6.5.1 Retest

What is the origin of the natural resources we use for energy such as oil, coal, and natural gas?

• They were formed from the remains of plants and animals that died several hundred years ago.

• They were formed from the remains of plants and animals that died several million years ago.

• They were formed from rocks and minerals and pushed to the surface by volcanic activity.

• They were present when Earth was formed in space.

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An energy resource that is replaceable by natural means is called - 

• energy resource

• renewable resource

• non-renewable resource

• consumable

An energy resource that takes millions of years to form from the remains of plants and animals is called – 

• energy resource

• renewable resource

• non-renewable resource

• solar energy

What is an advantage of solar power plants versus coal-burning power plants?

• Solar panels are expensive to build and coal is inexpensive

• Solar energy does not release pollution and the burning of coal does release pollution

• Solar energy is a non-renewable resource

• Coal is a renewable resource

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using biomass?

• Waste products are a source of energy

• Biomass emits few pollutants

• Biomass is a renewable resource

• Biomass fuels do not produce as much energy as fossil fuels

Which of the following is an advantage of using fossil fuels?

• Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases.

• Sulfur dioxide is released, producing acid rain.

• Coal power plants are cost effective.

• Oil deposits are located under sea level.

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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using wind as an energy source?

• Wind decreases the need to burn fossil fuels.

• Wind does not produce air pollution.

• Wind turbines increase the availability of wind for energy in the future.

• Wind is a renewable resource.

Which of the following is an advantage of using wind over oil to generate electricity?  

• Wind power produces more pollution than burning oil.

• Wind power produces less pollution than burning oil.

• Wind power uses more nonrenewable resources than burning oil.

• Wind power can be generated anywhere on the planet. 

Which of the following describes how biomass is converted to electricity? 

• Using moving water to generate electricity

• Using the heat of the Earth to generate electricity

• Burning animal waste or plant matter to generate electricity

• Burning natural gas produced by the Earth to generate electricity

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What is a disadvantage of using solar power over other energy sources? 

• Solar energy, stored in batteries, cannot be used at night.

• Solar panels are dangerous to humans.

• Solar panels are expensive to buy and install.

• Solar panels generate large amounts of carbon dioxide pollution.

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