Unit 6 Vocabulary Quizzes

Definition: sources of energy able to be replaced through ongoing natural processes biomass, hydroelectric, solar, geothermal etc.

• renewable energy sources

• pros of geothermal energy

• hydrogen fuel cell

• fractional distillation

Definition: not ideal, pumping oil from the ground is easier removing water, sand and purifying oil

• process of recovering crude oil from tar sands

• pros of geothermal energy

• hydraulic fracturing (fracking) process

• corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards (CAFE)

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

Definition: combustion is carbon neutral (produces modern carbon which is already in the atmosphere) potentially renewable can be produces domestically (for US)

• pros of hydroelectric power

• cons of nuclear power

• pros and cons of hydrogen fuel cells

• pros of using biofuels

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

The accident started in a non-nuclear portion of the reactor: 1) water pump failed to allow water in, 2) reactor never cooled down, 3) fuel began to meltdown partially, 4) no explosion or long-term high radiation exposure. Which term is defined by this scenario?

• Three Mile Island Incident

• hydrogen fuel cell technology

• half-life of radioactive material

• Pros and cons of wind energy

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

NGSS.HS-PS3-4

Which term is defined by the following characteristics: "due to long lived waste, storage is hard", "storage happens on site, buried deeply", "federal site commissioned at Yucca Mountain, Nevada (not currently used, people of Nevada opposed it)", "many sites means more chances of radioactive waste leaking into environment (e.g. water)"?

• micro-hydropower

• natural gas

• Issues with nuclear waste

• renewable energy sources

Which term is defined by the following: "electricity produced in a small stream without having to build a big dam"?

• micro-hydropower

• wood and charcoal

• Issues with nuclear waste

• active solar (concentrated solar power)

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Definition: formed from plants and animal fossils in ocean, liquid has to be pumped out, much drilling done at sea, gas is collected through hydraulic fracturing gas found at many levels in rock, oil extraction- habitat destruction, the potential for spills (leakage), gas extraction (hydraulic fracturing)- the destruction of habitat, water contamination, earthquakes. Which term does this definition describe?

• oil and natural gas extraction

• fractional distillation

• oil and natural gas formation

• pros and cons of photovoltaics

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

Definition: 1) mining causes destruction of habitat, 2) pulverized coal is easily flammable and harmful to respiratory system, 3) heavy use of water can deplete habitat for species, 4) carbon dioxide increases greenhouse effect globally, 5) impurities in coal such as mercury and sulfur is released into air and water. Which term does this definition describe?

• active solar (concentrated solar power)

• positive consequences of biomass use for energy

• geothermal energy process

• potential problems of producing electricity from coal

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

Definition: adjust the thermostat, use energy-efficient appliances, conserve water with shorter showers and doing larger laundry, reduce irrigation energy, planting trees to match energy needs. Which of the following is described by this definition?

• energy conservation at home

• pros of using biofuels

• energy conservation in transportation

• energy conservation in building design

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NGSS.HS-LS2-7

Definition: no air pollution, no waste, relatively inexpensive electric generation, additional services provided by the reservoir (recreational service, fishery, extra water for irrigation). Which of the following is described by this definition?

• pros of hydroelectric power

• pros of geothermal energy

• pros and cons of photovoltaics

• cons of using biofuels

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3