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Worksheet time: 2hrs 20mins
Renewable Energy Resource
Nonrenewable Energy Resource
Fossil Fuels
Forever Fuels
Renewable Energy Resource
Nonrenewable Energy Resource
Fossil Fuel
Forever Fuel
Renewable
Nonrenewable
Renewable
Nonrenewable
Renewable
Nonrenewable
Renewable
Nonrenewable
Renewable
Nonrenewable
Renewable
Nonrenewable
What happens to fossil fuels to create electricity?
They are stored
They are burned
They are melted
They are frozen
In a power station, what causes the turbine to turn?
Heat
Gas
Air
Steam
What does "clean" mean for energy sources?
not dirty
does not create pollution
creates pollution
smells good
The waste water from mines have infiltrated the soil and contaminated water sources.
Which environmental problem associated with fossil fuels is described here?
Air pollution
Enhanced greenhouse effect
Destruction of land and habitats
Groundwater pollution
A large quantity of greenhouse gases have been emitted which has impacted climate change.
Which environmental problem associated with fossil fuels is described here?
Air pollution
Enhanced greenhouse effect
Destruction of land and habitats
Groundwater pollution
Which country has the worst pollution problem?
Japan
USA
Russia
China
More than half of energy consumption in the U.S. is from:
Factories
Commercial
Residential
(Living places)
Transport
Why are we facing an energy crisis? Select all that apply.
Growing population which increases demand for energy
Expansion of industries to keep up with the demand for products
People wanting to improve their standard of living which requires more energy to be consumed
Fossil fuels being used at a sustainable rate currently
Fossil fuel reserves are being depleted, running dry
What happens when the demand for fossil fuels increases? Select all that apply.
Price of fossil fuels may remain the same
Price of fossil fuels may rise
People will search for more fossil fuels reserves
Cost of goods produced from fossil fuels may rise
a hard, black, solid fuel formed from the remains of plants over millions of years and extracted from the ground
coal
petroleum
natural gas
biomass
heat harnessed from deep beneath Earth's surface and converted to useable energy
Geothermal
biomass
wind
solar
movement of water through a dam in a river is converted to useable energy
hydropower
solar
nuclear
wind
the sun's energy is collected and converted to useable energy
nuclear
biomass
natural gas
solar
the splitting of uranium atoms to release energy.
geothermal
wind
nuclear
natural gas
turbines harness the movement of air and convert it to useable energy
wind
biomass
natural gas
hydropower
gases in an atmosphere that absorb and retain heat energy. High amounts cause air pollution and overheat the planet
greenhouse gases
conservation
landfill
recycling
disposal site for solid waste
landfill
side of the highway
the street
your backyard
efforts to wisely use, distribute, and protect valuable resources such as fresh water, soil, unique environments
conservation
landfill
greenhouse gases
biomass
Fill in the blank- REDUCE, REUSE,____________
clean your room
turn in your homework
study for your test
Recycle
Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?
coal
oil
wood
natural gas
Fossil fuels are found
in desert army bases
near river banks
deep within the earth
at mountain tops
Oil is made from
dead plant and animal remains
sedimentary rocks
magma and lava
water
It takes ______ of years for oil to form.
tens
hundreds
thousands
millions
Nonrenewable means
if it's used up, it's gone
we can always make more
The major con of using fossil fuels is
air pollution
water pollution
burning trees
garbage produced
One pro of burning natural gas is that it
creates air pollution
burns very cleanly
Global warming is an effect of
wearing too many coats in winter
too much carbon dioxide from burning fuels
melting glaciers at the poles
One con of hydroelectric power is that dams can
create lakes
control irrigation
block routes for fish
keep soil rich
Hydroelectric power is electricity created by
water
the sun
burning coal
burning wood
Which is a CON of solar energy?
energy can be saved in summer to use in winter
it can lower electric costs
there is a lot of sun in the desert
solar panels can be expensive
What are some of the causes for air pollution?
Cars, factories and volcanoes.
Cars, factories and electricity.
Factories, electricity and volcanoes.
Overfishing and massive animal production cause...
...the appearance of new fishes and new animals.
... air pollution.
...the destruction of ecosystems.
Does reducing meat consumption help the environment?
Yes.
No.
Maybe.
Be eco-friendly: how can I contribute on a daily basis?
Take quick showers.
Buy loads of clothes.
Buy makeup products tested on animals.
Which conclusion is supported by the graph?
All climate change is caused by humans.
Climate change is a natural process.
The levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere have been increasing since the 1960s.
The levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere have been decreasing since the 1960s.
The consequences of climate change include
warmer temperatures all year
rising ocean levels
climate refugees
loss of habitat
Causes of climate change include
burning fossil fuels
farming
clear cutting
human population growth
Which of these is not a consequence of increased Global Warming ?
rising sea level (caused by melting ice caps)
changing weather patterns
more powerful hurricanes
increased UV (cancer causing) light reaching the surface
Oxides of sulfur and nitrogen caused by burning coal and oil can result in a type of air pollution known as :
global warming
acid rain
ozone depletion
The major source of acid rain pollution is :
exhaust from cars
nuclear reactors
burning coal in power plants
the sun
Unburned hydrocarbons are said to be "carcinogenic". This word means :
cancer causing
flesh eating
run over by a car
exposure to radiation
1. What is "sustainable"?
being healthy
being modern
able to continue over a period of time
to ba able to share
What does it mean?
to damage
to recycle
to preserve
to survive
water pollution
rising seas
dry
air pollution
water pollution
rising seas
air pollution
humid weather
Demand for energy continues to grow as people's level of development grows across the world.
True
False
Which of the following are advantages of nuclear power.
Its cheaper than coal, oil or gas to produce.
it produces waste that is dangerous for hundreds of thousands of years.
The set-up costs of nuclear power is incredibly expensive
Nuclear power can produce a constant energy output one up and running, without the need to shut down for long periods of time.
Which of the following are disadvantages of nuclear power.
Nuclear power stations need huge amounts of water for their cooling systems.
There have been several nuclear incidents causing huge environmental problems e.g. Fukishima in Japan
Power stations may be a target for terrorism.
Nuclear power does not release much carbon into the atmosphere
What are the two reasons for our increasing demand on resources
Increased population
Improved healthcare
Increase in economic development over the world
Change in lifestyle and diet
Which of these are a negative impact on the environment caused by mining for energy? Select 2
Coal, oil and gas are not sustainable sources of energy
Cutting down trees can increase the likelihood of flooding
Lots of energy is needed to transport water over long distances
It can take a huge about of water (another limited resource)
Which of the following are examples of environmental sustainability?
Reusing water
Using locals as guides
Solar panels
Electric vehicles
Is it important to be sustainable?
Yes
No
What are our basic needs?
clothing, water, air
food, air, clothing
food, water, shelter
Music, money, food
Nuclear power is more advantageous over fossil fuels for energy consumption because:
it is extremely dangerous if something goes wrong
It does not emit carbon dioxide and so does not contribute to global warming.
there will always be a small probability of failure and the associated risk are high
it is renewable
The disadvantages of solar renewable energy include (tick all that apply):
large scale production is still expensive to obtain
It does not operate well in northern countries in winter due to short days
governments often subsidise individuals to install solar in their homes
better technology means it is cheaper to install and use solar
True or false: global oil reserves are increasing in our lifetime
true
false
The region with the most power in terms of oil production is:
Middle East
North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
A sustainable resource is one that
will eventually run out and is limited in supply
will be one that is fossil fuel based
will not run out and can be continually used
None of the above
