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WorksheetsNonrenewable Energy Limitations and Impact
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which of the following is a disadvantage of coal?
Mining coal causes destruction to the natural environment
Burning coal is environmentally friendly
Coal is inexpensive
Coal is a renewable energy source
The diagram shows a watershed with a petroleum plant and how the use of fossil fuels impacts the area. What is a major disadvantage of the use of fossil fuels?
Burning fossil fuels results in the pollution of air and waterways
Fossil fuels require equipment that is too expensive
It is difficult to transport fossil fuels
Coal is a nonrenewable energy source which means we will run out of this type of energy one day. Why is coal energy used to meet much of our country's current energy needs?
because it is a fossil fuel
because it provides an affordable source of energy
because it is produces no harmful environmental effects
because it burns cleaner than other sources of energy
Which of the following is a disadvantage of coal?
I. Coal is a non-renewable source of energy.
II. When burned, coal increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
III. Coal mining can cause damage to the environment.
I only
I, II, III
I and III only
II only
