CH. 14 Resource Issues

Most of the world's energy comes from ____________

• fossil fuels

• renewable energy

• nuclear power

• minerals

Which of the following is a problem with the current supply of energy resources?

• We have a large surplus of enery resources

• Our energy resources are rapidly depleting

• The energy resources are too expensive too afford

• Energy resources have become inaccessible due to climate change

Historically people used _______ power as the main energy resource. This is power supplied by animals or people. It has been eliminated due to it being taxing on humans.

• proven

• nonrenewable

• sustainable

• animate

What fossil fuel is primarily used for heating and cooling homes or businesses?

• Coal

• Petroleum

• Natural Gas

• Nuclear Power

True or false: The heaviest consmers of fossil fuels are in developed countries.

• True

• False

Who is the leading producer of coal?

• USA

• Russia

• China

• Brazil

Saudi Arabia and Russia supply most of the world's __________

• Geothermal power

• Petroleum

• Natural Gas

• Solar Power

Select the TWO reasons that developed countries are demanding less petroleum. (SELECT TWO ANSWERS)

• high prices

• conservation

• low prices

• technology

Brazil is known for its high usage of ________ power.

• Solar

• Wind

• Nuclear

• Hydroelectric

Which renewable energy source has the lowest environmental impact?

• Wind

• Solar

• Nuclear

• Geothermal