Energy Resources and Consumption

Biomass energy ________.

• requires fossil fuel input to produce

• produces no greenhouse gases when burned

• can be burned directly as wood, manure, or charcoal

• is a form of fossil fuel

Which of the following energy sources is considered nonrenewable?

• petroleum

• solar

• geothermal

• tidal

• wind

The major long-term problem with using coal to generate electricity is the ________.

• environmental damage in the area around the mine

• water pollution

• carbon dioxide released

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Coal burning produces more greenhouse gases per unit of energy than any other fuel

• True

• False

Which of the following are potentially negative environmental impacts from fracking?

• Groundwater contamination

• Release of methane into the atmosphere

• Thermal pollution of nearby rivers

• Acid mine drainage

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

Solar represents a minuscule portion of U.S. energy production because of ________.

• technological limitations

• lack of scientific interest

• lack of investment

These types of power plants are primarily responsible for acid deposition (including acid rain)

• natural gas

• petroleum

• coal

• nuclear

Which is NOT an example of biomass?

• wood

• crop leftovers (the part of the plant that isn't consumed)

• manure and/or trash

• petroleum

The world gets MOST of their energy through all of the following sources EXCEPT

• natural gas

• coal

• hydroelectric

• oil

Nuclear energy generates ________ waste instead of _____________.

• radioactive, air pollutants

• air pollutants, ash

• CO2, uranium ore

• radioactive, uranium ore