Energy EOG Review

The use of which energy source causes the most damage to the environment?

• Fossil Fuels
• Biomass
• Wind

Which is the greatest negative effect of obtaining hydroelectric power?

• air pollution
• flooding
• radioactive waste

Which best describes a renewable energy source?

• oil
• coal
• sunlight

Which best describes how hydroelectric power plants can be harmful to the environment?

• air pollution
• habitat destruction
• increased carbon dioxide levels

Why is it important to limit the use of fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas?

• Fossil fuels are an unlimited resource on the Earth.
• Fossil fuels can be renewed in a matter of a few years.
• Fossil fuels can be replenished only after thousands of years.

Which would most adversely affect hydroelectric power?

• frost
• drought
• shortage of uranium