WorksheetsEnergy Resources
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Renewable energy is energy from sources that
are constantly being formed
humans can manufacture
will take years to deplete
The decay of tiny marine organisms that accumulated on the ocean floor millions of years ago create
uranium
coal
oil and natural gas
Electric generators work by
converting oil into electricity
turning mechanical energy into electrical energy
turning the turbines in a dam
The fastest growing source of energy in the world is
hydroelectric
fossil fuels
wind
Hydroelectric energy is generated from
wind
moving water
geothermal heat
Inside the combustion chamber of a coal-fired power plant,
the turbine sets the generator in motion.
electricity is generated.
burning fossil fuels release energy in the form of heat.
Which of the following is an advantage of using fossil fuels for energy?
versatility in their use
air pollution
limited quantities
A fuel's suitability is dependent on all the following factors, EXCEPT
cost
availability
magnetism
Wind turbines convert the movement if the wind into
electrical energy
solar energy
natural gas
Most of the energy consumed in the United States is used for
residential electrical needs
transportation
industrial purposes
How can people conserve energy?
Carpooling or taking public transportation
Driving gasoline powered vehicles.
Keeping the thermostat at 68 degrees in the summertime.
Which of the following is not a main use of fuel?
cooking
transportation
heating and cooling of buildings
Which of the following is an advantage of nuclear energy?
Does not produce solid waste.
Does not produce air pollution
It is cost effective.
What countries enjoy some of the lowest gas taxes in the world?
England and Scotland
United States and Canada
Iran and Iraq
A major source of pollution that is released into the air when coal is burned is
sulfur
uranium
methane
Another name for natural gas is
sulfur
methane
carbon dioxide
Coal forms from the remains of ________ that lived in swamps hundreds of millions of years ago.
plants
reptiles
amphibians
What do a coal-fired power plant, a gas-fired power plant, a nuclear power plant and a hydroelectric power plant all have in common?
generator
turbine
both of these
__________ is an energy resource that WILL NOT run out in the next several hundred years.
Renewable Energy Resource
Non-Renewable Energy Resource
__________ is an energy resource that WILL run out in the next several hundred years.
Renewable Energy Resource
Non-renewable Energy Resource
Which of the following is a renewable resource?
Oil
Solar
Coal
Natural Gas
Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?
Water
Sun
Coal
Win
What are the 3 fossil fuels?
coal, oil, uranium
coal, hydroelectric, oil
natural gas, oil, coal
Coal is a __________ energy resource.
Renewable
Non-renewable
Hyrdo Power is a __________ energy resource.
Renewable
Non-renewable
Solar Power is a __________ energy resource.
Renewable
Non-renewable
Natural Gas is a __________ energy resource.
Renewable
Non-renewable
Oil is a __________ energy resource.
Renewable
Non-renewable
Geothermal Power is a __________ energy resource
Renewable
Non-renewable
Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?
Water
Wood
Oil
Fossil Fuel are?
A group of energy resources that were formed from ancient plants and organisms
A group of dinosaur fossils
A type of gas used for planes
Do renewable energy sources run out?
Yes
No
Natural Gas is a __________ energy resource.
Renewable
Non Renewable
Solar Power is a __________ energy resource.
Renewable
Non Renewable
__________ is an energy resource that will run out in the next several hundred years.
Renewable Energy Resource
Fossil Fuels
Non Renewable Energy Resource
Forever Fuels
__________ is an energy resource that WILL NOT run out in the next several hundred years.
Renewable Energy Resource
Fossil Fuel
Nonrenewable Energy Resource
Forever Fuel
Why are fossil fuels considered nonrenewable resources if they are still forming beneath the surface today?
They are being formed as a type of methane which we cannot use.
The fossil fuels are being broken down by a natural process.
They are being formed too far beneath the surface.
We are depleting the fossil fuels much faster than they can form.
Type of energy that comes from the movement of the air.
Solar Energy
Geothermal Energy
Hydroelectric Energy
Wind Energy
Type of energy that is generated from the heat stored in the Earth.
