Ch 11: Energy Sources and Fossil Fuels Quiz

What is the definition of energy?

• The ability to do work or cause a change

• The ability to create matter

• The ability to control time

• The ability to change color

Which type of energy is associated with the motion of an object?

• Potential energy

• Thermal energy

• Mechanical energy

• Chemical energy

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What is the primary source of energy for the United States?

• Fossil fuels

• Hydroelectric energy

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

Which of the following is a form of renewable energy?

• Nuclear energy

• Sunlight

• Natural gas

• Coal

What is the most abundant fossil fuel on Earth?

• Coal

• Uranium

• Oil

• Natural gas

What is the primary extraction method for coal mining?

• Placer mining

• Open-pit mining

• Strip mining

• Subsurface mining

Which fossil fuel is primarily composed of hydrocarbons?

• Coal

• Uranium

• Natural gas

• Oil

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What is the main benefit of nuclear power?

• Abundant fuel supply

• Easy waste disposal

• Low cost

• No air pollution

What is the primary disadvantage of nuclear power?

• Limited fuel supply

• Air pollution

• Safe waste disposal

• High cost

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Which event led to the release of 40,000 gallons of radioactive waste water into the Susquehanna River?

• Chernobyl disaster

• Fukushima Daiichi accident

• Three Mile Island incident

• Yucca Mountain storage failure