Environmental Consequences of Energy Sources

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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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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Most automobiles depend on gasoline and oil. Which practice will best conserve these fossil fuels for future generations?

• Drive at high speeds to make gasoline combustion more efficient.

• Change the oil in the car only once per year.

• Share rides with others so you won't need to ride in separate cars.

• Always ride in separate cars.

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Which would most likely result from an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico that begins to leak crude oil?

• The leaking oil would permanently damage or destroy the ecosystems of the Gulf.

• The water would easily dissolve the leaking oil before any damage could be caused.

• The leaking oil would easily be cleaned up and no damage would be done to the Gulf.

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Which environmental consequence is most often associated with obtaining energy from fossil fuels?

• air pollution

• noise pollution

• disruption of bird migration

• excessive use of valuable land

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Which resource when used causes the most pollution?

• SOLAR

• COAL

• WIND

• WATER

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A student created a table to summarize the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power plants.

Which statement best fits in the box labeled “X”?

• Nuclear power plants affect city economies.

• Disposal of nuclear waste can affect natural habitats.

• Nuclear power reduces dependence on fossil fuels.

• Conversion of nuclear energy to electricity is very efficient.

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Which best describes the main concern with using nuclear fission (radioactivity) as an alternative energy source?

• The number of accidents in power plants using nuclear fission is higher than for other power plants.

• The raw materials for power plants using nuclear fission are more expensive than for other power plants.

• The temperatures required for power plants using nuclear fission cannot be easily achieved and controlled.

• The disposal of waste from power plants using nuclear fission is potentially more hazardous than for other power plants.

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Which form of energy transformation would result in the emission of the greenhouse gas methane?

• nuclear energy

• solar energy

• coal mining

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When building a dam for a hydroelectric power plant, which best describes a possible negative effect on the environment?

• flooding

• air pollution

• radioactive waste

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