UNIT 6 Energy Review

What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources?

• Renewable energy sources are limited in lifespan, while non-renewable energy sources have no limitations.

• Renewable energy sources can run out if overused, while non-renewable energy sources can regenerate at a lower rate.

• Renewable energy sources regenerate at a lower rate, while non-renewable energy sources can run out if overused.

• Renewable energy sources are more efficient, while non-renewable energy sources are less efficient.

Which of the following is considered a non-depletable renewable energy source?

• Nuclear

• Solar

• Natural gas

• Coal

What is the main energy source used globally?

• Fossil fuels

• Solar

• Hydroelectricity

• Wind

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What is the main challenge in getting developing countries to move to renewable energies?

• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions

• Transitioning to fossil fuels

• Regulating global oil prices

• Increasing their affluence and technology without transitioning to fossil fuels

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How can governments regulate energy usage?

• By increasing fossil fuel consumption

• By setting natural gas prices globally

• By providing tax incentives for using different types of energy

• By reducing tax rebates for using certain types of energy

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Which type of fossil fuel is the most pure and burns cleaner?

• Sub vitamin

• Bituminous

• Anthracite

• Lignite

What is the cleanest fossil fuel and produces less sulfur oxide and nitrogen oxides?

• Natural gas

• Coal

• Peat

• Crude oil

How is electricity generated using fossil fuels?

• By using solar panels to capture sunlight and convert it into electricity

• By using wind energy to generate electricity

• By directly converting fossil fuels into electricity

• By heating water to create steam that turns a turbine

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What are the environmental consequences of coal usage?

• Decrease in soil erosion

• Increase in dissolved oxygen in water

• Reduction in habitat loss

• Release of greenhouse gases

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What is the main environmental drawback of hydraulic fracturing?

• Decrease in water usage

• Leaking natural gas from wellheads

• Increase in groundwater pollution

• Reduction in earthquakes

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