Science 8 - Energy Part 1 [8.P.2.1]

When building a dam for a hydroelectric power plant, which BEST describes a possible negative effect on the environment?

• flooding

• air pollution

• radioactive waste

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A family builds an environmentally-friendly home. They want to use an energy source that is the LEAST dangerous to the environment. Which source of energy should they use to heat their home?

• geothermal

• natural gas

• nuclear power

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The use of which energy source causes the MOST damage to the environment?

• fossil fuels

• biomass

• wind

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Which form of power is the MOST energy efficient?

• water turbines

• coal-fired plants

• combustion engines

Which pollutant is openly released into the atmosphere when coal is burned to supply energy to power plants?

• lead

• mercury

• carbon dioxide

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Which could MOST LIKELY release a high dose of radiation to the environment?

• a nuclear energy power plant

• a coal-burning power plant

• a hydroelectric power plant

Which BEST describes an advantage of nuclear power plants over power plants that burn fossil fuels?

• Nuclear power plants create less pollution.

• Nuclear power plants are not dangerous.

• Nuclear power plants are underground.

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Which is an environmental consequence of using biomass as a source of energy?

• There are no environmental consequences for using biomass as a source of energy.

• Biomass creates harmful emission of carbon and sulfur, and causes massive cutting of trees.

• Biomass has a great impact on the temperature of fresh water and the amount of dissolved oxygen.

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Which organisms are MOST LIKELY to be harmed by the building of wind turbines?

• birds

• people

• insects

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A heavily wooded area needs additional solar collectors to meet energy demand. Which statement describes a possible environmental consequence of adding these collectors?

• The amount of air pollution will increase.

• The amount of water pollution will increase.

• More trees will need to be planted to insulate the solar collectors.

• Trees will need to be cleared for the solar collectors to work efficiently.

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