Tidal Wave Energy
Geothermal Energy
Hydraulic Energy
Solar Energy
Why are fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas called nonrenewable resources?
They can never be replaced.
They can be recycled.
They cannot be easily replaced.
They can be made in factories.
Which example describes the use of a nonrenewable energy resource?
Gasoline is used to fuel a car.
Water is released through a dam.
Sunlight is used to heat a home.
Wind turbines spin to generate electricity.
Which of the following are examples of renewable energy? (CLICK ALL THAT APPLY)
Oil
Tidal
Solar
Geothermal
Coal
Which of the following energy sources is responsible for smog?
Coal
Gas
Nuclear
Oil
Burning of this energy source is responsible for the major of greenhouse gas emissions such as CO2 (carbon dioxide)
Plastic
E-waste
Oil and Gas
Coal
Which of the following is true regarding non-renewable energy?
These are energy sources that never renew, so when they are used up they are gone forever.
These are energy sources that take millions of years to renew, and we are currently using them at a rate faster than they renew
These are energy sources that take thousands of years to renew, and we are currently using them at a rate faster than they renew
These are energy sources that renew in a few years, but cause pollution and other environmental issues.
Which of the following is true regarding renewable energy?
They are resources such as solar, wind, tidal, and geothermal that are highly abundant, clean, but very expensive.
They are resources such as oil and gas, which take many years to renew.
They are resources such as solar, wind, tidal, and geothermal that are highly abundant and available everywhere
They are resources that are highly abundant and very cheap to use since they are so readily available..
Which of the following are fossil fuels? CLICK ALL THAT APPLY
Natural Gas
Oil
Solar
Wind
Coal
Which of the following are examples of renewable energy? (CLICK ALL THAT APPLY)
Oil
Tidal
Solar
Geothermal
Coal
Which of the following energy sources is responsible for smog?
Coal
Gas
Nuclear
Oil
Burning of this energy source is responsible for the major of greenhouse gas emissions such as CO2 (carbon dioxide)
Plastic
E-waste
Oil and Gas
Coal
Which of the following best explains how solar energy works?
We harness energy straight from the sun's core with orbiting satellites, and that energy is transferred here through radio waves
Photons (light energy) from the sun enters earth's atmosphere, and these light particles react with particles on earth. When these particles collide with one another energy is released
When the sun's rays react with earth's magnetic field, it generates electricity.
The heat from the sun warms solar panels, and the heat generated from the solar panel is what we use.
How is the concept of tidal energy and wind energy similar?
They can both be used anytime and anywhere on earth
They both need external energy sources to power a turbine, so they are very inefficient.
They both have to be located directly on a coast to work effectively
They both use a turbine with blades that spins a rotor attached to a shaft that spins a generator
What is geothermal energy, and what is one major disadvantage of it?
Heat from earth's atmosphere, it creates a lot of pollution in the form of methane
Heat from molten rock/lava located in volcanoes and geysers; it is only available to specific regions on earth
Heat from electricity, it is very dangerous and hard to manage
Heat from earth's oceans, it creates a lot of waste in aquatic environments
Of all fossil fuels, which is considered the "dirtiest"?
Gas
Oil
They are all equally as dirty
Coal
Which of the following is a potential negative consequence of fracking for natural gas? (CLICK ALL THAT APPLY)
The process of fracking emits sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere
Failure to replenish the depleted gas region with new liquid can result in sinkholes
The process of fracking has lead to multiple injuries among workers because it is so dangerous
Potential cracking of the shale rock that contains the natural gas can cause the gas to leach through the soil over time and cause property damage.
What byproduct of mining has caused damage to aquatic environments located near coal mines?
Arsenic
Aluminum
Mercury
Lead
Nuclear energy is the process of splitting the nucleus of uranium atoms. While this process of producing energy is highly efficient and simple it is still controversial. Why?
