Energy Resources Exam

Which of these is a nonrenewable energy resource?

• Solar energy

• Coal

• Wind energy

• Geothermal energy

What is the main component of natural gas?

• Methane

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

Which fossil fuel comes from ancient sea organisms?

• Coal

• Oil

• Uranium

• Wood

What is petroleum mainly used for?

• Making glass

• Fuel for transportation

• Generating wind power

• Growing crops

Which of these is NOT a nonrenewable energy resource?

• Oil

• Natural gas

• Biomass

• Coal

How is electricity generated in a coal power plant?

• Burning coal to make steam

• Using sunlight to make electricity

• Using wind to turn turbines

• Using water to spin turbines

Why are nonrenewable energy resources limited?

• They can be replaced quickly

• They take millions of years to form and are used faster than replaced

• They are found everywhere

• They are not used for energy

What is a disadvantage of fossil fuels?

• They are renewable

• They produce greenhouse gases

• They are inexpensive

• They are unlimited

Why is uranium nonrenewable?

• It is made from plants

• It is used up faster than it is formed

• It is found in the ocean

• It is a type of fossil fuel

How is oil extracted from the ground?

• Drilling wells into underground reservoirs

• Planting trees

• Using wind turbines

• Building dams