T6E4: Energy Resources

What are the major fossil fuels we use?

• Wood, solar, wind
• Nuclear, geothermal, hydro
• Biomass, hydrogen, propane
• Coal, oil, natural gas

Fill in the blank: More than ___ percent of the energy sources used around the world are fossil fuels.

• 50

• 60

• 70

• 80

According to the pie chart, what percentage of global energy comes from oil?

• 33%
• 11%

• 27%

• 21%

Which of the following is not a major source of energy mentioned in the text?

• Solar

• Wind

• Wood

• Nuclear

The environmental impacts of extracting and burning fossil fuels include:

• Air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions

• Increased biodiversity

• Reduction in global temperatures

• Improvement in air quality

Burning fossil fuels can contaminate the environment by releasing pollutants. Which of the following is a specific effect of this contamination?

• Acid rain formation

• Increased biodiversity

• Ozone layer restoration

• Reduction in greenhouse gases

What does 'contaminate' mean?

• To clean

• To pollute

• To preserve

• To enhance

Which device uses less energy than an electric or gas oven?

• Microwave

• Toaster

• Refrigerator

• Dishwasher

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What percentage of a home's energy use is made up by heating water?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

What should you do with electronic devices that are not in use?

• Keep them turned on

• Turn them off

• Throw them away

• Donate them

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