readily available, while nonrenewable energy supplies are limited.

• Renewable energy requires much less equipment maintenance than nonrenewable energy.

• Renewable energy harms the environment, while nonrenewable energy is environmentally friendly.

Which best describes a way energy can be conserved?

• drilling new oil wells off the coastline

• reducing transportation by automobiles

• decreasing the collection of energy through solar panels

• increasing the amount of electricity produced in nuclear power plants

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For about how long do scientists think wind and solar power can provide us with energy?

• 100 years

• 1,000 years

• 1,000,000 years

• virtually forever

We can preserve natural resources by ________.

• drilling for as much oil as possible for just 10 years

• using mostly trees for energy

• relying on renewable energy sources

• burning more fossil fuels

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Which of the following is considered a non-renewable energy resource?

• A) Solar energy

• B) Wind energy

• C) Coal

• D) Hydroelectric power

What is the primary advantage of using solar panels for energy production?

• A) They are inexpensive to install

• B) They produce energy only during the night

• C) They generate electricity without emitting greenhouse gases

• D) They require a lot of maintenance