Energy in the United States

Which of the following is a clean (non-polluting) source of energy?

• hydroelectric power

• natural gas

• oil

• coal

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Select all of the sources of energy that are renewable and therefore do not reduce the resources of their environment.

• oil

• hydroelectric

• solar

• coal

• wind

One way to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide released into the air is to increase which of the following?

• The use of a renewable wind energy.

• The use of energy at home.

• The amount of offshore oil drilling.

• the burning of fossil fuels.

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Which of the following is a type of resource that is often used faster than it can be replenished?

• conservable

• nonrenewable

• extendable

• renewable

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The maps above show a front as it moves east across the United States. Which of these describes the weather change that can be expected for Amarillo, Texas?

• The cold front will bring cooler temperatures and snow because the cold front is producing large amounts of energy and snow moving southeast.

• The cold front will bring cooler temperatures with thunderstorms and rain, which causes the moisture in the warm air to condense and release large amounts of energy.

• The warm front will bring warmer temperatures with hot air for several days because it pushes the cold air out of the way.

• The warm front will bring warmer temperatures with light rain for a few days because the warm air rises and cools producing rain.

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Which three renewable resources are limited to areas that provide the type of energy needed?

• wind

• water

• geothermal

• solar

• biomass

Which resource below is a nonrenewable resource?

• fossil fuels

• solar

• wind

• biomass

And ADVANTAGE of using fossil fuels is:

• inexpensive and easy to transport

• releasing chemicals into the atmosphere

• pollutes soil and water

• acid rain

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Which resource below is a renewable energy resource?

• geothermal

• coal

• oil

• nuclear energy

What percentage of the United States' energy consumption is derived from renewable sources as of 2023?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

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