UNIT 8 ENERGY

Which other piece of information is needed in order to determine the country that used the MOST oil in 2009?

• the price of oil per barrel

• the kind of oil consumed

• the population of each country

• the average climate in each country

According to the information in the chart, which statement describes an advantage of using fossil fuels over solar power?

• Fossil fuel stations require less maintenance than solar panels.

• Fossil fuels are less costly to obtain

• Fossil fuels are an abundant renewable resource

• Fossil fuels are available regardless of the weather.

According to the chart, what percentage of energy came from renewable resources?

• 85%

• 30%

• 15%

• 7%

Which of these is MOST necessary for the production of geothermal energy?

• hot rock

• fossil fuel

• thick crust

• warm climate

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 plant

Which is a nonrenewable resource?

• oil

• sunlight

• water

• wood

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, which can cause respiratory illnesses.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

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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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

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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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-ESS3-6

Which is an example of a renewable energy resource?

• biomass

• coal

• gas

• oil