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Rocks/Resources 24-25

Total questions: 186

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Name
Class
Date
1.
This rock was another type of rock that was heated and compressed over time. What type of rock is this?
a)
Sedimentary
b)
Igneous
c)
Metamorphic
2.
This rock started as molten magma. What type of rock is this?
a)
Sedimentary
b)
Igneous
c)
Metamorphic
3.
The process when rocks break into smaller pieces due to exposure to natural elements is called
a)
erosion
b)
weathering
c)
sediments
4.
What are the 3 major types of rocks?
a)
Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary
b)
Metamorphic, Igneous, Cementation
c)
magma, lava, crystals
5.
The name rock is given when it is broken down into smaller pieces.
a)
texture
b)
weathering
c)
sediment
d)
erosion
6.
The name rock is given when it is broken down into smaller pieces.
a)
texture
b)
weathering
c)
sediment
d)
erosion
7.
True/False: Igneous rocks can only turn into metamorphic rocks.
a)
True
b)
False
8.

Any rock that forms from another rock as a result of changes in heat or pressure (or both) is a:

a)

chemical rock

b)

igneous rock

c)

sedimentary rock

d)

metamorphic rock

9.

This is the continuous process of rock changing from one type to another.

a)

Igneous rocks

b)

Sedimentary rocks

c)

Metamorphic rocks

d)

Rock Cycle

10.

Which of the following lists the steps an igneous rock undergoes in order to become a sedimentary rock, in the correct order?

a)

Deposition, erosion, melting, cooling

b)

Erosion, weathering, eruption, cooling

c)

Dissolving, deposition, cooling, fracture

d)

Weathering, erosion, deposition, cementation

11.

Limestone is a sedimentary rock. During the rock cycle, limestone is changed into marble, a metamorphic rock. The processes that act on limestone and change it into marble are

a)

weather and erosion

b)

heat and pressure

c)

compacting and cementing

d)

melting, cooling, and hardening

12.

If a lot of heat is applied to a rock, it will turn into

a)

magma

b)

rocks

c)

sediment

d)

metamorphic rocks

13.
The three groups of rocks are classified by
a)
How they form
b)
Color
c)
Grain size
d)
Chemical Composition
14.

What is underground molten rock?

a)

Lava

b)

Magma

c)

Soil

d)

Intrusive

15.

What is aboveground molten rock?

a)

Extrusive

b)

Magma

c)

Lava

d)

Sedimentary

16.

Limestone is an example of...

a)

Sedimentary

b)

Igneous

c)

Metamorphic

17.

Sandstone is an example of...

a)

Metamorphic

b)

Sedimentary

c)

Igneous

18.

Marble is an example of...

a)

Igneous

b)

Sedimentary

c)

Metamorphic

19.

Obsidian is an example of...

a)

Igneous

b)

Sedimentary

c)

Metamorphic

20.

What is it called when layers pile up and press down on the material below?

a)

Compaction

b)

Layering

c)

Cementation

d)

I don't know

21.
This rock formed when bits of other rocks became pressed into a solid. What type of rock is it?
a)
Sedimentary Rock
b)
Metamorphic Rock
c)
Igneous Rock
22.
This rock was formed when molten rock cooled into a solid. What type of rock is it?
a)
Igneous Rock
b)
Metamorphic Rock
c)
Sedimentary Rock
23.
When sediments are pressed together tightly, this is called ____________.
a)
Compaction
b)
Cementation
c)
Weathering
d)
Erosion
24.
True or False: Once a rock is sedimentary, it cannot become an igneous rock.
a)
True
b)
False
25.

The process by which metamorphic rock changes to igneous rock begins with

a)

melting

b)

erosion

c)

deposition

d)

crystallization

26.
The process by which igneous rocks are formed...
a)
heat and pressure
b)
melting and cooling
c)
weathering and erosion
27.
The process by which metamorphic rocks are formed...
a)
heat and pressure
b)
erosion and deposition
c)
melting and cooling
28.
_______ rock forms from magma/lava
a)
Metamorphic
b)
Sedimentary
c)
Igneous
29.
What is process in which water, wind, and heat break down rock?
a)
weathering
b)
exfoliation
c)
cementation
d)
composition
30.
Sedimentary rocks may contain fossils.
a)
True
b)
False
31.

