8P2.2 Energy Resource Conservtion

Which of the following correctly identifies how a power plant changes the atmosphere?

• A plant powered by geothermal energy releases nitrogen oxides.

• A plant powered by nuclear energy releases sulfur dioxide.

• A plant powered by natural gas releases carbon dioxide.

• A plant powered by coal releases oxygen.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

Which are replenished MORE quickly than they are used?

• energy resources

• material resources

• renewable resources

• nonrenewable resources

Fossil fuel and rechargeable batteries power most hybrid cars. Which of the following is the BEST reason to consider using hybrid cars instead of conventional cars?

• Hybrid cars have less of a negative impact on the environment than conventional cars.

• Hybrid cars are less likely to have mechanical failure than conventional cars.

• Hybrid cars use new technology, so they are more convenient than conventional cars.

• Hybrid cars are less expensive than conventional cars.

How does a society that uses nuclear power to generate electricity MOST likely view the value of that technology?

• It provides a resource for which no alternatives are available.

• The negative effects have been overstated and can be ignored.

• It has risks but its benefits outweigh these risks.

• Alternatives are available but carry a greater threat.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

A group of students have decided that the amount of electricity used by the school should be reduced. The students want to develop a plan to solve this problem. What should the group do first?

• determine what materials should be used to implement the plan

• conduct research on energy conservation to form the plan

• improve the design of the plan

• test the validity of the plan

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

Which of these is an environmental benefit of converting to solar energy?

• a decrease in air pollution

• an increase in the cost of energy

• an increase in the use of fossil fuels

• a decrease in electrical energy production

Which of these can be recycled in an attempt to conserve resources?

• gasoline

• sunlight

• aluminum

• natural gas

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Which resource is more available due to improvements in deep-sea drilling technology?

• crude oil

• fresh water

• thermal energy

• salt reserves

A student is studying nonrenewable resources. Which of these resources could the student be studying?

• coal

• trees

• water

• water

Which of these technologies helps a power company use renewable energy for the production of electricity?

• hydroelectric power

• nuclear power

• natural gas generators

• coal-fired power plants

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2