Homeroom Resources Review

Fossil fuels such as oil, coal, and natural gas are formed —

• on the Earth’s surface

• deep underground

• by the ocean’s waves

• from the sun’s rays

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Most of the energy used in the United States comes from —

• nonrenewable sources

• renewable sources

• wind energy

• solar power

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From what natural resource are fossil fuels created?

• Sunlight

• Rocks and minerals

• Decayed plants and animals

• Wind and water

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Hydroelectric power produces energy using —

• wind

• sunlight

• moving water

• coal

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Fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable because they —

• take millions of years to form

• can easily be replaced by humans

• cause pollution when burned

• burn up at a faster rate than renewable resources

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Why is it necessary for people to find and use new forms of energy?

• Fossil fuels no longer exist on Earth.

• Fossil fuels are unlimited.

• Wind, solar, and water power are nonrenewable resources.

• Coal, oil, and natural gas are nonrenewable resources.

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According to the graph, which energy resource affects the environment the least?

• solar

• wind farm

• hydroelectric dam

• coal mine

If a company followed green energy initiatives, which picket sign would it NOT hold?

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Which THREE energy sources are renewable?

• sunlight

• petroleum

• moving wind

• moving water

• coal

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Based on the bar graph, how many days were sunny in the month of May?

• 19

• 58

• 11

• 51