Which kind of rock is produced by deposition compaction and cementation?

a)

Igneous

b)

Sedimentary

c)

Mountainous

d)

Metamorphic

32.

__________________rock forms when rock particles get pressed and cemented together.

a)

Igneous

b)

Sedimentary

c)

Mountainous

d)

Metamorphic

33.

Which best describes one way igneous rocks form?

a)

Sedimentary rocks erode.

b)

Sedimentary rocks are compacted.

c)

Metamorphic rocks are melted, then cooled.

d)

Metamorphic rocks are deposited and cemented

34.

Which of these BEST describes how an igneous rock forms?

a)

cooling of magma

b)

weathering of other rocks

c)

colliding of tectonic plates

d)

pressing together of smaller rocks

35.

Sedimentary rocks have visible layers of small pieces of other rocks. Based on the information in the rock sample table, which is a sedimentary rock?

a)

pumice

b)

granite

c)

obsidian

d)

limestone

36.

Schist and quartzite are examples of metamorphic rocks. Which processes are necessary for the formation of metamorphic rocks?

a)

cooling and weathering

b)

cooling and pressure

c)

heating and pressure

d)

weathering and heating

37.

If a scientist is observing rocks near a volcano, she is most likely observing what kind of rock?

a)

igneous rock

b)

sedimentary rock

c)

sediment

d)

metamorphic rock

38.

Shale, Limestone, and Sandstone all contain layers . These types of rock are most likely classified as.....

a)

igneous rock

b)

sediment

c)

sedimentary rock

d)

metamorphic rock

39.

What has to happen for igneous rock to change into metamorphic rock

a)

cooling

b)

melting

c)

weathering

d)

extreme heat and pressure

40.

During which part of the rock cycle does sediment get stuck together?

a)

melting

b)

weatheirng

c)

cooling

d)

cementing

41.

How are rocks broken into smaller pieces?

a)

weathering

b)

melting

c)

cooling

d)

cementing

42.

Which of the following processes allow sedimentary rocks to be produced?

a)

melting

b)

Compaction and cementing

c)

extreme heat and pressure

d)

melting so that magma can be produced

43.
Sometimes sediments move from one place to another and can settle in layers.  This process is called
a)
Weathering 
b)
Erosion
c)
Expansion
d)
Sedimentary layering
44.
Hawaii was formed from volcanoes which means most of its land and rock is igneous rock.
a)
True
b)
False
45.
The process of breaking down rock is 
a)
Weathering
b)
Erosion
c)
Plucking
d)
Abrasion
46.
Hot molten rock inside the Earth can reach Earth's surface during a volcanic eruption.  The term for this melted rock is
a)
Lava 
b)
Magma
c)
Magma when it reaches Earth's surface and Lava when it is below Earth's surface
d)
Lava when it reaches Earth's surface and Magma before it reaches Earth's surface
47.
Choose the number where the following description best fits:  Hot lava cools.
a)
1
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
48.
Choose the number where the following description best fits:  Great pressure and heat.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
49.
Choose the number where the following description best fits:  Great heat from the center of the Earth causes melting.
a)
1
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
50.
Rock that forms when sediment from older rocks get pressed and cemented together.
a)
Sedimentary Rock
b)
Metamorphic Rock
c)
Igneous Rock
51.

The process by which water, wind, ice, and changes in temperature BREAK DOWN rock into fragments called sediments.

a)

Deposition

b)

Erosion

c)

Weathering

d)

Igneous Rock

52.
A metamorphic rock can become ______.
a)
igneous
b)
metamorphic
c)
sedimentary
d)
all of these
53.

What processes break down rocks into sediments?

a)

weathering

b)

compaction

c)

cementing

d)

erosion

54.

What is erosion?

a)

Sediments are stuck together

b)

Sediments are moved from one place to another

c)

Sediments are stopped in a new place

d)

Rocks are broken down into sediments

55.

