Wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

APES Unit 6

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which fuel contains the most SULFUR?

a)

wood

b)

oil

c)

natural gas

d)

coal

2.

Type of fuel source that causes DEFORESTATION

a)

Solar energy

b)

Nuclear fission

c)

Geothermal

d)

Biomass

3.

Which of the following 2 use PASSIVE solar energy?

a)

south-facing room with windows

b)

solar oven

c)

solar panels

d)

photovoltaic cells

4.

Differences in __________ SEPARATE the various components of crude OIL.

a)

viscosity

b)

sulfur

c)

solubility

d)

boiling points

5.

What is the half-life of Iodine 131?

a)

32 days

b)

24 days

c)

16 days

d)

8 days

6.

What is the description of a fuel cell car?

a)

uses waste oil from food industry into ethanol

b)

uses methane to heat water and steam turns the turbine

c)

uses hydrogen to generate electricity that runs the motor

d)

runs off of internal combustion and a battery

7.
Which of the following DOES NOT use a turbine?
a)
Hydroelectric
b)
Wind
c)
Solar
d)
Nuclear
8.
The poster shown below advertises tours of a power plant.
This power plant produces electricity most likely by using-
a)
fossil fuels
b)
biofuels
c)
solar energy
d)
geothermal energy
9.
All of the following renewable resources are derived from the sun in some way EXCEPT
a)
biomass
b)
wind
c)
hydroelectric
d)
geothermal
10.
Put the items below in correct sequence for the generation of electricity using the wind
1 – generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
2 – wind turns the wind turbine blade
3 – the gear box transfers mechanical energy to the generator
4 – electricity is transferred to the grid
a)
1-2-3-4
b)
2-1-3-4
c)
2-3-1-4
d)
2-4-3-1
11.
Most of the developing countries in the world depend on _______ for their main source of energy.
a)
renewable sources
b)
nuclear
c)
biomass (including wood, manure, etc)
d)
coal
12.
Passive solar design includes all of the following except
a)
large windows on the south side of the house
b)
floor and walls that will store heat in the winter
c)
overhang that blocks the sun in the summer, but allows it inside in the winter
d)
trees that block the sun for the entire year
13.
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.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
14.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of solar energy?
a)
It can only be used effectively in certain regions and certain times of day
b)
It produces greenhouse gases during use
c)
It is a nonrenewable energy source
d)
It is inexpensive compared to other sources
15.

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a renewable energy source?

a)

wind

b)

solar

c)

nuclear

d)

biomass

16.

Based on the diagram, which processes would provide the energy used to generate electricity at the power plant?

a)

absorption of incoming solar radiation

b)

fusion of atomic nuclei to form heavier atomic nuclei

c)

fission in radioactive fuel

d)

combustion of fossil fuels

17.

Which of the following is the most valuable type of coal?

a)

peat

b)

bituminous

c)

anthracite

d)

lignite

18.

All of the following are sites are where nuclear accidents have occurred EXCEPT

a)

Three Mile Island

b)

Chernobyl

c)

Fukushima

d)

Bhopal

19.

Which location would be best for geothermal energy?

a)

Arizona

b)

Oklahoma

c)

Hawaii

d)

Colorado

20.

A home is fitted with pumps that pipe water to the roof of the home to be heated by the sun. This is an example of

a)

passive solar

b)

active solar

c)

parabolic collector

d)

photovoltaic cell

21.

Which of the following affect the amount of solar energy available for use in a solar power plant?

a)

the time of day

b)

the season

c)

the latitude

d)

all of the above

22.

Which of the following releases the least amount of carbon dioxide per unit of energy?

a)

coal

b)

oil

c)

natural gas

d)

these all produce the same amount

23.

Which of the following 2 use PASSIVE solar energy?

a)

south-facing room with windows

b)

solar oven

c)

solar panels

d)

photovoltaic cells

24.

