Minerals of Muslim World

Which of the following is a nonrenewable energy resource?

• solar

• methane

• hydroelectric

• coal

The amount of oil that may become available for use is called oil

• reserves

• reservoirs

• resources

• traps

Chemical reactions triggered by _______ transform organic material into hydrocarbons.

• solar energy

• hydroelectric

• elevated temperature

• decomposition

Energy resources derived from natural organic materials are called

• geothermal energy sources

• fossil fuels

• biomass

• all of these

Which of the following problems is associated with the burning of coal?

• acid rain

• carbon dioxide emission

• ash with toxic metal impurities

• all of the above

Which of the following energy sources does not produce carbon dioxide?

• Oil

• Uranium

• Coal

• Natural gas

Solar energy stored in material such as wood, grain, sugar, and municipal waste is called __________.

• fossil fuel

• bio mass

• natural gas

• Oil

What type of energy is derived from heated groundwater?

• Geothermal energy

• solar energy

• hydroelectric energy

• nuclear energy

The world has the least amount of which of the following fuel types..

• oil

• coal

• uranium

• there are roughly equal amounts of each of these fuels

The best type of coal in terms of purity is

• Anthracite

• bituminous

• lignite

• sub bituminous