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WorksheetsNatural Resources in the Environment Quiz
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 9mins
Biomass conversion generates energy from
_____________.
plant and animal waste
running water
sunlight
wind
Fossil fuels are ________________________
renewable
nonrenwable
Wind, hydro, solar energy, biomass energy, and geothermal energy are all _______________.
nonrenewable resources
free energy sources
fossil fuels
renewable energy sources
Time, money, and materials are often ____________ that are considered at the beginning of the design process.
criteria
design
constraints
Engineers designing an energy efficient product will make the first model, called a
constraint
tester
prototype
design
Which is where geothermal energy comes from?
inside the earth
the sun
wind turbines
water dams
Maitha learned that fossil fuels contain a lot of energy. Why are fossil fuels considered nonrenewable resources?
Fossil fuels are essential to civilization.
Fossil fuels cannot be replaced fast enough for future use.
Fossil fuels are easily renewed.
Fossil fuels are alternative energy sources.
Which of the following are renewable resources? Select all that apply
fossil fuels
hydroelectricity
wind energy
nuclear energy
solar energy
The act of saving, protecting, or using resources wisely is
_____________.
reservation
generation
conservation
production
Energy from running water is used to generate _____________.
solar energy
biomass
hydroelectricity
wind energy
Which of the following is not an advantage to renewable energy and causes habitat loss?
Solar power is abundant as a resource.
Hydroelectric dams block rivers and streams.
Biomass energy uses waste products to create energy.
Wind energy can be generated day and night.
Why is solar power a renewable energy source?
It will not run out
it is a natural resource
It makes extra sunlight
It makes gas
Which statement is not true about nuclear energy?
Nuclear energy is created using fossil fuels.
Nuclear energy is a nonrenewable resource.
Nuclear energy is used to generate electricity.
Nuclear energy waste may damage the environment.
What is one effect of using coal to meet our energy needs?
it cleans the air
it will NOT run out
it doesn't cause any damage
it pollutes the environment
Which are nonrenewable energy? Check all that apply.
oil
natural gas
solar
nuclear
biomass
Which is NOT a fossil fuel
oil
coal
natural gas
nuclear
