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Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 26mins

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Class
Date
1.
Besides coal and natural gas, another fossil fuel  is
a)
petroleum/oil
b)
biomass
c)
electricity
d)
uranium
2.
Fossil fuels are nonrenewable  resources because they
a)
take millions of years to form
b)
are easily replaced
c)
are in high demand
d)
don't pollute the air
3.
Which of the following is an example of biomass?
a)
food crops
b)
flowing water
c)
coal
d)
uranium
4.
The source of energy that comes from the intense heat beneath Earth's surface is
a)
nuclear fusion
b)
geothermal energy
c)
solar energy
d)
chemical energy
5.
All of the following store chemical energy except
a)
match
b)
battery
c)
fossil fuels
d)
electricity
6.
All of the following are renewable except
a)
uranium
b)
solar
c)
hydropower
d)
food crops (biomass)
7.
The original source of energy for fossil fuels comes from the
a)
sun
b)
Earth's crust
c)
geothermal energy
d)
oceans
8.
Moving water, tides, and dams are examples of
a)
hydropower
b)
fossil fuels
c)
geothermal energy
d)
radiant energy
9.
Moving electrons is ____ energy.
a)
electrical
b)
chemical
c)
nuclear
d)
mechanical
10.
This fossil fuel releases the least amount of air pollution
a)
natural gas
b)
coal
c)
nuclear
d)
oil
11.
When chemical bonds break or form this is ____ energy
a)
chemical
b)
motion
c)
electrical
d)
electromagnetic
12.
When steam or water are used to turn a turbine, it can generate
a)
electricity
b)
oil
c)
geothermal energy
d)
uranium
13.
According to the graph, what sector is the greatest user of energy?
a)
industry
b)
commercial
c)
transportation
d)
residential
14.
Approximately how much energy does the transportation sector use?
a)
27%
b)
52%
c)
14%
d)
8%
15.
What is the best title for the following?
geothermal
solar
wind
a)
fossil fuels
b)
nonrenewable energy
c)
heat energy
d)
renewable energy
16.
Nonrenewable resources are natural resources, such as fossil fuels, that will eventually be used up and can never be replaced
a)
True
b)
False
17.
An example of a biofuel is
a)
gasoline
b)
oil
c)
animal waste
d)
minerals
18.
Geothermal energy is
a)
heat energy naturally produced in earthquakes
b)
is heat naturally produced in space
c)
is heat naturally produced within Earth
d)
is heat energy naturally produced in the water
19.
Hydroelectric power produces electricity using.....
a)
Wind
b)
Sunlight
c)
Moving water
d)
Dung
20.
There are 3 Main Fossil Fuels. We Know Them As --
a)
Carbon Dioxide, Oxygen, Nitrogen
b)
Cookies, Nutella, Granola
c)
Coal, Oil, Natural Gas
d)
Canyons, Oceans, Nymph
21.
Nuclear Power is a __________ energy resource.
a)
Renewable
b)
Nonrenewable
22.
What is the largest concern we have with adding too much CO2 to the atmosphere?
a)
makes too many clouds
b)
contributes to a warmer planet
c)
affects our breathing
d)
disrupts solar energy
23.
__________ is an energy resource that WILL NOT run out in the next several hundred years.
a)
Renewable Energy Resource
b)
Nonrenewable Energy Resource
c)
Fossil Fuel
d)
Forever Fuel
24.
The sun produces energy using _____.
a)
fission
b)
fusion
c)
biomass
d)
geothermal
25.
One disadvantage to using coal to produce electricity is that coal -
a)
forms in a short amount of time.
b)
is abundant over a wide area.
c)
is not environmentally friendly.
d)
is relatively quite affordable.
26.
Look at the graph provided. What percent of the total energy used in the United States in 2009 came from fossil fuels?
a)
16%
b)
83%
c)
46%
d)
54%
27.
Which of the following recommendations could a community make to its citizens that would do the most to conserve energy resources?
a)
Carpool, bicycle, or walk whenever possible
b)
Keep lighting turned on when they are not in use
c)
Drivers and all passengers should wear seatbelts
d)
Recycle papers and plastics whenever possible
28.

an energy resource such as trees or wind that is replaceable by natural means

a)

renewable

b)

nonrenewable

29.

An ENERGY RESOURCE is a source or supply of energy that can be used to generate electrical power to meet people's needs

a)

true

b)

false

30.

the sun's energy is collected and converted to useable energy

a)

nuclear

b)

biomass

c)

natural gas

d)

solar

31.

the splitting of uranium atoms to release energy.

a)

geothermal

b)

wind

c)

nuclear

d)

natural gas

32.

turbines harness the movement of air and convert it to useable energy

a)

wind

b)

biomass

c)

natural gas

d)

hydropower

33.

Which of the following statements about coal, crude oil and natural gas are correct?

a)

They are formed from the ancient remains of plants or animals.

b)

They can be reused and recycled.

c)

They are limited resources.

d)

They are all fuels.

34.

What is/are the advantages of using nuclear power?

a)

A small amount of fuel can give a large amount of energy.

b)

Generating electricity by nuclear power gives off no air pollutants.

c)

Generating electricity by nuclear power produces radioactive nuclear waste.

35.
Too much __________ released into the atmosphere causes global warming.
a)
sulphur dioxide
b)
nitrogen oxides
c)
carbon monoxide
d)
carbon dioxide
36.
Which of the one of the following is and effect of land being disturbed by mining?
a)
Better water quality 
b)
Loss of Habitat for animals 
c)
New habitat for animals 
d)
No negative effects 
37.
Oil spills disrupt the food chain.
a)
True 
b)
False 
38.

The capacity of the environment to continue to support our lives and the lives of other living creatures into the future

a)

sustainability

b)

climate change

c)

environmentalism

d)

service function

39.

Why are we researching new fuel sources?

a)

use more renewable energy

b)

use more non-renewable energy

c)

use less renewable energy

d)

build more power stations

40.

Which are the three R's? (Quines són les tres Rs?)

a)

Renew, Run, Recycle (Renova, Corre, Recicla)

b)

Reuse, Reduce, Recycle (Reutilitza, Redueix, Recicla)

c)

Remake, Revive, Recycle (Torna a fer, Rep, Recicla)

d)

None of the answers are correct (Cap resposta és correcta)