WorksheetsEARTH SCIENCE QUIZ#4
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Coal, oil, and natural gas are fossil fuels.
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Fossil fuels are presently the world’s primary energy source.
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Lignite is the highest-grade coal.
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Natural gas is produced from sedimentary rock formation by forcing chemicals, water, and sand down a well under high pressure.
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Natural gas is the Earth’s cleanest fossil fuel
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In the recent past, humans have been looking for and trying out alternative sources of renewable energy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. How can the energy from volcanoes be tapped for human use?
The lava can be used for cooking.
The energy from the magma can be used to heat water.
Geothermal energy can be used to generate electricity.
Geothermal energy can be tapped to produce steam used for heating showers.
Which refers to the process of producing energy by utilizing heat trapped inside the earth surface?
Hydrothermal energy
Geothermal energy
Solar energy
Wave energy
Where does geothermal energy come from?
wind
river
sunlight
heat from the earth
What does it mean when we say that geothermal energy is sustainable?
That it generates greenhouse gases
That it will not be used up.
That there is a limited supply.
That it may cause global warming.
What is the main disadvantage to building geothermal energy plants?
pollution
cost
nuclear fallout
global warming
What natural disaster could be potentially caused by geothermal power plants?
earthquakes
forest fire
tornado
flood
What is it called when you generate electricity with a dam and water?
Geothermal Energy
Hydroelectric Energy
Solar Energy
What is one disadvantage of hydroelectric energy?
It doesn't work everywhere since you need a volcano nearby.
It does not work if there are no rivers or moving water nearby.
It only works on windy days.
The following are the main components of a hydroelectric plant, EXCEPT:
dam
penstock
powerhouse
coal
This form of electrical energy generating is called
Hydroelectric
Geothermal
Wind
Which of the following is not a renewable resource?
Solar
Natural Gas
Wind
Hydroelectric
Coal was formed from
the remains of decomposing dinosaurs
the remains of decomposing marine organisms
the remains of ancient swamp plants
cooling magma
Generating hydroelectric power is most practical in an area with a
large river
forest
desert
thermal vent
The majority (82%) of our energy is generated from
renewable resources
fossil fuels
alternative energy
nuclear energy
Which of the following is a NONRENEWABLE resource?
fossil fuels
wind
solar
geothermal
