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Nonrenewable Energy Limitations and Impact

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of coal?

a)

Mining coal causes destruction to the natural environment

b)

Burning coal is environmentally friendly

c)

Coal is inexpensive

d)

Coal is a renewable energy source

2.

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?

a)

Burning fossil fuels results in the pollution of air and waterways

b)

Fossil fuels require equipment that is too expensive

c)

It is difficult to transport fossil fuels

3.

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?

a)

because it is a fossil fuel

b)

because it provides an affordable source of energy

c)

because it is produces no harmful environmental effects

d)

because it burns cleaner than other sources of energy

4.

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.

a)

I only

b)

I, II, III

c)

I and III only

d)

II only

5.
One disadvantage of nuclear energy is ___.
a)
it is a fossil fuel
b)
it leaves behind radioactive waste
c)
it emits large amounts of pollution into the atmosphere
d)
there are no disadvantages
6.
Which is a benefit of using nuclear power?
a)
Makes us less reliant on fossil fuels
b)
Exposes workers to hazards in nuclear facilities
c)
Generates radioactive nuclear waste
d)
Causes thermal pollution to water systems
7.
Why is burning fossil fuels harmful? 
a)
then we won't have any fossil fuels if we burn them all
b)
They can get extremely hot
c)
Increases the amount of greenhouse gases in the air
d)
this would destroy fossils
8.
Drilling and transporting fossil fuels causes damage to natural habitats and can lead to land and water pollution. 
a)
True
b)
False
9.
Which greenhouse gas is produced most by the automobile industry? 
a)
Hydrogen
b)
Sulfur
c)
Methane
d)
Carbon Dioxide
10.
One reason alternative energy sources are needed is because ____.
a)
the energy needs of the world are decreasing
b)
there is no limit to the supply of fossil fuels
c)
the population of the world is decreasing
d)
the supply of fossil fuel is diminishing