Chapter 6 Assessment (Earth's Natural Resources)

Which of the following is NOT a renewable resource?

• solar energy

• wind energy

• coal

• hydropower

What is the primary source of electricity generation in the U.S.?

• hydropower

• nuclear energy

• fossil fuels

• geothermal energy

Which stage of coal has the highest energy content?

• lignite

• bituminous

• anthracite

• peat

How does burning coal contribute to climate change?

• it removes oxygen from the air

• it releases sulfur dioxide

• it releases carbon dioxide

• it causes soil erosion

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What is one major environmental impact of coal mining?

• increase in oxygen levels

• reduction of acid rain

• habitat destruction

• cleaner water supplies

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Which method is used to extract oil and natural gas from rock formations?

• scrubbing

• fracking

• solar thermal drilling

• hydroprocessing

What is a major risk associated with oil spills?

• increased fish populations

• decrease in greenhouse gases

• harm to marine life and coastal ecosystems

• creation of new islands

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What is a key advantage of nuclear energy?

• produces no radioactive waste

• has unlimited fuel supply

• has low emissions

• can be easily replaced by fossil fuels

What is the main drawback of wind energy?

• it is nonrenewable

• it produces large amounts of pollution

• it is noisy and inconsistent

• it releases radioactive waste

Which country is rich in mineral resources?

• Canada

• Japan

• Saudi Arabia

• Brazil

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