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Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 55mins
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1.
Which renewable resource (alternative energy) is generated beneath Earth's crust and can be used to heat buildings?
a)
Hydroelectric
energy
b)
Geothermal
energy
c)
Wind
energy
d)
Solar
energy
2.
What form of energy does a wind turbine use to then generate electrical energy?
a)
Hydroelectric energy
b)
Geothermal energy
c)
Wind energy
d)
Solar energy
3.
Many cities build dams like the one seen below. What benefit would building these dams have for a city? The city could make electricity using ________.
a)
1. biofuels and decrease the need to use fossil fuels.
b)
solar power and decrease the need to use fossil fuels.
c)
hydroelectric energy and decrease the need to use fossil fuels.
d)
geothermal energy and decrease the need to use fossil fuels.
4.
Many cities are taking actions to cause less harm to the environment. Which action produces energy from an alternative source?
a)
Burning coal to heat homes
b)
Replacing lawns with plants that require less water
c)
Using biofuels to generate electricity
d)
Building a new water-treatment plant to improve water quality
5.
Which of these statements best demonstrate the model shown?
a)
Fossil fuels below the earth generate steam above the surface of the earth.
b)
Water from a well pump settles down beneath the earth and rises up as steam and hot water from heat energy found beneath the earth.
c)
Magma generates heat and comes out of the pumps.
d)
Aquifers below the earth distribute (carry) water to pumps above the surface of the earth.
6.
When looking for a location to build a hydroelectric plant, a necessary requirement for generating power is ____.
a)
source of moving water
b)
large number of lakes
c)
organic plant and animal remains
d)
access to the heat in the Earth
7.
When using this device, it rotates to generate power. What type of renewable resource does it use?
a)
Coal
b)
Sunlight
c)
Geothermal
d)
Wind
8.
Where would be the best place to construct or design a series of wind turbines in order to generate the most electricity?
a)
Near a forest
b)
Near a coastal area or by the ocean
c)
In a city with many buildings
d)
In an open field
9.
Based on the diagram, what is needed first to collect water so that the downward force of water will increase to generate the most power?
a)
Generator
b)
the Turbine
c)
the Penstock
d)
a Reservoir
10.
Crops like corn, can be grown over and over again- as most plants do. What type of alternative energy is represented in the diagram.
a)
Biofuels
b)
Fossil Fuels
c)
Natural
Gas
d)
Oil
11.
Why are scientists concerned about developing alternative energy sources?
a)
Climate
on earth is changing
b)
Greenhouse
gases are bad for the environment
c)
Fossil
Fuels are nonrenewable
d)
All of these are reasons.
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