A rock never stops changing.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

What has to happen for metamorphic to change into igneous rock?

a)

pressure

b)

erosion

c)

weathering

d)

melting and cooling

57.

Which of these actions must take place in order for igneous rock to change into sedimentary rock ?

a)

The igneous rock melted and became magma.

b)

Igneous rock dissolved in water to form sedimentary rock.

c)

The igneous rock broke down into smaller pieces and then was eroded and deposited to form sedimentary rock.

d)

The igneous rock was exposed to extreme heat and pressure.

58.
This rock was formed by lots of fossils that settled on top of each other over time. What type of rock is this?
a)
Sedimentary
b)
Igneous
c)
Metamorphic
59.
What is molten or liquid rock material that is deep beneath the Earth's surface?
a)
grain
b)
lava
c)
magma
d)
rock
60.
What is molten rock that erupts onto or above the Earth’s surface?
a)
grain
b)
lava
c)
magma
d)
sediment
61.
Each rock type can follow only one pathway of the rock cycle.
a)
True
b)
False
62.
Which type of rock is made by small bits of rock, mud, or sand compacted and cemented together?
a)
Coal
b)
igneous
c)
metamorphic
d)
sedimentary
63.

Which type of rock is made from lava or magma cooling?

a)

igneous

b)

sedimentary

c)

metamorphic

64.
Which type of rock is made from a rock being changed by heat and pressure?
a)
Smooshed Rock
b)
igneous
c)
metamorphic
d)
sedimentary
65.
a rock that formed from layers of sediments
a)
metamorphic
b)
igneous
c)
sedimentary
d)
magma
66.

Sedimentary Rocks form in

a)

Layers

b)

the desert only

c)

underground

d)

on top of water

67.

When water and other minerals move through open spaced between larger sediments, gluing them together, ____________ occurs.

a)

Compaction

b)

Deposition

c)

Cementation

d)

Erosion

68.
True/False: Igneous rocks can only turn into metamorphic rocks.
a)
True
b)
False
69.

If you found a rock that appeared to have been formed directly from volcanic activity, how would you classify it?

a)

Sedimentary rock.

b)

Igneous rock.

c)

Volcanic rock.

d)

Metamorphic rock.

70.

If you wanted to collect sedimentary rocks, what sort of characteristics would you look for in a rock's composition?

a)

Rock made from eroded material broken off other rocks and cemented together.

b)

Rock that formed from magma or lava during a volcanic eruption.

c)

Rock that includes sparkly crystals and other types of gemstones

d)

Rock that has been transformed into new substances due to intense heat and pressure.

71.
Marble is formed when intense heat and pressure is applied to limestone. What type of rock is marble?
a)
A)  metamorphic 
b)
B)  sedimentary 
c)
C)  extrusive igneous 
d)
D)  intrusive igneous
72.

Is magma below or above ground?

a)

above

b)

below

73.

This rock ,mica schist, was another type of rock that was heated and compressed over time, in the mountains. What type of rock is this?

a)

Sedimentary

b)

Igneous

c)

Metamorphic

74.

Rock that forms when minerals form from solutions or when sediment from older rocks get pressed and cemented together.

a)

Sedimentary Rock

b)

Metamorphic Rock

c)

Igneous Rock

75.

The Mount Rushmore National Monument is carved from the granite (formed from magma underground) of South Dakota's Black Hills. What type of rock is granite?

a)

Igneous

b)

Metamorphic

c)

Sedimentary

d)

None of the above

76.

The seated sculpture of President Lincoln inside the Lincoln Memorial was carved out of white Georgia marble (formed from Earth's pressure and heat). What type of is marble?

a)

Igneous

b)

Metamorphic

c)

Sedimentary

d)

None of the above

77.

Granite is an igneous rock that can be changed into metamorphic rock gneiss. What are the forces that change granite into gneiss?

a)

Freezing and thawing

b)

crushing and sorting

c)

melting and cooling

d)

pressure and heat

78.

The rock cycle shows the transformation of rock from one type to another, which of these is a part of the rock cycle?

a)

sedimentary --> pressure and heat--> metamorphic

b)

metamorphic --> pressure and heat--> igneous

c)

metamorphic --> pressure and heat--> sedimentary

d)

igneous --> pressure and heat --> sedimentary

79.