If there is a mechanical malfunction at a nuclear energy plant the health and environmental consequences from radioactive particles (radiation) is very harmful
It emits enormous amounts of CO2
It emits enormous amounts of methane
If there is a mechanical malformation enormous amounts of benzene will be released into the atmosphere
If countries such as Germany, Switzerland, and Norway have switch their power grid to run primarily on renewable energy, why haven't countries such as the United States, China, India, and Russia done this as well?
The latter mentioned countries are cheap and don't want to spend the money
There are no renewable resources available to countries such as the United States, China, India, and Russia.
The latter mentioned countries are too large, and it would be impossible to switch to renewable energy
Germany, Switzerland, and Norway are small countries with small populations, while the latter mentioned countries are very large with large populations.Switching to renewable energy would create a huge economic burden on these countries.
Which of the following is the best explanation of energy conservation
Limiting the amount of resources you use or only using resources such as water and electric when you need them, such as turning off the lights when you leave a room.
Going off the grid, living off the land, and never using energy resources.
Using a 50% renewable energy and 50% non-renewable energy
Limiting the amount of resources you use or only using resources such as water and electric when you need them, such as turning off the lights when you leave a room.
Which of the following is the best explanation of energy efficiency?
Using 75% renewable energy and 25% non-renewable energy
Replacing resources that do not maximize the use of energy and produce a lot of waste with resources that maximize energy and produce little waste. An example is replacing incandescent lights with LED or fluorescent lights
Turning off the lights when you leave a room so you don't waste electric
Using 100% renewable energy at all costs.
What are the two main advantages and disadvantages of non-renewable resources
Cheap and currently abundant; Renew very slowly and dirty
Very clean and cheap; not abundant and renew slowly
Renew fast and clean; expensive and not abundant
Clean and renew quickly; expensive and not abundant
What are the two main advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy
Abundant and cheap; dirty and they never renew
Abundant and clean; dirty and never renew
Can be used repeatedly and they are clean; expensive and not accessible everywhere
Accessible everywhere and cheap; dirty and limited
What are two unintended consequences of wind turbines on the environment?
Decline in land animal populations and soil pollution
Decline in bird populations and noise pollution
Soil and air pollution
Noise pollution and air pollution
How does a dam work?
A constant electric current is sent though the water and it provides energy
A machine creates mini-waves that spin a turbine, similar to a windmill
Water gates open and close allowing water to flow through channels that contain turbines. The water spins the blade of a turbine. These blades are attached to a shaft that spins a generator
The addition of water to an area creates wind currents. These currents of wind power nearby windmills.
What are two negative impacts that dams have on the environment ?
Pollution from run off and displacement of ecosystems
Displacement of ecosystems and potential risk of major flooding
Mass extinction of fish and displacement of ecosystems
Risk of flooding and mass extinctions of fish
It is an electrical apparatus designed to convert alternating current from one voltage to another
generator
capacitor
transformer
circuit breaker
What energy transformation takes place in a generator?
heat to mechanical
electrical to mechanical
mechanical to electrical
chemical to mechanical
Transformers are used to raise the voltage along with substations and lower it for residential consumption. What kind of transformers are used to raise the voltage?
step-up
step-down
both step-up and step-down
autobots
In which of the following units is electrical consumption measured by electric companies for our household consumption in our homes?
Volt
Kilowatt
Megawatt
Kilowatt per hour
All of the following are non-renewable energy sources, EXCEPT
oil
coal
wind
natural gas
Which of the following is the correct sequence of processes in the flow of electrical power?
transmission > generation > distribution
generation > transmission > distribution
distribution > generation > transmission
generation > distribution > transmission
Where in the power generation, transmission, and distribution system is a step-up transformer placed?
consumer lines
transmission lines
distribution substations
generation stations
To reduce your electric bill, you should _____________________.
connect appliances in series
make use of limited appliances
turn off appliances when not in use
turn off the main switch during the day
All of the following are the reasons why power in transmission lines is at high voltage EXCEPT ______________.
to increase power losses
to reduce power transmission cost
to deliver electricity over a long distance
to improve the efficiency of power transmission
What kind of energy transformation is present from the turbine to the generator of a power plant?
