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Test Description: Science
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) How has people’s use of energy changed over time?
A
When large amounts of energy resources are available, people use more energy. When fewer resources are available, people
B
People have always used about the same amount of energy, regardless of how many resources have been available.
C
People have been using less and less energy because some resources have begun to run out.
D
People have been using more and more energy, even though some resources have begun to run out.
2) Why is electricity often considered to be the form of energy most important to people?
A
It is like a river of moving electrons and can be made in large generators.
B
It can be turned into other forms of energy, including heat, light, sound, and motion.
C
It is easy to find in nature and is very inexpensive.
D
It can be turned into other forms of energy, including solar, wind, water, and geothermal.
3) What is the difference between a renewable resource and a nonrenewable resource?
A
Nonrenewable resources cannot be replaced after they have been used, but renewable resources can.
B
Renewable resources cannot be replaced after they have been used, but nonrenewable resources can.
C
Renewable resources are inexpensive, but nonrenewable resources cost a lot to use.
D
Nonrenewable resources are inexpensive, but renewable resources cost a lot to use.
4) Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?
A
natural gas
B
coal
C
crude oil
D
geothermal heat
5) Why do some people suggest we not rely on nonrenewable resources?
A
All of the above
B
Those resources will probably run out in the future.
C
Each resource can pose safety concerns.
D
They make large amounts of pollution as they are used.
6) Which would be the best place to generate hydroelectricity?
A
a calm lake
B
a large, fast river
C
places with volcanoes
D
a city that gets a lot of rain
7) Which list contains common biomass energy sources?
A
fuel, heat, and light
B
wind, water, rocks, and soil
C
plants, animals, and insects
D
trees, grain, grass, garbage, animal waste
8) Tricycle is related to three in the same way biomass is related to __________.
A
life
B
energy
C
weight
D
resource
9) What do solar energy and wind energy have in common?
A
They produce large amounts of pollution.
B
They come from living things.
C
They are always available everywhere on Earth.
D
They are renewable but are only available sometimes.
10) Which energy sources could provide energy to run an electric vacuum cleaner or power the lights in a football stadium?
A
neither
B
both
C
solar, hydroelectric, and nuclear
D
geothermal, wind, and biomass
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