In 2010, a volcano in Iceland sent a cloud of ash more than a mile up into the atmosphere. Volcanic ash is made of tiny pieces of rock. What kind of rock is MOST LIKELY found in volcanic ash?

a)

magma

b)

igneous

c)

metamorphic

d)

sedimentary

80.

The rock cycle shows the transformation of rock from one type to another. Which of these is part of the rock cycle?

a)

sedimentary --> melting and cooling --> metamorphic

b)

metamorphic --> melting and cooling --> sedimentary

c)

metamorphic --> melting and cooling --> igneous

d)

igneous --> melting and cooling --> sedimentary

81.

Which of the following BEST represents a cross section of a sedimentary rock?

a)
b)
c)
d)
82.

Igneous rock melts to form

a)

metamorphic rock

b)

magma

83.

Metamorphic rock undergoes weathering and erosion to form

a)

sediment

b)

igneous rock

84.

Sedimentary rock undergoes _____________ to form metamorphic rock.

a)

heat & pressure

b)

compacting and cementing

85.

Sedimentary rock undergoes weathering and erosion to form

a)

igneous rock

b)

sediment

86.

Metamorphic rock can only be formed through which process?

a)

heat & pressure

b)

cooling

87.

Sediment can only be created through which process?

a)

cooling

b)

weathering & erosion

88.

Sediment undergoes compaction & cementing to form

a)

metamorphic rock

b)

sedimentary rock

89.
the process of sediment being glued together
a)
compaction
b)
weathering
c)
erosion
d)
cementation
90.

Which type of igneous material cools fastest?

a)

lava

b)

magma

c)

sediments

d)

sandstone

91.

According to the diagram, what process is shown by letter B?

a)

compaction & cementation

b)

weather & erosion

c)

heat & pressure

d)

melting

92.

The best answer for section "A" in the diagram

a)

metamorphic/melting

b)

compaction/cementation

c)

weathering/erosion

d)

heat/pressure

93.

The best answer for section "B"

a)

metamorphic/melting

b)

compaction/cementation

c)

weathering/erosion

d)

heat/pressure

94.

Can an Igneous Rock become another Igneous Rock?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Depends

95.

Which statement best describes how sedimentary rock is formed?

a)

Flowing magma cooled quickly, creating many uneven layers

b)

Extreme pressure melted and formed minerals in uneven layers.

c)

Layers of mineral deposits were compressed over a long time period.

d)

Separate layers of lava cooled over time, hardening at different rates

96.

In order for sedimentary rock to form, which of the following must occur?

a)

compaction

b)

intrusion

c)

oxidation

d)

metamorphism

97.

The processes responsible for changing sediments into sedimentary rock are compaction and _________________

a)

intrusion

b)

cementation

c)

stratification

d)

foliation

98.

Granite is often used for decoration and sculpting because the large crystal formations are very beautiful. The large crystals are formed when magma cools slowly. What type of rock is granite?

a)

Igneous

b)

metamorphic

c)

sedimentary

d)

marble

99.

What needs to happen for igneous rock to be transformed into sedimentary rock?

a)

Weathering and erosion need to wear away the igneous rock, forming particles that will eventually cement into sedimentary rock.

b)

Low temperatures at the poles need to freeze the igneous rock, cooling and hardening it into extremely dense sedimentary rock.

c)

Tectonic plates must collide near the igneous rock, driving it under the surface, where it melts into sedimentary rock.

d)

High pressure needs to compact the igneous rock, eventually melting it and forming sedimentary rock as it cools.

100.

Which explanation describes how metamorphic rocks are formed?

a)

Metamorphic rock is formed when sedimentary and igneous rocks change over time under heat and pressure.

b)

Metamorphic rock is formed when earthquakes shake up the rocks so they are broken into small pieces.

c)

Metamorphic rock is formed when sedimentary rocks are broken down over time by wind and rain.

d)

Metamorphic rock is formed when lava that erupts from a volcano cools in the atmosphere.

101.

