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FOSS EMF pg 56-62 "Where We Get Energy"

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why is using fossil fuels considered unsustainable?

a)

They can be replenished in our lifetime

b)

They will run out

c)

They cannot charge a batter

d)

They are rare

2.

Which energy source does not require a spinning generator?

a)

Coal

b)

Wind

c)

Solar

d)

Nuclear

3.

Which energy source does not emit greenhouse gases?

a)

Nuclear

b)

Coal

c)

Natural Gas

d)

Oil

4.

Which energy sources are sustainable in the long term?

(there is more than one correct answer)

a)

Solar

b)

Hydropower

c)

Wind

d)

Geothermal

e)

Coal

5.

Which is the cleanest and most abundant energy source?

a)

Coal

b)

Nuclear

c)

Solar

d)

Hydropower

6.

Which country generates 78% of its electricity through renewable resources?

a)

USA

b)

Germany

c)

Sweden

d)

China

7.

The process by which the earth is heated from CO2 in the atmosphere:

The (a)   Effect

8.

This type of energy comes from inside the earth's crust and rises to the surface naturally:

a)

Wind

b)

Solar

c)

Geothermal

d)

Hydropower

9.

How can you reduce your use of fossil fuels?

(there is more than one correct answer)

a)

Turn off the lights when you aren't using them.

b)

Install solar panels on your roof

c)

Ride your bike to school

d)

Put your computer to sleep when you don't need it

10.

Which energy source creates radioactive waste?

a)

Coal

b)

Nuclear

c)

Solar

d)

Geothermal

11.

Which is the best energy source?

(this question is not graded)

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