Renewable And Nonrenewable Review

Which of the following states has the most natural coal deposits?

• Florida

• Alaska

• Montana

• Texas

Which of the following is a major source of biomass fuel in developing countries?

• wood

• dung

• corn

• wood and dung

A heat exchanger is used in

• active solar heating

• passive solar heating

• geothermal power plants

• wind turbines

A fuel's suitability is dependent on the following factors except

• energy content

• cost

• availability

• magnetism

Solar energy or energy from the sun is contained in all

• uranium

• radioactive waste

• fossil fuels

• chemical resources

Nuclear fusion

• produces more radioactive waste than nuclear fission.

• creates “daughter” nuclei.

• involves splitting of atomic nuclei.

• involves the combining of atomic nuclei.

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Which of the following is an advantage of nuclear energy?

• It does not produce solid waste.

• It is cost-efficient.

• It poses no safety risks.

• It does not produce air pollution.

Which of the following is an advantage of using fossil fuels for energy?

• the resulting air pollution

• versatility in its uses

• limited quantities

• toxic by-products

Which element might be the fuel of the future?

• oxygen

• carbon

• nitrogen

• hydrogen

Electric generators work by

• converting oil into electricity.

• turning turbines in a dam.

• converting mechanical energy into electrical energy.

• rubbing copper against a substance that does not conduct electricity.