A pocket of melted rock, or magma, has formed deep below the surface of Earth. After the pocket of magma slowly cools, what does the magma become?

a)

igneous rock

b)

marble

c)

sedimentary rock

d)

metamorphic rock

102.

When does a sedimentary rock become a metamorphic rock?

a)

When it's left alone over a long period of time

b)

When it erupts out of a volcano

c)

When its sediments bond together

d)

When it's subjected to intense heat and pressure

103.

What do you need in order for igneous rock to form?

a)

A volcano

b)

A mountain

c)

A glacier

d)

A canyon

104.

Which missing rock type is the arrow pointing at?

a)

Igneous

b)

Sedimentary

c)

Metamorphic

105.

Ice forms in the cracks of a basalt rock formation and breaks some rock into smaller pieces. At which point in the cycle shown above would the process of breaking

down rocks occur?

a)

J

b)

K

c)

L

d)

M

106.

What is number 1?

a)

heat pressure

b)

melting

c)

weathering

d)

cooling/crystallization

107.

Select the missing label for the diagram

a)

Melting

b)

Compaction and cementation

c)

Weathering and erosion

d)

Heat and pressure

108.

What is number 3?

a)

heat pressure

b)

melting

c)

weathering

d)

cooling/crystallization

109.

According to the diagram, what forms Sedimentary Rock?

a)

crystallization

b)

melting

c)

compaction and cementation

110.

What is produced when existing rock is weathered and eroded?

a)

sediment

b)

magma

c)

igneous rock

d)

metamorphic rock

111.

Select the missing label for the diagram

a)

Sedimentary rock

b)

Igneous rock

c)

Metamorphic rock

d)

Rock

112.

Select the missing label for the diagram

a)

Sedimentary rock

b)

Igneous rock

c)

Metamorphic rock

d)

Rock

113.

Select the missing label for the diagram

a)

Sedimentary rock

b)

Igneous rock

c)

Metamorphic rock

d)

Rock

114.

Select the missing label for the diagram

a)

Magma

b)

Lava

c)

Erosion

d)

Sediments

115.

Select the missing label for the diagram

a)

Compaction and cementation

b)

Weathering and erosion

c)

Heat and pressure

d)

Cooling

116.
Where does most of earth`s energy come from?
a)
The sun
b)
Mars
c)
Wind
d)
Water
117.

What is an example of a renewable resource?

a)

water (hydroelectric)

b)

oil

c)

coal

d)

fossil fuel

118.
Which renewable resource gets its direct energy from the sun? 
a)
Geothermal
b)
Solar
c)
Wind
d)
Hydrogen
119.
Why do we use non-renewable resources instead of renewable resources? 
a)
Less Expensive 
b)
More Energy
c)
All of the above
120.
Solar Power is a __________ energy resource.
a)
Renewable
b)
Nonrenewable
121.
Hyrdo Power is a __________ energy resource.
a)
Renewable
b)
Nonrenewable
122.
Natural Gas is a __________ energy resource.
a)
Renewable
b)
Nonrenewable
123.
Oil is a __________ energy resource.
a)
Renewable
b)
Nonrenewable
124.

The sun is the main source of all energy on Earth.

a)

true

b)

false

125.

What type of energy is created using these wind turbines.

a)

Geothermal

b)

Hydro

c)

Wind

d)

Nuclear

126.
__________is a gas found under the Earth’s surface and is used to produce energy by burning it.
a)
Geothermal
b)
Natural Gas
c)
Coal
d)
Nuclear
127.
What are renewable resources?
a)
Resources that can be replaced in a short amount of time
b)
Resources that are used faster than they can be replaced
c)
They can not be replaced
128.
What are Nonrenewable resources? 
a)
Resources that can be replaced in a short amount of time  
b)
Resources that are used faster than they can be replaced 
c)
Resources America does not use
129.
Name Two examples of Nonrenewable resources?
a)
Coal and Oil
b)
Biomass and Wind Turbines
c)
Tidal and Geothermal
130.
Name two examples of Renewable energy?
a)
Coal and Nuclear
b)
Oil and Gas
c)
Solar Panels and Hydroelectric
131.
What is a disadvantage of Fossil Fuels?
a)
Scientists guess that it will run out in the next 50 years
b)
There are no disadvantages
c)
It does not pollute the earth
132.
Define Solar Energy
a)
Heat energy from inside the Earth
b)
Energy Created by burning plant and animal wastes
c)
Energy from the sun
133.
Define Biomass energy:
a)
Energy created by burning plant and animal wastes
b)
Energy created by tides and dams
c)
 Uses “farms”
134.
Define Geothermal energy
a)
Created by burning plant and animal wastes
b)
 Energy from the sun
c)
Heat energy from inside the Earth
135.
Define Water energy:
a)
Energy from the sun
b)
Created by tides and dams
136.

