Energy resources and distribution

Which of these is NOT a disadvantage of a nuclear power plant?

• It's waste can destroy habitats and ecosystems.
• It costs a lot of money to build.
• It produces radioactive waste.
• It produces large amounts of energy per kilogram of fuel.

Which of the following is NOT true about Biomass as a renewable resource?

• Biomass produces greenhouse gases.
• It is composed of plant remains and household garbage
• It increases the amount of waste in landfills and dumps
• Biomass is burned to produce heat energy and electricity

One advantage of using hydropower is that...

• It can be built in any location.

• It produces no particulates.

• It has no construction costs.

• It uses a non-renewable resource.

What is a fossil fuel?

• Fuel made from ground up fossils.
• Fuel formed over thousands of years from once living organisms.

• Fuel formed over millions of years from once living organisms.

• Renewable sources of energy.

Which one is NOT a fossil fuel?

• Coal
• Oil
• Biomass
• Gas

Which one is NOT considered a renewable resource?

• Biomass
• Solar power
• Hydropower
• Nuclear power

Why are coal, oil, and natural gas classified as non-renewable resources?

• They are limitless.

• They exist in many places on Earth.
• They are originally from once-living things.
• They cannot be replenished as they are being used.

Complete this list: wind, solar power, hydropower, biomass, ______________.

• nuclear
• geothermal
• fossil
• coal

What is important to consider when deciding to use solar or wind power as a renewable energy source?

• A backup system is needed in case of cloudy days or days with no rain.
• How to minimize the amount of greenhouse gases emitted.
• How pollutants will affect the surrounding area.
• How to manage the large amounts of electricity generated.

Which statement supports the opinion that a dam can harm a river ecosystem?

• They provide water for drinking and irrigation.

• Dams on rivers emit less pollution.

• They can reduce flooding downstream during heavy rains.

• They change water depth and alter the temperature of a river.