An energy company wants to build a hydroelectric power plant. Which of these characteristics of an area is most important to the development of a hydroelectric power plant?

The area has a river that flows rapidly from nearby mountains through a valley

The area has a cool, rainy climate.

The area is located in a valley with very little wind and frequent heavy fog.

The area has no geysers or hot springs.

Which of these is NOT a disadvantage of a nuclear power plant?

It produces large amounts of energy.

It's waste can destroy habitats and ecosystems.

It costs a lot of money to build.

Which statement supports the opinion that a dam can harm a river ecosystem?

they change water depth and alter the temperature of a river

they provide water for drinking and irrigation

dams on rivers emit less pollution

they can reduce flooding downstream during heavy rains

Which statement is true about geothermal energy?

plants must be built near geysers and hot springs

It emits CO2 which is harmful to the environment

It is NOT a reliable source of energy 24 hours a day

Which of these is a true statement about nuclear power?

It's waste can destroy habitats and ecosystems.

It doesn't cost a lot of money to build.

It does not produce radioactive waste.

It produces very little amounts of energy.

Which of the following is NOT a way to conserve water?

Turn off water while brushing teeth.

Wash only full loads of laundry.

Use a broom instead of a hose to wash off driveway.

Which of the following is NOT a way to conserve soil at home?

Pull up all plants from your yard.

Plant extra plants in your yard.

Add rocks or mulch to landscaping.

Alternative energy is

Generated by natural resources and is renewable

A way the factory could help conserve the river water as a natural resource is to--

filter the water before dumping into the river

remove all of the animals from the area for their protection

set up nets down river to remove contaminated fish

post signs of "No swimming in the river"

Claim : the consumption of natural resources by humans has a negative impact on the environment. What data would provide evidence for this claim?

Increased human population and decreased habitats for plants and animals

Increased human lifespan and increased ice cap size

Increased consumption of resources by humans and increased biodiversity (variety) in nature

Increased of fossil fuel burning by humans and decreased use of other resources

Some factories that burn coal produce smoke with harmful chemicals, such as sulfur. Scrubbers are devices that are attached to the smokestacks to reduce the amount of sulfur put into the atmosphere. To evaluate the effectiveness of these devices, what data would need to be collected?

The amount of sulfur emitted (produced) by a smokestack before and after the scrubber is attached

The average amount of sulfur in a certain amount of coal

The amount of coal a factory burns each year and how much sulfur it emits (produces)

The increase in the use of scrubbers by factories that burn coal

What is a disadvantage of using non-renewable resources?

They have a large carbon footprint.

They can all be used up over time.

They can lead to global warming.

Several regions in the United States export petroleum to other regions. To export the petroleum, thousands of miles of pipelines have been constructed. Often, these must be built on or near coastal wetland areas. The graphs below show human consumption of petroleum in the USA from 1930 to 2010 and the area of coastal wetland in a particular region during the same time period. Which statement is the best solution to the potential problems related to the data shown in the two graphs?

As future pipelines are built or restored, great care should be taken to avoid damaging too much of the coastal wetlands.

The coastal wetlands should be cleared more rapidly to meet the higher demand for petroleum pipelines.

As future pipelines are built or restored, most of the coastal wetlands should be used for building roads and construction sites.

The coastal wetlands should be changed into riverways for shipping to help reduce the need for pipelines.

Plastics are made from petroleum. Because of plastic’s flexibility and sturdiness, people use plastics to make many different kinds of products. How does the increase in the use of plastics affect the availability of petroleum?

It decreases petroleum’s availability.

It causes petroleum’s availability to be erratic.

It does not affect petroleum’s availability.

It increases petroleum’s availability.

The image below shows the energy that can be generated from the Earth's tides from the pull of the Moon's gravity. Which statement best describes this type of energy?

It is tidal energy, which is a renewable resource.

It is the tidal energy, which can be exhausted if it is not conserved.

It is the chemical energy of water, which is a renewable resource.

It is wind energy, which is a nonrenewable resource.

Wind turbines are becoming an increasingly popular method of generating a community’s electricity. In wind turbines, wind is used to power electric generators. How will an increase in the use of wind turbines affect the availability of wind in the future?

They will not affect the availability of wind.

They will increase the availability of wind.

They will pollute the wind, making it unsafe to use.

They will decrease the availability of wind.

How can we conserve water and energy?

Wash clothes full load in washing machines

What are TWO disadvantages of hydroelectric energy?

generates a large amount of energy

Which is the most likely reason why soil erosion can be a major problem?

A region's agriculture can be destroyed if the soil erodes

Soil contains expensive minerals

Soil is a non-renewable resource

Dangerous, radioactive elements exist under the soil

What can you conclude from the fact that lots of research is being done into wind and solar energy?

In the future, these technologies may be far more sophisticated and efficient

We don't really know how solar and wind energy can be used to produce electricity

These technologies are too complicated to be widely used

These technologies will someday be more expensive

How does recycling conserve natural resources?

It allows us to re-use products instead of manufacturing new ones.

It prevents garbage from being burned.

It saves on the amount of fuel used by garbage trucks.

It saves on the amount of plastic used to manufacture garbage bags.

Horatio is on the town planning council. The town is considering excavating coal from an area on the far side of town. Horatio is in charge of analyzing how the project would affect the environment. Which of the following BEST expresses the question Horatio should focus on in his research?

How will the project affect the animals that live in the area?

How much energy can the town produce from excavating coal?

What kinds of jobs will the project provide for the local work force?

What kinds of heavy machinery does the town need to purchase for the project?

Ms. Lee is researching an article about renewable energy sources in Alaska. Which of the following would Ms. Lee NOT research for her article?

where there is the most sunshine

Abigail and Elijah are on a mission to save the planet! They need to identify which type of energy produces carbon dioxide , a sneaky culprit that can harm our planet and cause pollution. Can you help them figure it out?

Fossil Fuels (Coal, oil, and gas)

How can you best reduce the amount of electricity you use in your house?

Unplug everything not being used.

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45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following natural resources are nonrenewable?

Water

Animals

Natural gas

Wind

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Can be replaced within a human lifetime

Nonrenewable resource

Renewable resource

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which group includes ALL renewable resources?

Coal, trees, water, oil

Water, wind, sun, plants

Minerals, sun, natural gas, water

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Takes millions of years to form.

hydroelectric

renewable

solar

fossil fuels

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Solid fossil fuel formed from ancient plants.

coal

oil

petroleum

natural gas

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How do fossil fuels affect the environment?

Expensive

Leaves fossils at earth's surface

Causes air pollution when burned

Bonds sediment.

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How could you conserve a renewable resource?

Drive electric cars so you won't use gasoline.

Melt aluminum cans to make new ones.

Make diamonds in a lab instead of mining them.

Cut down fewer trees by recycling paper.

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Natural Resources Skills Practice

Which of the following natural resources are nonrenewable?

Can be replaced within a human lifetime

Which group includes ALL renewable resources?

Takes millions of years to form.

Solid fossil fuel formed from ancient plants.

How do fossil fuels affect the environment?

How could you conserve a renewable resource?

Corn, wheat, and soybeans can be made into a substance called ethanol. In some places, ethanol is part of a mixture used to power cars and trucks. What type of alternative energy resource is ethanol?

An energy company wants to build a hydroelectric power plant. Which of these characteristics of an area is most important to the development of a hydroelectric power plant?

Based on the data collected, which source of alternative energy is most efficient?

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