__________ is an energy resource that WILL NOT run out in the next several hundred years.

a)

Renewable Energy Resource

b)

Nonrenewable Energy Resource

c)

Fossil fuels

d)

biodegradable

137.

__________ is an energy resource that WILL run out in the next several hundred years.

a)

Renewable Energy Resource

b)

Nonrenewable Energy Resource

c)

natural resources

d)

pollution

138.
Non-Renewable resources are also known as what?
a)
Fossil Fuels
b)
Renewable
c)
Solar Energy
d)
Hydroelectric Energy
139.

What is a fossil fuel?

a)

oil

b)

biomass

c)

wind

d)

hydro

140.

Do Renewable energy sources run out?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

maybe

d)

I don't know

141.
This renewable energy source requires a sunny climate.
a)
Solar
b)
Hydro
c)
Wind
d)
Geothermal
142.
This energy source requires the movement of water
a)
hydro
b)
biomass
c)
geothermal
d)
solar
143.
What are the following devices called?
a)
Turbines
b)
Mills
c)
Converters
d)
All of them
144.

Sunlight is...

a)

Very bright

b)

Will eventually run out soon

c)

A renewable resource

d)

A nonrenewable resource

145.

What are renewable resources?

a)

A limited amount and cannot be replaced in a human life time.

b)

Plastic bags

c)

Coal, oil, and natural gas

d)

Can be replaced in our lifetime through natural processes

146.

A group of non-renewable resources, called ______________, include coal, oil, and natural gas.

a)

Fossils

b)

Energy

c)

Resources

d)

Fossil fuels

147.

How can we conserve energy?

a)

use less coal, oil, and natural gas.

b)

use fabric bags instead of plastic.

c)

use public transportation instead of driving a car.

d)

All of the above

148.

Which statement is true?

a)

Oil is an example of a renewable resource.

b)

Humans are a renewable resource

c)

Wood is an example of a nonrenewable resource.

d)

Fish are an example of a renewable resource.

149.

How so we get energy from the sun?

a)

Sunlight can generate electricity straight from the sky.

b)

Solar panels use the sun to power turbines.

c)

Solar panels can convert sunlight into electrical energy.

d)

Solar panels generate their own electricity.

150.

Trees are renewable resources.

a)

True

b)

False

151.

Coal is a renewable resource.

a)

True

b)

False

152.

Wind is a renewable resource.

a)

True

b)

False

153.

Oil is a renewable resource.

a)

True

b)

False

154.

Water is a renewable resource.

a)

True

b)

False

155.

The sun is a renewable resource.

a)

True

b)

False

156.

Which of the following resources WILL eventually run out?

a)

natural resources

b)

renewable resources

c)

nonrenewable resources

157.

What type of energy generates from natural sources that can be replaced over a relatively short time scale?

a)

Kinetic Energy

b)

Renewable Energy

c)

Nonrenewable Energy

d)

Potential Energy

158.

Please select the correct answer that has the 5 types of renewable energies.

a)

Solar, Wind, Coal, Hydro, and Geothermal

b)

Solar, Wind, Hydro, Geothermal and Gas

c)

Solar, Wind, Hydro, Geothermal, and Biomass

d)

Oil, Solar, Wind, Coal, and Hydro

159.

Choose the 4 types of Nonrenewable energies.

a)

Coal, Gas, Oil, and Nuclear Energy

b)

Coal, Gas and Solar

c)

Coal, Wind, Gas and Hydro

d)

Coal, Gas, Oil and Biomass

160.

