Unit 1 Intro to Energy & Fossil Fuels Review

What are the two types of primary energy sources?

• Non-Renewable and Renewable

• Fossil and Nuclear

• Solar and Wind

• Hydro and Biomass

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

• Coal

• Wind

• Hydro

• Biomass

What is a major source of energy for developing countries?

• Biomass

• Fossil Fuels

• Nuclear

• Solar

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

What percentage of the world's population uses 80% of the energy?

• 20%

• 50%

• 30%

• 10%

What is a potential danger of using nuclear energy?

• Radioactive waste

• Carbon emissions

• Deforestation

• Water pollution

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

When did we know that CO2 emissions could alter the climate?

• 1950s

• 1980s

• 1990s

• 2000s

What is a major driver for increased demand for energy?

• Decreasing human population

• Increasing human population

• Stable human population

• Decreasing energy prices

What is the main source of energy currently and in the future?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Fossil fuels

• Nuclear energy

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

How is electricity described in terms of pollution?

• Always clean

• Always dirty

• Clean or dirty depending on the energy source

• Neither clean nor dirty

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What is the overall goal mentioned in the solutions for energy use?

• Increase fossil fuel use

• Decrease fossil fuel use and dependency

• Increase dependency on non-renewables

• Maintain current energy use levels

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2