Ch. 9 Energy Sources

Besides coal and natural gas, another fossil fuel  is

• petroleum/oil
• biomass
• electricity
• uranium

Fossil fuels are nonrenewable  resources because they

• take millions of years to form
• are easily replaced
• are in high demand
• don't pollute the air

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The source of energy that comes from the intense heat beneath Earth's surface is

• nuclear fusion
• geothermal energy
• solar energy
• chemical energy

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Moving water, tides, and dams are examples of

• hydropower
• fossil fuels
• geothermal energy
• radiant energy

This fossil fuel releases the least amount of air pollution

• natural gas
• coal
• nuclear
• oil

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When steam or water are used to turn a turbine, it can generate

• electricity
• oil
• geothermal energy
• uranium

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According to the graph, what sector is the greatest user of energy?

• industry
• commercial
• transportation
• residential

Approximately how much energy does the transportation sector use?

• 27%
• 52%
• 14%
• 8%

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What is the best title for the following?
geothermal
solar
wind

• fossil fuels
• nonrenewable energy
• heat energy
• renewable energy

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A flammable, black liquid composed of hydrocarbons occurring naturally beneath Earth's surface

• petroleum

• wind

• geothermal

• biomass