Select the 2 main sources of RENEWABLE energy in the US

a)

wind energy

b)

solar energy

c)

hydroelectric energy

d)

geothermal energy

e)

biomass energy

25.

Fuel with the GREATEST net-energy potential

a)

petroleum

b)

nuclear energy

c)

natural gas

d)

coal

26.

Source of energy that causes noise pollution and increase death in birds

a)

wind energy

b)

solar energy

c)

geothermal energy

d)

biomass energy

27.

What is the description of a fuel cell car?

a)

uses waste oil from food industry into ethanol

b)

uses methane to heat water and steam turns the turbine

c)

uses hydrogen to generate electricity that runs the motor

d)

runs off of internal combustion and a battery

28.
These types of power plants are primarily responsible for acid deposition (including acid rain)
a)
natural gas
b)
petroleum
c)
coal
d)
nuclear
29.
Which is NOT an example of biomass?
a)
wood
b)
crop leftovers (the part of the plant that isn't consumed)
c)
manure and/or trash
d)
petroleum
30.
The world gets MOST of their energy through all of the following sources EXCEPT
a)
natural gas
b)
coal
c)
hydroelectric
d)
oil
31.
Nuclear energy generates ________ waste instead of _____________.
a)
radioactive, air pollutants
b)
air pollutants, ash
c)
CO2, uranium ore
d)
radioactive, uranium ore
32.
what is the earliest stage of coal? (this has the least amount of energy and is the youngest)
a)
peat
b)
lignite
c)
bituminous
d)
anthracite
33.
which of these FOSSIL FUELS burns the cleanest?
a)
coal
b)
natural gas
c)
motor oil
d)
petroleum
34.
Most of the developing countries in the world depend on _______ for their main source of energy.
a)
renewable sources
b)
nuclear
c)
biomass (including wood, manure, etc)
d)
coal
35.
All of the following would increase global greenhouse gas emissions EXCEPT
a)
increasing the number of cars
b)
use natural gas instead of hydroelectric 
c)
replace coal power plants with solar energy
d)
reduce the number of nuclear power plants
36.
The main advantage to using natural gas as a fuel or to power industrial plants is that
a)
natural gas is more abundant and cheaper to harvest/mine
b)
it burns cleaner and has less air pollutants
c)
natural gas is one of the most harmful fossil fuels to the environment
d)
it is better for the economy than coal or petroleum 
37.
Passive solar design includes all of the following except
a)
large windows on the south side of the house
b)
floor and walls that will store heat in the winter
c)
overhang that blocks the sun in the summer, but allows it inside in the winter
d)
trees that block the sun for the entire year
38.
a downside to relying on biomass as a primary fuel source for a nation is that
a)
it can cause soil erosion, water pollution, and habitat loss
b)
it requires little land use
c)
it produces no pollution
d)
it produces more pollution than coal 
39.
Most of the energy that we use on Earth can be traced back to 
a)
coal
b)
the sun
c)
geothermal heat from the earth
d)
natural gas
40.
Most oil in the US is used
a)
in power plants
b)
for transportation
c)
in cooking
d)
as supplements for human and animal health
41.
Which two things increase the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere ?
a)
burning fossil fuels and using renewable energy sources
b)
burning fossil fuels and deforestation
c)
deforestation and shifting to renewable energy
d)
mining and the production of PV solar panels
42.
If a 100 W incandescent bulb uses 400 kJ of energy per hour. How much would a CFL use that is 3 times as efficient IN 30 MINUTES?
a)
66 kJ
b)
133 kJ
c)
200 kJ
d)
1200 kJ
43.
One gallon of fuel produces 5 lbs of CO2. Two cars drive 100 miles each. The first gets 10 MPG. The second gets 25 MPG. How much LESS CO2 is produced by the second car?
a)
10 pounds
b)
50 pounds
c)
30 pounds 
d)
15 pounds
44.
Which region would have the greatest potential for solar technology?
a)
10 degrees north latitude
b)
40 degrees south latitude
c)
35 degrees north latitude
d)
50 degrees south latitude
45.
in most power plants what is the heat energy used for?
a)
to create steam which turns turbines
b)
to directly power the generator
c)
the heat is transmitted through the electrical grid into homes
d)
nuclear fission which then creates a chain reaction
46.
which fossil fuel energy source does the world (and US) have the largest supply of?
a)
natural gas
b)
coal
c)
petroleum
d)
crude oil
47.
which type of hydropower diverts water away from a stream or river and then feeds it back into it after a turbine is spun?
a)
run of the river system
b)
water impoundment
c)
PV cells
d)
geothermal cogeneration plants
48.
Most of the energy with an incandescent light bulb is converted to 
a)
heat energy
b)
kinetic energy
c)
