IB ESS Topic 7

Using the heat from under the Earth's surface to generate electricity is called _______.

• wind energy

• solar energy

• biomass energy

• geothermal energy

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Energy that comes from burning plant and animal waste is called ______.

• wind energy

• solar energy

• biomass energy

• geothermal energy

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Which is NOT a benefit of wind energy?

• low or no emissions

• requires small or reduced land use

• low operational and maintenance costs

• renewable source of power

Which is not true about geothermal energy?

• minimal environmental impact

• low start-up costs

• very efficient production of energy

• geothermal reservoirs are naturally replenished

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What statement about solar energy is true?

• requires a small amount of space

• it is not considered expensive to setup or maintian

• there are no harmful metals or gases used during manufacturing of solar panels

• solar energy can be intermittent (not consistent)

Which method of energy can be affected by drought?

• Wind

• Hydropower

• Biofuels

• Nuclear

Which is a negative aspect of the use of petroleum?

• It is extracted at a low cost.

• It can be easily transported

• It produces hazardous substances.

• Petroleum is used in many products.

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Which of the following substances is fuel used in nuclear power plants?

• peat

• wood

• uranium

• coal

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Which is a natural source of greenhouse gases that cause climate change?

• burning fossil fuels

• deforestation

• volcanic eruptions

Climate change is the gradual ________ of average temperature in the atmosphere.

• increase

• decrease

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