F.3 Geography - Energy consumption

Which of the following are fossil fuels?

• Coal

• Nuclear enegy

• Wind power

• Petroleum oil

• Natural gas

Which of the following are renewable energy?

• Geothermal power

• Nuclear enegy

• Wind power

• Natural gas

• Solar energy

Which of the following are the advantages of using petroleum oil?

• Easier to be transported

• Cheap

• Less polluting

• Can manufacture different kinds of chemical products

Which of the following are the disadvantages of using coal?

• Too bulky to transport

• May lead air pollution

• May intensify global warming

• Expensive

Which of the following pollution problems can be caused by opencast mining?

• Air pollution

• Noise pollution

• Light pollution

• Visual pollution

Which mineral is used for nuclear energy?

• Iron

• Uranium

• Copper

• Zinc

Where is the Three Gorges Dam located?

• The Pearl River

• The Yellow River

• The Yangtze

• Tung Chung River

Which of the following descriptions about the energy source shown are correct?

• It is non-renewable.

• It needs to be built in the lower course of rivers.

• The construction cost is high.

• The construction will impact the livelihood of people living in the upper course.

Which of the following descriptions about the energy source shown are correct?

• Regulate the water flow effectively

• Generate wave energy

• May increase the risk of triggering small-scale earthquakes

• Destroy the habitats of animals