Evaluating Evidence from Multiple Sources on Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Sources and Their Impact on Society and t

Which of the following energy sources are NON-RENEWABLE?

CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY

• natural gas

• oil

• coal

• solar energy

• wind energy

Click all of the things that are non-renewable energy sources. (Once they are used they are gone forever) 3 of them are non-renewable.

• oil

• gas

• coal

• water

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Which one of these energy sources does not disrupt the habitats or habits of organisms?

• hydropower

• wind

• solar

• fossil fuels

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The energy resource that is most affected by change in weather is_____________?

• geothermal 

• wind

• nuclear

• natural gas

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In a city, home-heating from coal and local timber increased by 30% in a single year.

As a result, which direct impact to the local environment will most likely happen?

• Soil erosion in the area will decrease.

• Forests in the area will grow much faster.

• Carbon dioxide concentrations in the air will increase.

• Lakes, rivers, and streams will become less polluted.

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Although electricity is needed, the creation and transmission of electrical energy can affect the environment. Which source of electricity negatively impacts our environment the most?

• Wind

• Fossil Fuels

• Water

• Static

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What is the major advantage that alternate energy has over fossil fuels?

• Alternate energy is more efficient than fossil fuels.

• Alternate energy does not produce radioactive waste.

• Alternate energy increases the amount of sulfur dioxide ejected into the atmosphere.

• Alternate energy reduces the amount of carbon dioxide ejected into the atmosphere.

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Which of the following energy sources is MOST likely to have a NEGATIVE impact on air quality?

• Coal

• Geothermal

• Solar

• Wind

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Which best describes a method of obtaining energy that may cause changes in water temperature and harm to fish populations?

• burning coal

• using ethanol in cars

• installing solar panels on a home

• generating electricity in a hydroelectric power plant

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What is one of the main concerns of environmentalists regarding Duke Energy's plan?

• Too much reliance on wind energy

• Not enough coal usage

• Too much reliance on natural gas

• Too much reliance on solar energy

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