6.1 & 6.2 Energy Sources Quiz

Which of the following is a nonrenewable energy source?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Fossil fuels

• Biomass

What characterizes energy use in developed countries?

• Low per-capita energy use

• High use of subsistence fuels

• High per-capita energy use and reliance on commercial fuels

• Exclusive use of renewable energy

How is energy use in developing countries typically described?

• High per-capita energy use

• Low use of subsistence fuels

• Lower per-capita energy use and high use of subsistence fuels

• Exclusive use of fossil fuels

What are commercial fuel sources?

• Fuels gathered by individuals for personal use

• Fuels bought and sold on massive scales for industrial use

• Fuels that are always renewable

• Fuels used only in developing countries

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Which type of coal is the least energy dense?

• Bituminous coal

• Anthracite

• Lignite

• Natural Gas

Which type of coal is known for being the cleanest-burning and most energy-dense?

• Lignite

• Bituminous coal

• Anthracite

• Petroleum

What are liquid hydrocarbons formed from over millions of years?

• Tar sands

• Natural Gas

• Petroleum (crude oil)

• Bitumen

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What is a mixture of clay, sand, water, and a combustible organic material called?

• Bitumen

• Natural Gas

• Anthracite

• Lignite

Which type of coal is almost pure carbon?

• Lignite

• Bituminous coal

• Anthracite

• Tar sands

What is highly water intensive to extract?

• Natural Gas

• Bituminous coal

• Tar sands or oil sands

• Anthracite