potential energy
d)
transportation
49.
The major downside to hydraulic fracturing (fracking) is that
a)
the empty spaces left behind can result in earthquakes or buildings collapsing
b)
the equipment that is used is very cheap and often falls apart after a single use
c)
the fracking chemicals could get into aquifers and groundwater
d)
all of these 
50.
Why don't we use vegetable oils or other biofuels for our transportation needs
a)
would require too much land to produce enough to meet demand
b)
the viscosity isn't appropriate for current engines
c)
they build up in engines long term and cause problems
d)
all of these
51.
problems associated with the use of trees for biomass include all of the following except
a)
potential soil eroision
b)
potential deforestation
c)
burning fossilized carbon and releasing it into the atmosphere
d)
the loss of habitat for wildlife and some people
52.
Ways to maximize our energy resources include all of the following EXCEPT
a)
increasing energy efficiency
b)
increasing energy conservation
c)
reducing funding for renewable resource development
d)
having lower MPG (miles per gallon) requirements 
53.
In nuclear power plants, the _________ are used to prevent a meltdown during nuclear fission.
a)
fuel rods
b)
control rods
c)
on site storage facilities 
d)
pellets of uranium
54.
Human activity adds CO2 to the atmosphere through all of these EXCEPT
a)
clear cutting/deforestation
b)
transportation with gas powered vehicles
c)
burning biomass
d)
agricultural runoff
55.
Biomass energy ________.
a)
requires fossil fuel input to produce
b)
produces no greenhouse gases when burned
c)
can be created by microbial action or burned directly as wood or dung
d)
is a form of fossil fuel
56.
Energy conservation in the United States ________.
a)
can be accomplished only through changes in environmental laws
b)
is unlikely to ever occur
c)
can be accomplished by changes in tax laws
d)
can be improved as individuals make conscious choices to reduce personal consumption
57.
Coal burning produces more greenhouse gases per unit of energy than any other fuel
a)
True
b)
False
58.
Which of the following best explains the energy transformations that occur in a coal burning power plant (in the correct order)?
a)
chemical-heat-mechanical-electrical
b)
mechanical-electrical
c)
heat-chemical-electrical 
d)
chemical-mechanical-heat-electrical
59.
Photovoltaic cells convert sunlight into:
a)
Heat
b)
Motion
c)
Light
d)
Electricty
60.
Spent nuclear fuel (already used) is stored at -
a)
a landfill
b)
on site at the nuclear power plant
c)
a repository in Nevada
61.
Which of the following correctly pairs a renewable energy source with it's pollution/emission?
a)
Coal: sulfur dioxide
b)
wind: carbon dioxide
c)
liquid biofuels: methane
d)
hydroelectricity: toxic metals
62.
Due to energy being lost during production, transportation, etc. Coal-burning power plants are only about ____% efficient.
a)
50
b)
1
c)
35
d)
99
63.
These types of power plants are primarily responsible for acid deposition (including acid rain)
a)
natural gas
b)
petroleum
c)
coal
d)
nuclear
64.
The major downside to hydraulic fracturing (fracking) is that
a)
the empty spaces left behind can result in earthquakes or buildings collapsing
b)
the equipment that is used is very cheap and often falls apart after a single use
c)
the fracking chemicals could get into aquifers and groundwater
d)
all of these 
65.
Most of the energy with an incandescent light bulb is converted to 
a)
heat energy
b)
kinetic energy
c)
potential energy
d)
transportation
66.
Ways to maximize our energy resources include all of the following EXCEPT
a)
increasing energy efficiency
b)
increasing energy conservation
c)
reducing funding for renewable resource development
d)
having lower MPG (miles per gallon) requirements 
67.
Compared to typical petroleum extraction, oil sands (or tar sands)
a)
require more energy to extract
b)
require more water to extract
c)
releases more carbon dioxide
d)
all of the above
68.
The Alaska National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) has made headlines because:
a)
it is the leading source of coal in North America
b)
of proposals to explore for oil there 
c)
it is the proposed site for disposal of high-level nuclear waste
d)
further oil migration there is blocked by a trap
69.
Which is NOT a disadvantage of using nuclear energy?
a)
Radioactive waste disposal
b)
The amount of CO2 released by the reactors
c)
Possible terrorist use of nuclear weapons
d)
Mining uranium
70.
The poster shown below advertises tours of a power plant.
This power plant produces electricity most likely by using-
a)
fossil fuels
b)
biofuels
c)
solar energy
d)
geothermal energy
71.

