Energy Flow

What is the main advantage of using solar energy in Florida?

• It is always available at night.

• Florida receives a lot of sunlight throughout the year.

• It is more expensive than other energy sources.

• It produces a lot of pollution.

What is a common use of natural gas in Florida?

• To power wind turbines.

• To generate electricity.

• To produce solar panels.

• To create coal.

Which of the following is true about coal energy sources in Florida?

• Coal is a renewable resource.

• Florida has large coal mines.

• Coal is imported from other states.

• Coal is the cleanest energy source.

How does Florida's climate make it suitable for solar energy production?

• Florida has a lot of cloudy days.

• Florida receives a lot of sunlight throughout the year.

• Florida has strong winds.

• Florida has many mountains.

Which of the following best describes the potential for wind energy in Florida?

• Florida has high mountains that are ideal for wind turbines.

• Florida's flat terrain and coastal areas provide moderate wind energy potential.

• Florida has no potential for wind energy.

• Florida's forests are the best locations for wind turbines.

Which fossil fuel is commonly found and used in Florida?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Uranium

• Gold

What is the role of the Sun in the food chain?

• It provides light for animals to see

• It is the primary source of energy for producers

• It helps in the formation of clouds

• It is used by animals to regulate body temperature

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What happens to the energy from the Sun when it reaches plants?

• It is stored as heat

• It is converted into chemical energy

• It is reflected back into space

• It is used to make water

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When animals eat plants, what happens to the energy stored in the plants?

• It is lost as heat

• It is transferred to the animals

• It is stored in the soil

• It is used to produce oxygen

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What is the first step in the flow of energy through a food chain?

• Animals eating plants

• Plants absorbing sunlight

• Decomposers breaking down waste

• Predators hunting prey