Energy & The Environment

Hydroelectric Power (HEP) is a non-renewable energy

• True

• False

This energy uses the heat from under the Earth.

• Potential Energy

• Geothermal Energy

• Electricity

• Volcanic Energy

A resource that cannot be used again is called (2 answers)

• Renewable

• Finite

• Non Renewable

• Infinite

Which of these is a MAJOR cause of acid rain?

• spraying pesticides on crops
• burning fossil fuels for energy
• dumping sewage in river systems
• using uranium to generate electricity

How is acid rain formed?

• Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide mix with water in the ocean.
• Carbon dioxide and oxygen mix with water in the air.
• Sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide mix with lake water.
• Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide mix with water in the air.

What is the greenhouse effect?

• warming of the earth due to gases in our atmosphere.
• cooling of the earth due to gases in our atmosphere

The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is

• using bottled water
• burning fossil fuels
• texting on cellphones
• eating meat

A resource that can be used again and again, and will not run out is known as a ____________________ resource.

• Non-renewable

• Renewable

Oil, coal, gas and peat are examples of

• Renewable resources

• Non-renewable resources

The following countries have large reserves of oil (choose 2)

• Saudi Arabia

• Australia

• Germany

• United Arab of Emirates