What does the sun/solar do for us?

a)

use wind to help create renewable energy

b)

transform the sun's rays into energy

c)

uses food to make electricity

d)

is vital for turning water into drinking

161.

Energy that cannot be replaced in our lifetime

a)

Nonrenewable Energy

b)

Renewable Energy

c)

Geothermal

d)

Alternative Energy

162.

Energy that is made from the power of moving water

a)

Hydroelectric

b)

Coal

c)

Biomass

d)

Wind

163.

Energy that is made from heat inside Earth

a)

Coal

b)

Fossil Fuels

c)

Geothermal

d)

Solar

164.

To use wisely to prevent waste; save

a)

Conservation

b)

Renewable Energy

c)

Solar

d)

Hydroelectric

165.

Working in the best way with little wasted time or effort

a)

Hydroelectric

b)

Conservation

c)

Efficient

d)

Alternative Energy

166.

Plant materials or animal waste used as fuel

a)

Coal

b)

Geothermal

c)

Wind

d)

Biomass

167.

Which of these resources are NOT renewable?

a)

gasoline

b)

sunlight

c)

wind

d)

corn

168.
Which type of fuel is a solid?
a)
oil
b)
coal
c)
natural gas
d)
solar
169.
Which of these is used to make gasoline?
a)
natural gas
b)
coal
c)
wind
d)
oil
170.
Which one of these is nonrenewable?
a)
coal
b)
wind
c)
water
d)
geothermal
171.
Which of these must be true to run a car engine?
a)
it has to use fossil fuels
b)
it has to use gasoline
c)
it has to have a fuel that can burn
d)
it has to produce stinky exhaust
172.
A farmer decides that he is going to produce his own energy on the farm by using a type of renewable energy. The renewable energy could come from--
a)
setting up wind turbines
b)
having a coal furnace
c)
using natural gas
d)
burning oil
173.
Energy can be classified into..
a)
Renewable and non renewable
b)
Natural and non renewable
c)
Renewable and Natural
d)
All of them
174.
This energy source uses heat from the ground.
a)
geothermal
b)
biomass
c)
wind 
d)
hydro
175.

How long does it take to "make" fossil fuels?

a)

hundred years

b)

millions of years

c)

a few years

d)

thousands of years

176.
What form of alternative energy uses a dam?
a)
hydroelectric power
b)
geothermal power
c)
biomass power
d)
solar power
177.
The energy of nuclear reactions between atoms that creates heat and turns turbines is _________.
a)
Coal
b)
Wind
c)
Hydro
d)
Nuclear
178.

What type of energy transformation happens in hydro-electric power?

a)

kinetic to potential

b)

sound to mechanical

c)

chemical to electrical

d)

mechanical to electrical

179.

A disadvantage of using nonrenewable energy sources is that they __.

a)

cause pollution

b)

are very expensive

c)

can be used over and over

d)

only take a few years to be able to reuse

180.

Geothermal energy is derived from:

a)

Sunlight

b)

Fossil fuels

c)

Earth's internal heat

d)

Wind

181.

Which of the following is considered an alternative clean energy source?

a)

Petroleum

b)

Natural gas

c)

Nuclear energy

d)

Wind power

182.

How can energy efficiency be achieved in buildings?

a)

Increasing the use of nonrenewable resources

b)

Reducing insulation in walls and roofs

c)

Using energy-saving appliances

d)

Increasing energy consumption

183.
Coal is a __________ energy resource.
a)
Renewable
b)
Nonrenewable
184.
What characteristic do all renewable resources share?
a)
Produced by waste products of animals
b)
Form underground from dead organisms
c)
Allow energy to pass through them easily
d)
Replaced in a reasonably short time period
185.

This resource uses mined Uranium to convert to Plutonium through fission (splitting of atoms) . What resource is it?

a)

Hydroelectic Power Plants

b)

Geothermal Power

c)

Nuclear Power

d)

Wave Power

186.

Renewable resource that uses plant material and animal waste that is converted into fuel.

a)

Bio-fuel

b)

Coal

c)

Petrolium

d)

Peat Harvesting

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