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Energy Resources Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class

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1.) In the context of environmental science, identify which of the following are considered natural resources. Choose the three that apply.

trees

sunlight

coal

houses

clothing

In the context of energy sources, what category does nuclear energy fall into?

a fossil fuel

a renewable resource

a nonrenewable resource

a natural pollutant

3.) Diana’s father works in Houston, Texas, as a geologist in the oil and gas industry. He identifies locations where hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, might produce fuel resources. How does fracking work?

Pressurized fluids are used to break up layers of shale rock. They force out the natural gas trapped there, which is then collected.

Pressurized fluids are inserted into different kinds of rock. They force out the groundwater, and the fossil fuels are extracted from the groundwater.

Pressurized fluids are inserted into deep oil wells to get the remaining oil.

Pressurized fluids are inserted into known gas fields to locate the gases. The gases mix with the liquid before they are extracted.

4.) Geologists estimate that people have used about half of the petroleum resources on Earth in the last few centuries. The resources are being used due to a(n) ____________ in population.

increase

decrease

5.) Coal is a fossil fuel that we burn for fuel. We also use it in water and air purification systems, medical equipment, and as a building material. How coal is formed?

Coal is formed from the remains of plants that died long ago in and around swampy areas

Coal is formed from the remains of animals under the sea.

Coal is formed on Earth's surface atop of mountains.

Coal is formed from trees collapsing and decaying into the grass.

6.) Coal is a fossil fuel that we burn for fuel. We also use it in water and air purification systems, medical equipment, and as a building material. Where does coal get its original source of energy from?

Sun

Moon

Earth's interior

Swamp plants

7.) Coal is a fossil fuel that we burn for fuel. We also use it in water and air purification systems, medical equipment, and as a building material. Why does the distribution of coal vary around the world?

Coal is only created under certain conditions so it is clustered in specific areas.

Coal can be created anywhere and is spread equally across the world.

Coal is only located on the Northern half of the world because it has colder temperatures.

Coal can not be found anywhere in the world.

8.) Dakota pumped the gasoline for his dad’s truck when they stopped to refuel. He thought about gasoline and the fossils fuels people use every day. The reason fossil fuels are useful is because they provide _________________________.

clean energy

renewable forms of energy

the same amount of energy as the other types of fuels

fuel that burns much hotter than wood

9.) Dakota pumped the gasoline for his dad’s truck when they stopped to refuel. He thought about gasoline and the fossils fuels people use every day. Even though fossil fuels provide energy, they are harmful to the atmosphere because they emit ________________.

less harmful gases than other fuels

multiple kinds of gases

carbon dioxide

oxygen

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In the context of sustainable energy sources, what category does solar power fall into?

generated energy

short-term energy

nonrenewable

renewable

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11.) Julio knows that hydroelectric energy is a renewable resource; however, it has some drawbacks as well. What are the problems created by using hydroelectric power? Choose the three that apply.

disrupts natural processes such as fish migration

must be close to a source of moving water

dams must be built

requires the use of turbines

affects habitats

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12.) Charlotte visited Iceland with her family one summer, and she was amazed at all the hot water pools in the capital. She knows that these sorts of pools are not common in her state, but Iceland has a special geographic location. Look at the diagram. Iceland uses a large amount of _______________ because it is located over an area of heat called a hot spot.

solar energy

hydroelectric energy

geothermal energy

biomass

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13.) Carson’s class visited a hydroelectric plant on a field trip during their study of energy. The process interested him, and he had the chance to observe it in action. Which of the following explains how moving water generates electrical power?

The moving water spins the blades of a turbine which generate electricity.

The moving water flows faster and slower to generate electricity.

The moving water stays still to generate electricity.

The moving water freezes to generate electricity.

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How do the two main kinds of natural resources compare when considering the energy sector?

Renewable energy sources like solar and wind cannot be replaced, while nonrenewable sources like coal and oil can be replaced.

Renewable energy sources such as wind and solar are unlimited, while nonrenewable sources such as coal and oil are limited.

Both renewable and nonrenewable energy sources are sustainable for the energy sector.

Renewable energy sources are man-made, while nonrenewable energy sources like coal and oil are naturally occurring.

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15.) Ben's family currently uses city electricity, and their power comes from a coal burning power plant. What problems come from using fossil fuels? Choose the two that apply.

burns very hot

nonrenewable

contributes to greenhouse effect

initial cost is expensive

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16.) Nuclear power is a nonrenewable energy resource. It is used to provide 20 percent of the electricity in the United States. How is nuclear energy harnessed to produce electricity?

nuclear fission

nuclear fusion

combustion

nuclear power plants

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17.) Mia’s family added a sunroom onto their house several years ago, which reduced their electric bill. They were pleased with the difference. Then they decided to add three solar panels to reduce costs further. Passive solar heat depends on sunlight passing through glass. Active solar power comes as a result of a ___________________ that converts the energy.

battery

glass

solar cell

technology

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Imagine a small island nation is transitioning to alternative energy sources to combat climate change. However, even with advances in technology, these alternative energy sources still have some limitations. What limitations might affect the adoption of alternative energy sources in this scenario? Choose the three that apply.

cannot be used everywhere

cannot generate energy in large enough amounts

can be costly to set up initially

are difficult to use

affect habitats

19.

Imagine you're trying to reduce your household's energy consumption. Which of the following actions would contribute to energy conservation rather than waste?

Turning off lights when not in use

Leaving the tap open while brushing your teeth

Sharing a ride with a friend to work

Wearing warmer clothes instead of turning up the heating

Hand washing dishes instead of using a dishwasher

20.

In the context of renewable energy sources, which one does not derive its initial energy from the sun?

Hydroelectric power

Geothermal energy

Bioenergy

Solar energy

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Energy Resources Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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