Energy Resources

Which would least likely have an impact on global climate changes?

• producing energy using hydroelectric plants

• producing energy using coal

• producing energy using oil

• producing energy using natural gas

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Which is an example of a renewable energy resource?

• biomass

• coal

• gas

• oil

Which is a possible disadvantage of using flowing water to produce electricity?

• only suitable for industrial use

• reduced carbon dioxide emission

• ecosystem damage and loss of land

• creates reservoirs

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Which is a problem with using wind turbines to produce energy?

• Wind turbines are efficient only in certain areas.

• Wind turbines occupy a small area of land.

• Wind turbines produce a large amount of energy.

• Wind turbines create a large amount of pollution.

Which best describes a method of obtaining energy that may cause changes in water temperature and harm to fish populations?

• burning coal

• using ethanol in cars

• installing solar panels on a home

• generating electricity in a hydroelectric power plan

Which is a nonrenewable resource?

• oil

• sunlight

• water

• wood

Which are most responsible for creating acid rain pollution?

• nuclear power plants

• coal-burning power plants

• hydroelectric power plants

• wood-burning power plants

Which is most likely a major concern associated with burning fossil fuels?

• Burning fossil fuels can pollute the oceans.

• Burning fossil fuels can remove harmful chemicals from precipitation.

• Burning fossil fuels can remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

• Burning fossil fuels can produce smog, with can cause respiratory illnesses.

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Which action shows concern for the environment with regards to the resources of the oceans?

• developing technology which will allow for an increase in fish harvesting

• allowing factories to release untreated wastewater into the oceans

• filling in oceanfront wetlands in order to extend beachfront properties

• setting limits on fish harvesting in the oceans

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Where is pollution found on the earth?

• only in the air

• only in the water

• only on the land

• on land, air, and water

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