Energy Sources Quiz

Fossil fuels such as oil, coal, and natural gas are formed —

• deep underground

• by the ocean's waves

• from the sun's rays

• on the earth's surface

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Most of the energy used in the United States comes from

• renewable sources

• solar power

• nonrenewable sources

• wind energy

How does a wind turbine show transfer of energy

• thermal to mechanical

• mechanical to electrical

• electrical to radiant

• radiant to mechanical

From what natural resources are fossil fuels created?

• decayed plants and animals

• rocks and minerals

• sunlight

• wind and water

Hydroelectric power produces energy using

• wind

• moving water

• sunlight

• coal

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A student found an endangered plant growing beside a park walking trail. The student gathered seeds from the plant and grew them indoors. Later, the new seedlings were planted back in the park. This is an example of —

• reduce, reuse, recycle

• natural disasters

• renewable resources

• nonrenewable energy

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Which energy source would decrease in power during a drought?

• a dam

• wind turbines

• electrical

• fossil fuels

Fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable because they

• take millions of years to form

• can easily be replaced by humans

• cause pollution when burned

• burn up at a faster rate than renewable resources

Why is it necessary for people to find and use new forms of energy?

• fossil fuels are unlimited

• wind, solar, and water power are nonrenewable sources

• coal, oil, and natural gas are nonrenewable resources

• fossil fuels no longer exist on Earth

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Solar panels transform energy from

• thermal to electrical

• electrical to radiant

• radiant to electrical

• radiant to thermal