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Unit 5 Test 1
Test Description: Energy Resources
Instructions: Answer all questions to get your test result.
1) What is an inexhaustible natural resources?
A
trees
B
sunlight
C
water
D
cattle
2) Why are trees classified as energy sources?
A
It can be used to build a home
B
It requires energy to grow a tree
C
It can be burned to provide heat
D
It is a renewable resource
3) Coal is a natural resource. Why is coal considered nonrenewable?
A
Coal is being used faster than it is being produced.
B
Coal will never run out
C
Coal is used to produce energy and not materials
D
No new coal is being produced on earth
4) A natural resource is best defined as any natural occurring material that is ___________.
A
mined from earth
B
left untouched in nature.
C
unlimited in quantity
D
used by people
5) What are some activities that require material resources?
A
manufacturing steel
B
climbing a tall mountain
C
generating an electric current
D
heating a home
6) What is the process of nuclear fission?
A
Energy is released as a result of atomic fission
B
Energy is released during the combustion of a fossil fuel
C
Energy is being stored during the formation of a fossil fuel.
D
Energy is absorbed as a result of atomic fissin
7) What is a disadvantages of using fossil fuels as an energy source?
A
Fossil fuels produce a tremendous amount of energy that is difficult to contain.
B
Burning fossil fuels produces radioactive wastes
C
Gases released during combustion can form acid rain
D
The heat released during combustion can be used to produce electricity
8) Why is nuclear energy considered to be a nonrenewable energy source?
A
Fuels, such as uranium ore, are not replaced in nature as quickly as they are used
B
some people do not support the use of nuclear energy as a resource
C
Atomic fission produces heat that is often released into waterways as thermal pollution.
D
Nuclear power plants produce waste that must be stored for long periods of time
9) What is one way petroleum is different from coal?
A
burning coal can release chemicals into the atmosphere.
B
Energy is stored in coal
C
coal forms from plants on land
D
mining coal does not harm the environment
10) How do fossil fuels form?
A
Buried rocks are exposed to heat and pressure and slowly turn into oil, coal, or natural gas
B
Fossil fuels are made by human processes at a factor
C
Fossil fuels form as wind and running water break down fossils
D
Buried plants and animal cells are exposed to heat and pressure and slowly turn into oil, coal, or natural gas.
11) What renewable energy source can be produced from the natural resource wheat?
A
sunlight
B
flowing wind
C
flowing water
D
alcohol
12) How is geothermal energy used?
A
Wind turns a turbine that makes a generator work
B
Moving water turns a turbine to produce electricity
C
Material is burned to cook food or drive engines
D
Heated water warms buildings or generates electricity.
13) What are the advantages of using resources such as geothermal energy, solar energy, and hydropower?
A
They produce large amounts of energy from burning fuels.
B
They come from energy sources that never run out.
C
They increase the amount of greenhouse gasses
D
They can generate power by burning waste
14) Which kind of energy from the heat inside earth can be used to generate electricity?
A
solar energy
B
Wind energy
C
hydroelectric energy
D
geothermal energy
15) A city plans to convert all its electricity sources to solar collectors. This is one part of a new plan to manage the city’s energy resources. What is a possible disadvantage of the plan?
A
Solar energy might be used up to quickly
B
The peoples electricity bills will increase
C
More water will be required to cool equipment
D
Air pollution will increase
16) What is a disadvantage of using wind power as an energy source?
A
Wind energy costs significantly more than other types of energy
B
Wind turbines create access energy that cannot be used
C
Tall wind turbines can be dangerous to birds
D
Waste is created when wind energy is converted to electrical energy.
17) What advantage does biomass have over fossil fuels when being used to power automobiles?
A
Biomass is a renewable resource
B
Biomass requires little land to grow
C
Biomass does not cause pollution when it burns.
D
Biomass is very inexpensive to produce
18) In what way is hydroelectric power, produced by dams, dependent on the sun?
A
Hydroelectric power plants run on solar enery
B
Hydrogen and oxygen molecules need sunlight to form water.
C
Solar panels are used to collect and store hydroelectric power
D
The sun provides energy from the water cycle.
19) What is a good way to conserve water in our lakes?
A
Do not water your lawn
B
Buy bottled water
C
Drink less water
D
Do not swim in lakes
20) What are some good ways to manage energy resources?
A
Add solar panels to city buildings
B
Build a new football stadium
C
Add new freeways
D
Construct more bike paths
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