WorksheetsAlternative Energy Presentations
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
One disadvantage of a microwave is
it takes up about the same amount of space as a conventional electric oven
it gives off radiation
it makes a noise when it's finished
it's as expensive as a conventional electric oven
A disadvantage of a hybrid cars is--
it can go farther than the most economical gas-powered car
it's more expensive than most gas-powered car
it has both a battery and gas to use for energy
they're built heavier than gas-powered cars
One disadvantage of the Uber system is
you can't choose what kind of car you get
the cars are usually newer and therefore more expensive
most of the cars are hybrids
most of the cars still give off emissions
One advantage of wind turbines on land is-
that crops can still be grown under them
that they don't make any noise
that they don't have any environmental impact
that they can be placed anywhere that it's flat
all of the above are true
One disadvantage of wind turbines is-
they require a lot of space to make a lot of energy
they pose a threat to birds and bats
they're noisy
that strong wind currents aren't always available
all of the above are true
Which of the following are fossil fuels?
(1) oil
(2) natural gas
(3) coal
all of the above
only (1) and (3) answers are correct
An accurate definition of "carbon footprint" would be-
all the carbon a person uses in a lifetime
all the carbon dioxide a person gives off in a lifetime
all the carbon dioxide that is released because of a person's activities
all the carbon dioxide that is taken in by trees
One of the biggest advantages of using solar heating is-
that there are no emissions
that the solar panels are light weight
that not many are needed to make electricity
that the solar panels aren't expensive
One of the biggest benefits of using nuclear power is-
that there isn't any waste
that it's very efficient
that it's cheaper than using fossil fuels
that it's renewable
What is one of the drawbacks (negatives) of geothermal energy?
It's non-renewable
It's too expensive to be a good source of energy
It releases emissions
It is only found in Europe
What is one of the advantages of using hydro-electric energy like that from the Hoover Dam?
(1) It's constant and consistent
(2) It's privately owned so it avoids government regulations
(3) It gives off almost no emissions
(4) All of the above are correct
Only (1) and (3) answers are correct
Tidal and wave power are-
(1) examples of renewable energy sources
(2) not very common world-wide
(3) are relatively expensive to install
all of the above are correct
Only (1) and (2) answers are correct
What is something that is common to the metro rail, buses, and carpooling?
All three are usually electric
All three reduce the amount of emissions given off by commuters
All three move faster than a regular car
All three are commonly found here in Loudoun County
All it takes to make electricity is copper wire and magnets. (careful!)
TRUE
FALSE
