WorksheetsAP Environmental Science Energy
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
How does biomass reduce our carbon footprint by producing less CO2 than fossil fuels?
Plants absorb the same amount of CO2 that is released when it is burned.
Plants remove CO2 from the atmosphere and put it permanently into the ground.
Biomass filters CO2 to make it more environmentally stable.
Biomass doesn't release any CO2 when burned.
Which of the following energy sources has the lowest negative environmental impacts?
Biomass
Nuclear
Natural Gas
Solar
The poster shown below advertises tours of a power plant.
This power plant produces electricity most likely by using-
fossil fuels
biofuels
solar energy
geothermal energy
The most commonly used approach to solar energy collection is ________, in which buildings are designed and building materials chosen to maximize their direct absorption of sunlight in winter, even as they keep the interior cool in the heat of summer.
Active
Passive
Which is NOT an example of biomass?
wood
crop leftovers (the part of the plant that isn't consumed)
manure and/or trash
petroleum
Which type of fuel produces the most sulfur?
wind
coal
biomass
nuclear fission
Which of the following DOES NOT use a turbine?
Hydroelectric
Wind
Solar
Nuclear
Heating and cooling buildings by exchange with shallow groundwater systems is considered a form of ___ energy.
geothermal
solar
kinetic
potential
Which is NOT a way to conserve energy?
Using a desktop computer rather than a laptop
Consolidating errands while to make fewer car tips
Replacing incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs
Lowering thermostats during cold months
What is and example of cogeneration?
heat energy normally wasted is used to power a turbine
a power plant that gets energy from both nuclear and hydroelectric
a type of wind turbine that can be powered by wind or steam
harvesting natural gas and petroleum from the same field
What is a possible downside to hydroelectric energy?
generates high levels of pollution
high startup cost
low functional lifespan
high operation and maintenance cost
Put the items below in correct sequence for the generation of electricity using the wind
1-2-3-4
2-1-3-4
2-3-1-4
2-4-3-1
What is the primary advantage of using wind energy over fossil fuels?
Wind energy is more reliable than fossil fuels.
Wind energy produces no greenhouse gas emissions during operation.
Wind turbines require less maintenance than coal plants.
Wind energy is cheaper to produce than any other energy source.
Which of the following is a potential environmental impact of hydroelectric dams?
Increased greenhouse gas emissions
Disruption of local ecosystems and fish populations
Depletion of fossil fuel resources
Increased air pollution
In a solar panel, what is the role of photovoltaic cells?
To store solar energy for later use
To convert sunlight directly into electricity
To reflect sunlight to increase efficiency
To heat water for residential use
