Geosphere Unit 3 Quiz: Fossil Fuels & Renewable Energy

Which of the following are the three largest sources of energy for the United States?

• petroleum, natural gas, and coal

• solar, natural gas, and coal

• petroleum, hydroelectric, and natural gas

• solar, wind, and hydroelectric

• nuclear, hydroelectric, and coal

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Which of the following is NOT true of coal?

• The burning of coal produces high amounts of air pollution.

• Energy produced from coal is inconsistent and unreliable.

• The burning of coal contributes to climate change.

• Electricity production from coal is less expensive than other energy sources such as solar and wind.

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Which of the following is NOT true of solar energy?

• Solar energy is most efficiently collected in highly populated areas.

• Solar energy is difficult to store.

• There is plenty of solar radiation to fuel the whole world with the correct technology.

• One of the drawbacks to solar energy is the cost of producing photovoltaic cells.

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Which of the following is NOT true of wind energy?

• Electricity produced from wind can be inconsistent and unreliable.

• Coastlines, valleys, and agricultural fields are all good locations for wind power generation.

• Small wind turbines are less destructive to bird populations than large turbines.

• Wind turbines convert thermal energy into electrical energy.

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Which of the following IS true of nuclear energy?

• Nuclear meltdowns can affect large areas, but are easily cleaned up.

• Nuclear power is a renewable energy source.

• Nuclear power produces radioactive waste that must be disposed of properly.

• Nuclear power produces more carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases than oil or coal power.

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Which of the following NOT true of oil?

• The transportation of oil has caused several environmental disasters.

• Oil is refined to produce petroleum products for cosmetics, transportation, and plastics.

• As oil deposits are consumed, extraction of oil becomes more costly.

• Oil deposits are most abundantly found in Europe and South America.

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Which of the following energy sources is incorrectly matched?

• oil- nonrenewable

• solar- renewable

• wind- renewable

• natural gas- nonrenewable

• geothermal- nonrenewable

Provide two advantages and 2 disadvantages of using fossil fuels.

• Fossil fuels are abundant and provide a stable energy source, but they contribute to pollution and are non-renewable.

• Fossil fuels are renewable and environmentally friendly, but they are expensive and scarce.

• Fossil fuels are cheap and clean, but they are difficult to transport and store.

• Fossil fuels are easy to produce and have no environmental impact, but they are not efficient.

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Choose the correct pair of renewable and nonrenewable energy sources that generate electricity.

• Solar and Coal

• Wind and Natural Gas

• Hydropower and Oil

• Geothermal and Nuclear

Provide 2 reasons renewable energy is not the primary energy source across the globe.

• High initial costs and technological limitations

• Abundance of fossil fuels and lack of awareness

• Government policies and public resistance

• Limited resources and environmental concerns

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