Intro to Energy

How does the demand for energy change as the world becomes more industrialized?

• It decreases

• It remains the same

• It increases

• It fluctuates randomly

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What factors influence which energy sources people use and how they use them?

• Climate and geography

• Availability, price, and governmental regulations

• Cultural preferences

• Technological advancements

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What are the most widely used sources of energy globally?

• Solar and wind

• Nuclear and hydroelectric

• Fossil fuels (such as coal, oil, and natural gas)

• Biomass and geothermal

What happens to the reliance on fossil fuels as developing countries become more developed?

• It decreases

• It remains the same

• It increases

• It becomes negligible

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What is a characteristic of nonrenewable energy sources?

• They can be replenished naturally.

• They exist in a fixed amount.

• They are always environmentally friendly.

• They are easily replaced.

Which of the following is true about renewable energy sources?

• They cannot be reused.

• They are always in a fixed amount.

• They can be replenished naturally.

• They involve energy transformation that cannot be replaced.

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Which of the following is an example of a nonrenewable energy source?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas)

• Hydroelectric energy

Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy source?

• Solar

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Nuclear

What are the forms of wood commonly used as fuel?

• Firewood and charcoal

• Peat and lignite

• Bitumen and anthracite

• Natural gas and crude oil

What is peat?

• A type of coal

• A partially decomposed organic material

• A form of natural gas

• A type of crude oil

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