Renewable and Traditional Energy Sources

Which type of energy makes up the largest portion of the U.S. energy portfolio according to the 2017 data?

• Petroleum

• Renewable energy

• Coal

• Nuclear electric power

Why is nonrenewable energy considered not sustainable?

• It is expensive to produce.

• It causes issues with supply and pollution.

• It is always available.

• It is produced only from solar sources.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Strategically, what is a major challenge the U.S. faces by relying heavily on nonrenewable energy sources?

• Increased energy efficiency

• Unlimited supply of resources

• Issues with supply and pollution

• Lower energy costs

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What does the R/P ratio stand for in the context of oil, gas, and coal reserves?

• Reserves-to-production ratio

• Rate-to-production ratio

• Resource-to-potential ratio

• Renewable-to-production ratio

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

What does the term "Energy returned on investment (EROI)" refer to?

• The ratio of energy returned to energy invested in extracting a resource

• The total energy produced by a resource

• The cost of building power plants

• The environmental impact of energy sources

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

Strategically, why might a country choose to invest in energy sources with higher EROI values?

• They are more difficult to extract

• They require more investment

• They provide more energy for less cost and effort

• They are less reliable

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

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Which of the following is a major challenge in the energy transition?

• Developing renewable energy sources to replace fossil fuels in various applications

• Increasing the use of coal for electricity

• Reducing the use of renewable energy sources

• Promoting oil for household heating

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Which of the following is a mixture of clay, sand, water, and a heavy form of oil that cannot be pumped and must be mined?

• Tar sands

• Oil shale

• Natural gas

• Coal

Which of the following is a benefit of hydroelectricity mentioned in the material?

• It is expensive and polluting

• It is economical and pollution-free

• It increases sedimentation downstream

• It reduces water quality

Considering the drawbacks of geothermal plants, how might their noise and sulfur pollution affect nearby communities?

• Noise and sulfur pollution could negatively impact health and quality of life.

• Noise and sulfur pollution would have no effect on communities.

• Noise and sulfur pollution would increase plant efficiency.

• Noise and sulfur pollution would make the area more attractive to tourists.