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WorksheetsUnit 8 Resources
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 26mins
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1.
A quarry also could be called
a)
an open pit.
b)
the overburden.
c)
a longwall.
d)
a pillar.
2.
Reclamation is the process of
a)
returning land to its original or better condition after mining.
b)
removing coal from a subsurface seam.
c)
extracting ore minerals from gangue minerals.
d)
protecting the habitats of local wildlife.
3.
Electric generators work by
a)
converting mechanical energy into electrical energy.
b)
converting oil into electricity.
c)
turning turbines in a dam.
d)
rubbing copper against a substance that does not conduct electricity.
4.
Oil and natural gas result from
a)
the decay of tiny marine organisms that accumulated on the ocean floor millions of years ago.
b)
the migration of complex carbohydrate molecules to nonporous rock formations.
c)
the burning of high-sulfur, low-grade uranium.
d)
the decay of plants that lived in swamps hundreds of thousands of years ago.
5.
New nuclei and neutrons result from
a)
the splitting of an atom’s nucleus.
b)
nuclear fusion.
c)
the release of electrons from a positively charged atom.
d)
the splitting of an atom’s neutron.
6.
A fuel’s suitability is dependent on all the following factors, except
a)
magnetism
b)
cost
c)
availability
d)
energy content
7.
How is electricity generated in a coal-fired power plant?
a)
The heat generated from burning coal turns water into steam, which turns a turbine, thus running the electric generator.
b)
The coal is burned, which heats the air. The hot air rises and turns the electric generator’s turbine.
c)
The turbine breaks down the coal into a liquid fuel that powers the electric generator, thus producing an electric current.
d)
The coal is heated until it vaporizes. The coal vapor is distilled in the combustion chamber, which powers the electric generator.
8.
Which country uses the least amount of energy per person?
a)
Argentina
b)
Japan
c)
United States
d)
Canada
9.
Coal is formed when
a)
swamplands are buried by sediment. The added weight creates heat and pressure that converts the plants to coal.
b)
deposits of methane are subjected to high pressure until they condense into crystals.
c)
sediments cover dead marine organisms and heat converts them into complex, energy-rich carbon molecules.
d)
organic remains get trapped in nonporous rock and merge into large bodies of complex, energy-rich carbon molecules.
10.
During the process of nuclear fission,
a)
a neutron splits a uranium-235 atom, forming new elements and releasing several neutrons, plus energy.
b)
a neutron splits a daughter nucleus, thus creating uranium-234.
c)
radioactivity causes the neutron of a uranium-235 atom to split in two.
d)
a lightweight atom combines with another lightweight atom to create a single, heavy atom.
11.
Which of the following is an advantage of nuclear energy?
a)
It does not produce air pollution.
b)
It does not produce solid waste.
c)
It poses no safety risks.
d)
It is cost-efficient.
12.
Which of the following is not a main use of fuel?
a)
cooking
b)
transportation
c)
manufacturing
d)
heating and cooling buildings
13.
The energy in fossil fuels is often converted into
a)
electricity.
b)
magnetic fields
c)
uranium
d)
power plants
14.
Renewable energy is energy from sources that
a)
are constantly being formed.
b)
humans can manufacture.
c)
will take years to deplete.
d)
were once living organisms.
15.
A hybrid car uses
a)
an efficient gasoline engine and an electric motor.
b)
an efficient gasoline engine and a fuel cell.
c)
a fuel cell and a solar cell.
d)
a photovoltaic cell and an electric motor.
16.
Compared to washing clothes in warm water, washing clothes in cold water uses
a)
much less energy.
b)
much more energy
c)
a little more energy
d)
the same amount of energy
17.
Hydrogen could be used as a fuel source in the future because it
a)
All of the these
b)
is abundant.
c)
can be burned as fuel.
d)
is used in fuel cells.
18.
Which of the following is an example of cogeneration?
a)
using the waste heat from a furnace to power a steam turbine
b)
driving a fuel-efficient car
c)
using ocean thermal energy conversion to run a turbine
d)
using tidal power to generate electricity
19.
Which of the following is a major source of biomass fuel in developing countries?
a)
wood and dung
b)
coal and dung
c)
wood
d)
dung
20.
A geothermal power plant gets energy by
a)
pumping heated water or steam from rock formations.
b)
circulating fluid underground.
c)
holding water behind a dam.
d)
using methane from decomposition.
21.
In the United States, which of the following would increase energy efficiency?
a)
all of these
b)
turning thermostats down in winter and up in summer
c)
insulating homes and businesses
d)
using public transportation and developing more efficient engines for vehicles
22.
The most energy-efficient vehicles available today are
a)
hybrid cars
b)
cars with gasoline engines.
c)
cars that use biomass fuel.
d)
fuel cell cars.
23.
Geothermal heat pumps can heat homes by
a)
circulating fluid underground to absorb heat from Earth.
b)
pumping hot water or steam from deep underground.
c)
using underground rivers to turn a small turbine.
d)
All of these
24.
The percentage of energy put into a system that does useful work is
a)
energy efficiency
b)
energy conservation.
c)
renewable energy.
d)
energy conversion.
25.
In developing countries, you are most likely to find biomass used
a)
for heating and cooking.
b)
to generate electricity.
c)
for manufacturing.
d)
as a source of hydropower.
26.
How is the Carboniferous Period connected to the coal we have today?
a)
It was a time period that produced lots of plants
b)
It was a time period that produced lots of aquatic organisms
c)
it was a time period that produced lots of dinosaurs
d)
Its was a time period when demand for coal increased.
27.
Mountaintop Removal is considered an example of which of the following?
a)
Surface Mining
b)
Subsurface Mining
c)
Open Pit Mining
d)
Retreat Mining
28.
