Energy Resources Quiz

A mining company has started extracting uranium in a rural area for use in nuclear energy. Which BEST describes how uranium mining may impact nearby land and water resources?

• It causes habitat destruction and soil erosion.

• It improves water quality by adding minerals and nutrients.

• It improves the soil quality and increases vegetation growth.

• It reduces the levels of sediment and harms the quality of water.

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Which statement gives the best explanation about what will happen to the global oil reserves as time goes on?

• The global oil reserves will continue to decrease.

• The global oil reserves will continue to increase.

• The global oil reserves will remain relatively steady.

• The global oil reserves will turn into alternative forms of fuel.

Which best defines a renewable resource?

• A. A resource that is manufactured.

• B. A resource that can be replenished.

• C. A resource that can be used more than one time.

• D. A resource that is only available in a limited amount.

What type of energy resource is the most widely used for commercial energy in the United States?

• nuclear energy

• solar energy

• wind energy

• fossil fuels

A science teacher hands out the following region map and map of Hydro utility-scale generation. Using these maps, which of these statements could best be supported?

• Region 1 has the most number of larger rivers

• Region 2 has the least volcanic activity

• Region 3 is a dessert with few rivers

• Region 1 has the highest volcanic activity

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What type of resource is nuclear power?

• nonrenewable

• renewable

• mineral

• hybrid

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Anna wants to install a new energy system for her farm. She made a list of all the criteria she has for her new energy system. Which type of energy system would Best suit Anna's needs?

• gas furnace

• solar panels

• wind turbines

• hydroelectric dam

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Which of the following is a negative impact for using wind turbines to generate electricity?

• They produce no air pollution

• They are renewable

• They can be loud

• They produce green house gasses

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The United States uses many different energy resources to produce electricity. Categorize the following into renewable and nonrenewable resources..

Groups:

(a) Renewable

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(b) Nonrenewable

• Coal

• Biomass

• Solar

• Nuclear

• Hydroelectric

• Oil/Petroleum

• Natural Gas

• Wind

• Geothermal

What is one advantage to using fossil fuels as a primary energy source?

• Fossil fuels are made from decaying plant and animal remains in a short period of time, making them a good energy source.

• The technology for fossil fuel combustion is well understood, and the energy can be produced relatively cheaply.

• Fossil fuel consumption creates less pollution then getting energy from hydroelectric, solar, and nuclear energy sources.

• There is no way to store energy made from other sources, but fossil fuels can be combusted 24 hours a day.

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