WorksheetsEnergy 8.P.2.1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which will most likely be a consequence as fossil fuel reserves are depleted?
a)
Pollution will increase
b)
Dependence on renewable energy will decrease
c)
The cost of gasoline will increase
d)
The demand for energy production will decrease
2.
How would the world be most affected by the depletion if trees from the environment?
a)
increased precipitation
b)
decreased global temperature
c)
decreased precipitation
d)
increased global temperature
3.
Many communities in the US use coal to produce electricity. One problem with using coal is that
a)
ecosystems can be damaged
b)
a very little energy is produced
c)
it contains harmful bacteria
d)
it is a very rare source
4.
What is the advantage of the energy produced by hydroelectric power plants compared to the energy produced by fossil fuel plants
a)
Hydroelectric power plants take up less space than fossil fuel plants
b)
Hydroelectric plants use more efficient method than fossil fuel plants
c)
Hydroelectric power plants require fewer people to operate than fossil fuel plants
d)
Hydroelectric power plants use a renewable energy resource while fossil fuel plants use a nonrenewable resource
5.
Which is an implication if the increasing global population?
a)
The demand for energy will increase
b)
Energy costs will decrease
c)
The available energy supply will increase
d)
The number of energy choices will decrease
6.
Which energy source would most affect global transportation if it was depleted?
a)
coal
b)
petroleum
c)
natural gas
7.
Which best describes the potential of solar power for future energy use?
a)
It is not likely to be used because it pollutes the environment & contaminats drinking water supplies
b)
It is likely to be used becuase it is a renewable resource that is indefinitely available
c)
It is likely to be used because its capture and storage does not require special equipment
8.
What would most likely happen to the cost of gasoline if the supply of petroleum decreased?
a)
It would increase
b)
It would decrease
c)
It would stay the same
9.
What can citizens do to conserve current energy sources for the future?
a)
make disposable products
b)
use new materials instead of recycled materials
c)
install solar panels to generate electricity
d)
increase the amount of material used to package goods
10.
Which long-term effect would the depletion of fossil fuels most likely have on the environment?
a)
increased air quality
b)
increased global temperatures
c)
decreased water quality
d)
decreased plant and animal biodiversity
11.
The burning of fossil fuels has added pollution that contain sulfur atoms to the air. These pollutants have contributed to which of the following?
a)
drought
b)
acid rain
c)
tornadoes
d)
temperature inersions
12.
Which is the most negative environmental consequences of building dams for hydroelectric power?
a)
air pollution
b)
chemical spills
c)
water pollution
d)
habitat destruction
13.
Which is the most likely effect of burning fossil fuels for energy production?
a)
increased air pollution
b)
decreased water pollution
c)
decreased global temperatures
d)
increased oxygen in atmosphere
14.
Which is the most likely to occur due to depletion of trees in an ecosystem?
a)
decreased runoff
b)
increased erosion
c)
decrease flooding
d)
increased biodiversity
15.
If significant amounts of fossil fuels continue to be used to support energy needs, what will be a negative impact for our planet?
a)
decreased oxygen levels, leading to lower air quality
b)
increased air pollution, leading to better human health
c)
decreased water quality, leading to increases in marine diversity
d)
increased levels of CO2, leading to warmer global climates
16.
The burning of fossil fuels affects the atmosphere by
a)
adding more heat and carbon dioxide
b)
reducing the amount of necessary heat
c)
taking water vapor out of the atmosphere
d)
putting more oxygen in the atmosphere
17.
If fossil fuels are burned w/o emission controls, which might be a problem experienced by citizens in surrounding areas?
a)
hair loss
b)
respiratory illnesses
c)
skin cancer
d)
loss of appetite
18.
Which best describes solar energy?
a)
it can only be assessed out doors
b)
It is natural and does not cause pollution
c)
It can only be used during the day
d)
It can be captured during all hours of the day
19.
Which pollutant is openly released into the atmosphere when coal is burned to supply energy to power plants?
a)
lead
b)
mercury
c)
carbon dioxide
d)
oxygen
20.
Wind farms use turbines to generate electricity w/o using fossil fuels. What is 1 negative consequence of using wind turbines to generate electricity?
a)
wind turbines change global weather patterns
b)
wind turbines produce excess carbon dioxide
c)
power is produced by wind farms using a nonrenewable resource
d)
developing & maintaining
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