  1. After 400 million years, only 1/20 of the original amount of a particular radioactive waste will remain.  The half – life of this radioactive waste is how many million years?

a)

20

b)

50

c)

80

d)

100

72.

How does heat flow?

a)

in the direction of the highest entropy

b)

from warm object to cold object

c)

from colder to warmer object

73.

According to the First Law of Thermodynamics, which of the following statements is true?

a)

Heat is a form of energy that can be created and destroyed.

b)

Heat can be transferred from a cold object to a hot object without external energy.

c)

Heat is a form of energy that can neither be created nor destroyed, only transferred.

d)

Heat is not a form of energy and does not follow the law of conservation.

74.

What is the Second Law of Thermodynamics primarily concerned with?

a)

The unrestricted creation and destruction of heat energy.

b)

The transfer of heat energy from a body at a lower temperature to a body at a higher temperature without the addition of outside energy.

c)

The prediction of energy costs for heating and cooling systems.

d)

The concept of entropy and the direction of heat transfer.

75.

What does entropy describe in a thermodynamic system?

a)

The transition of energy from one form to another.

b)

The amount of disorder in the system.

c)

The process of heat transfer by direct contact.

d)

The emission and absorption of electromagnetic radiation.

Similar Resources on Wayground

CHemIStry PTE Review

80 questions

CHemIStry PTE Review

quiz

Worksheet

•

10th - 12th Grade

Honors Biology Genetics Review

72 questions

Honors Biology Genetics Review

quiz

Worksheet

•

9th - 12th Grade

Unit #7: Stoichiometry Practice

80 questions

Unit #7: Stoichiometry Practice

quiz

Worksheet

•

9th - 12th Grade

PBS 2.2 Test Review

75 questions

PBS 2.2 Test Review

quiz

Worksheet

•

9th - 12th Grade

Forensic Evidence Review Game

77 questions

Forensic Evidence Review Game

quiz

Worksheet

•

9th - 12th Grade

Nervous System II (The Brain) Exam Review

80 questions

Nervous System II (The Brain) Exam Review

quiz

Worksheet

•

11th - 12th Grade

Study Guide Digestive System, Nutrition, and Urinary system

74 questions

Study Guide Digestive System, Nutrition, and Urinary system

quiz

Worksheet

•

11th - 12th Grade

PE/KE/Work/Power/ and Force Diagrams

73 questions

PE/KE/Work/Power/ and Force Diagrams

quiz

Worksheet

•

9th - 12th Grade