Chp. 17-19 TEST

Energy is defined as the ability to

• burn fuel

• lift heavy objects off the floor

• do work or make a change

• cook food over a campfire

Which of the following exhibits kinetic energy?

• a ball rolling down a ramp

• the bonds that hold food molecules together

• a bike rider waiting for a red light to turn green

• a compressed spring

Chemical energy is stored in a match tip. If the match tip ignites, was has the chemical energy been converted to?

• electrical and mechanical energy

• thermal and electromagnetic energy

• electromagnetic and nuclear energy

• only electromagnetic energy

The world's most abundant fossil fuel is

• coal

• natural

• oil

• uranium

The Middle East is especially rich in deposits of

• coal

• oil

• methane hydrate

• uranium- 235

Rock filled with a mixture of hydrocarbons is called

• methane hydrate

• petrochemicals

• oil sands

• oil shale

Which of the following is NOT caused by the burning of fossil fuels?

• air pollution

• water pollution

• release of carbon dioxide

• a meltdown

Chemical compounds derived from oil are called

• petrochemicals

• fossil fuels

• renewable energy resources

• nonrenewable energy resources

In a nuclear power plant, which process is used to generate electricity?

• the burning of coal

• the burning of natural gas

• nuclear fusion

• nuclear fission

Which of the following is NOT a renewable source of energy?

• wind

• sunlight

• coal

• wood