kinetic energy to potential energy
chemical energy to thermal energy
thermal energy to mechanical energy
mechanical energy to electrical energy
What type of energy transformation takes place when burning coal to heat water?
chemical to thermal
thermal to chemical
nuclear to thermal
nuclear to chemical
What type of energy transformation takes place when heated water makes steam that turns a turbine?
chemical to mechanical
mechanical to thermal
thermal to mechanical
thermal to electrical
What type of energy transformation takes place when a turbine spins a generator?
mechanical to nuclear
mechanical to electrical
electrical to mechanical
electrical to chemical
What type of energy transformation takes place when wind spins a wind turbine?
mechanical to mechanical
mechanical to electrical
chemical to mechanical
radiant to mechanical
What type of energy transformation takes place when water below a dam flows downhill to a turbine?
thermal to mechanical
gravitational to mechanical
thermal to electrical
gravitational to electrical
What type of energy transformation takes place when nuclear fission heats water to make steam?
chemical to thermal
nuclear to chemical
nuclear to thermal
chemical to mechanical
What type of energy transformation takes place when sunlight hits a solar panel?
chemical to mechanical
radiant to electrical
nuclear to electrical
radiant to mechanical
What type of energy transformation takes place when geothermal heat warms water?
thermal to mechanical
thermal to thermal
nuclear to thermal
radiant to nuclear
What type of energy transformation takes place when you plug in a lamp and turn it on?
electrical to radiant
electrical to mechanical
chemical to radiant
mechanical to thermal
What type of energy transformation takes place when your phone is using its battery and playing music?
mechanical to electrical
radiant to sound
electrical to chemical
chemical to sound
True or False: Nuclear fusion occurs in stars.
True
False
Which of the following results in the release of nuclear energy?
Only the breaking of nuclear bonds.
Only the forming of nuclear bonds.
Both the breaking of nuclear bonds and the forming of nuclear bonds.
Neither the breaking of nuclear bonds nor the forming of nuclear bonds.
True or False: Control rods are used to slow down the reaction in the reactor core when the core becomes too hot.
True
False
True or False: There are no negative consequences to using nuclear energy.
True
False
True or False: Nuclear power plants require a lot of water to operate.
True
False
Which of the following is true of both nuclear fusion and nuclear fission?
They both require a high energy input.
They both occur without byproducts.
They both have a high energy output.
They both involve large atoms breaking into smaller atoms.
Which of the following statements about nuclear energy is true?
Nuclear energy cannot be contained nor controlled.
Nuclear energy is contained in nuclear bonds.
Nuclear energy is less efficient than other energy forms.
All of the above are true.
Which of the following is a possible use for nuclear energy?
Power plants
Weapons
Powering submarines
All of the above
How is the heat generated by the reactor core of a nuclear power plant used to provide power to buildings?
It is used directly to heat homes and offices.
It generates steam, which turns a turbine, powering a generator.
It generates steam, which is then condensed back to water. This process produces energy.
All of the above
There are positive and negative consequences to producing energy using different methods. Which of the following is a reasonable argument for the use of nuclear power plants?
Nuclear power is derived from renewable resources.
Nuclear power has no byproducts associated with it.
Nuclear power provides electricity at the lowest cost.
Nuclear power does not impact the environment.
Which of the following practices that are needed to run a nuclear power plant has a negative impact on both air and water?
cooling of the power plant
mining of uranium
storage of radioactive waste
monitoring the reactor
The use of nuclear energy can have both positive and negative consequences. Which of the following is a positive consequence of using nuclear energy?
Nuclear energy uses nonrenewable resources.
Nuclear energy produces little air pollution.
Uranium ore used for nuclear power plants must be mined and processed.
Nuclear energy has no environmental impact.
Which of the following is a typical product of nuclear fission?
Oxygen
Carbon Dioxide
Radiation
Water
What happens to the heat that is produced from fission reactions that occur in nuclear power plants?
It is used to turn water into steam.
It is used to heat local buildings.
It is a waste product and is not used.
It is used to power nuclear fusion reactions.
