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WorksheetsAtmospheric Pollution and renewable energies
Total questions: 49
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which pair below are the two main sources of air pollution in urban (populated) areas?
vehicles, volcanoes
vehicles, industries
Industries, agriculture
All of the above
Acid rain can be traced back to
the burning of fossil fuels.
the use of electrostatic precipitators.
thermal inversions.
the release of particulate matter into the atmosphere.
The following ailments are long-term effects of air pollution EXCEPT
emphysema. (hardening of lungs)
lung cancer.
headaches.
heart disease.
Chlorofluorocarbons is represented by the abbreviation _________________.
CFC
ChFC
Chl
hydrocarbons
The most common source of carbon monoxide comes from _____________________________.
vehicles
swamp gases
industrial sources
none of these
Which of the following is an adverse health effect from air pollution?
allergic reactions
bronchial inflammation
eye and lung irritants
All of these are correct
When harmful substances build up in the air to unhealthy levels it is known as...
unfortunate
air pollution
chemicalization
water pollution
Solar Energy is not a renewable energy source?
True
False
Solar Energy is created by what?
Moon
Sun
Wind
Water
Solar Cells convert light into electricity?
True
False
Someone wants to put solar panels on their house. They live in a location where it is cloudy a lot and their house is shaded by trees. Should this person be putting solar panels on their house?
Yes
No
Pro (Advantages) of using solar energy include:
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Renewable
Expensive to Install
Produces no pollution during its operation
Expensive to store energy
Why are fossil fuels more widely used than solar energy?
Solar energy is harder to find.
Fossil fuels are much cheaper.
Fossil fuels are more abundant.
The sun's energy can never be harnessed.
What is wind?
Air
Nothing
Air in motion
A fan
How can wind become energy?
When a wind turbines changes the kinetic energy in wind to electric energy.
When a windmill goes fast enough
It just naturally is
The sun heats it so it becomes solar energy
How long has wind energy been used
Since 5,000 BC
Since the 1700's
Right when Jesus was born
5,000 years ago
What are wind farms and what do they do?
It's a power plant.
A bunch of wind turbines that generates power everywhere.
A bunch of windmills that generates power everywhere
A bunch of people that blow to create wind energy
True or False; Wind energy is the most expensive energy in the world
True
False
True or False: Wind energy is a renewable source of energy
True
False
It is partially both renewable and nonrenewable
How much does it cost to keep a wind turbine running 24/7 for a month?
$42,000-45,000
$2,000,000-2,500,000
$780-2,600
Its free
How do wind turbines affect the environment.
Birds and bats may be injured.
Cuts the clouds which affects the water cycle.
Hits trees around them which blows up the wind turbine.
They are perfect for the environment.
How is wind energy used today in the modern world?
In homes
Schools and businesses
To Pump water
All of the above
None of the above
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 potential environmental issue can occur when building a geothermal energy plant?
the burning of fossil fuels
water pollution from the chemicals
toxic gases can be released when drilling
all of the above
What natural disaster could be potentially caused by geothermal power plants?
earthquakes
forest fire
tornado
flood
Why is it that not all countries can benefit from geothermal energy?
not all countries have enough water
not all countries have volcanic activity
geothermal plants produce a lot of pollution
very few countries can afford to build geothermal plants
Which of the following is/are advantage(s) of a geothermal plant?
I. It does not rely on imported fuel.
II. It uses the kinetic energy of running water.
III. It helps release sulfur dioxide back to the atmosphere.
IV. Compared to a coal-powered plant, a geothermal plant is less polluting to the environment.
I only
III only
I and II
IV
