Energy Review Flashcard

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Effect of carbon dioxide pollution into the atmosphere?

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An increase in the greenhouse effect

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Wind is becoming more common as a source of energy. Wind farms require large open spaces for the wind turbines. A negative consequence of this technology is wind turbines...

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may hurt the flying animals in the area

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Which statement identifies an energy source as renewable? Options: Oil, because it is found underground; Wind, because it is always available; Water, because it is becoming scarce; Coal, because it was formed from plants.

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Wind, because it is always available

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Why are coal, oil, and natural gas called fossil fuels?

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They formed from the remains of prehistoric plants and animals.

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A homeowner wants to use a renewable resource to heat the home. Which resource would be the best to use? Options: coal, gas, oil, solar

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solar

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According to the information in the chart, which statement describes an advantage of using fossil fuels over solar power?

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Fossil fuels are available regardless of the weather.

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What is the environmental impact of the use of nuclear fuels?

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Nuclear waste disposal is hazardous.

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What is the environmental consequence of burning coal to produce energy?

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Burning coal increases carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

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Why is natural gas an important resource?

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It is a cleaner fossil fuel.

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Which resource would improve air quality the most when used to produce electricity? Options: oil, gas, coal, wind.

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wind