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Energy 8.p.2.1
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1) Many communities in the US use coal to produce electricity. One problem with using coal is that
A
It contains harmful bacteria
B
IT is a very rare source
C
ecosystems can be damaged
D
very little energy is produced
2) How would the world be most affected by the depletion if trees from the environment?
A
decreased precipitation
B
decreased global precipitation
C
Increased global temperature
D
increase precipitation
3) Which will most likely be a consequence as fossil fuel reserves are depleted?
A
The cost of gasoline will increase
B
Dependence on renewable energy will decrease
C
The demand for energy production will decrease
D
Pollution will increase
4) What is the advantage of the energy produced by hydroelectric power plants compared to fossil fuel plants
A
Hydroelectric plants use more efficient method than fossil fuel plants
B
Hydroelectric power plants require fewer people to operate than fossil fuel plants
C
Hydroelectric power plants use a renewable energy resource while fossil fuel plants use a nonrenewable resource
D
Hydroelectric power plants take up less space than fossil fuel plants
5) Which is an implication if the increasing global population?
A
Energy costs will decrease
B
The available energy supply will increase
C
The number of energy choices will decrease
D
The demand for energy will increase
6) Which energy source would most affect global transportation if it was depleted?
A
natural gas
B
solar
C
petroleum
D
coal
7) Which best describes the potential of solar power for future energy use?
A
It is likely not to be used because it is stupid
B
It is likely to be used because its capture and storage does not require special equipment
C
It is not likely to be used because it pollutes the environment contaminats drinking water supplies
D
It is likely to be used because it is a renewable resource that is indefinitely available
8) What would most likely happen to the cost of gasoline if the supply of petroleum decreased?
A
it would increase
B
It would stay the same
C
It would increase and then decrease
D
It would decrease
9) What can citizens do to conserve current energy sources for the future?
A
increase the amount of material used in packaged goods
B
Install solar panels to generate electricity increase
C
make disposable products
D
use new materials instead of recycled materialsi
10) Which long-term effect would the depletion of fossil fuels most likely have on the environment?
A
decreased water quality
B
increased air quality
C
decreased plant and animal biodiversity
D
increased global temperatures
11) The burning of fossil fuels has added pollution that contain sulfur atoms to the air. These pollutants have contributed to which of the following?
A
tornadoes
B
acid rain
C
volcanoes
D
drought
12) Which is the most negative environmental consequences of building dams for hydroelectric power?
A
air pollution
B
water pollution
C
oil spills
D
habitat destruction
13) Which is the most likely effect of burning fossil fuels for energy production?
A
increased oxygen in atmosphere
B
increased air pollution
C
decreased global temperatures
D
decreased water pollution
14) Which is the most likely to occur due to depletion of trees in an ecosystem?
A
decreased runoff
B
decreased flooding
C
increased biodiversity
D
increased erosion
15) If significant amounts of fossil fuels continue to be used to support energy needs, what will be a negative impact for our planet?
A
increased levels of CO2, leading to warmer global climates
B
ecreased water quality, leading to increases in marine diversity
C
decreased oxygen levels, leading to lower air quality
D
increased air pollution, leading to better human health
16) The burning of fossil fuels affects the atmosphere by
A
adding more heat and carbon dioxide
B
taking water vapor out of the atmosphere
C
reducing the amount of necessary heat
D
putting more oxygen in the atmosphere
17) If fossil fuels are burned w/o emission controls, which might be a problem experienced by citizens in surrounding areas?
A
hair loss
B
loss of appetite
C
respiratory illness
D
skin cancer
18) Which best describes solar energy?
A
It can be captured during all hours of the day
B
it can only be assessed out doors
C
It can only be used during the day
D
It is natural and does not cause pollution
19) Which pollutant is openly released into the atmosphere when coal is burned to supply energy to power plants?
A
mercury
B
oxygen
C
lead
D
carbon dioxide
20) Wind farms use turbines to generate electricity w/o using fossil fuels. What is 1 negative consequence of using wind turbines to generate electricity?
A
wind turbines change global weather patterns
B
developing maintaining
C
wind turbines produce excess carbon dioxide
D
power is produced by wind farms using a nonrenewable resource
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