Black Lung Disease would be a danger to miners performing which method of mining?
a)
Subsurface Mining
b)
Mountaintop Removal
c)
Surface Mining
d)
Opening Pit Mining
29.
Which nuclear accident happened when a tsunami (giant wave) hit a nuclear power plant?
a)
Fukushima
b)
Chernobyl
c)
Three Mile Island
d)
Vogtle
30.
Which of the following is a negative for using nuclear energy to produce electricity?
a)
Accidents at a nuclear power plants can have long term negative impacts on the environment
b)
Nuclear technology produces large amounts of air pollution
c)
Nuclear technology produces large amounts of noise pollution
d)
Nuclear technology is not effective at making large amounts of energy
31.
North America, Northern Europe and Asia have the world’s greatest amounts of coal deposits. What does this tell us about the history of the land that forms these continents today?
a)
It once had large swamps containing large amounts of plants
b)
It was once covered with warm shallow seas
c)
It had large populations of dinosaurs
d)
It had higher than normal volcanic activity
32.
What period of human history did coal demand skyrocket?
a)
The Industrial Revolution
b)
The Green Revolution
c)
The Scientific Revolution
d)
The Agricultural Revolution
33.
Middle Eastern Countries have the world's greatest amounts of oil deposits. What does this tell us about the history of the land that forms this region of the world today?
a)
It was once covered with warm shallow seas
b)
It had a large population of dinosaurs
c)
It once had large swamps containing large amounts of plants
d)
It had higher than normal volcanic activity
34.
Which of the following is a negative for burning coal to produce electricity?
a)
All of these
b)
It releases large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere
c)
It releases pollutants that mix with water in the air to form acid rain
d)
It is not a sustainable form of energy
35.
What are the two main waste products released from burning natural gas?
a)
Carbon dioxide and water
b)
Carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide
c)
Carbon dioxide and nitrous oxides
d)
Sulfur dioxide and water
36.
Why is hydraulic fracturing (fracking) considered a controversial method for harvesting natural gas?
a)
It uses millions of gallons of water, and flowback water can contaminate local water supplies
b)
It destroys mountain tops which can completely change the landscape and ecosystem
c)
The machinery used in fracking releases large amounts of pollutants into the atmosphere
d)
It is not efficient and profitable way to harvest natural gas
37.
Nuclear power was first developed for the purpose of
a)
weapons
b)
energy
c)
transportation
d)
fuel
38.
The most common type of nuclear power plants in the United States are
a)
Pressurized Water Reactor
b)
Fusion Energy Reactors
c)
Xenon Water Reactor
d)
Plutonium Reactor
39.
During the process of nuclear fission
a)
a neutron splits a uranium 235 atom, releasing energy, more neutrons, and a new element
b)
two atoms combine to form a new atom releasing energy
c)
radioactivity causes the neutron of a uranium-235 atom to split in two
d)
a lightweight atom combines with another to create a heavier atom
40.
The control rods in nuclear reactor are designed to absorb neutrons. What affect does inserting the control rods into the reactor have on the nuclear chain reaction
a)
It decreases the number of neutrons reacting with the Uranium fuel pellets which decreases the energy released in the reactor
b)
It increases the number of neutrons reacting with the Uranium fuel pellets which increases the energy released in the reactor
c)
It causes a power surge which leads to an explosion
d)
It increases the number of neutrons reacting with the uranium fuel pellets which decreases the energy released in the reactor.
41.
A uranium fuel pellet is 1.5 cm long. A Uranium fuel pellet contains more or less energy than 1 gallon of oil
a)
More
b)
Less
c)
Equal Amounts
d)
There is no such comparison
42.
Nuclear power plants are typically fueled with what fuel?
a)
Uranium 235
b)
Uranium 238
c)
Plutonium 236
d)
Boron
43.
What is the United States’ current, active long term storage plan for nuclear waste?
a)
We currently have no approved long term storage plan
b)
Storing it underground at Yucca Mountain in Nevada
c)
Launching it into outer space
d)
Storing it in special containers at the nuclear power plants
44.
Where is the nuclear power plant located in Georgia?
a)
Waynesboro
b)
Atlanta
c)
Buford Dam
d)
Dawson Forest
45.
Which of the following led to the formation of oil?
a)
The decay of tiny marine organisms that accumulated on the ocean floor millions of years ago
b)
the migration of complex carbohydrate molecules to nonporous rock formations
c)
The burning of high-sulfur, low grade uranium
d)
The decay of plants that lived in swamps millions of years ago
46.
What are the three main types of fossil fuels?
a)
Coal, oil, natural gas
b)
Uranium-235, Uranium-238, and Uranium 236
c)
Methane, Butane, and Propane
d)
Carbon Dioxide, Sulfur Dioxides, and Nitrogen Oxides
47.
Oil and coal are primarily made up of which element?
a)
Carbon
b)
Hydrogen
c)
Oxygen
d)
Sulfur
48.
Hydraulic fracturing is a method for harvesting which type of fuel?
a)
Natural Gas
b)
Coal
c)
Oil
d)
Uranium-235
49.
The burning of which fossil fuel releases the lowest amount of pollution
a)
Natural Gas
b)
Uranium-235
c)
Oil
d)
Coal
50.
The most common moderator solution in a nuclear reactor is
a)
water
b)
lead
c)
steel
d)
uranium
51.
The fastest growing source of energy in the world is
a)
wind power
b)
solar power
c)
biomass fuel
d)
hydroelectric energy
52.
A tidal power plant works much like a(n) ____________________ power plant.
a)
hydroelectric
b)
solar
c)
wind
d)
biomass
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