Protecting Earth's Resources

Hydroelectric power produces electricity using.....

• Wind
• Sunlight
• Moving water
• Dung

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 Energy from the sun is known as......... 

• hydroelectric energy
• geothermal energy
• solar energy
• wind energy

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Which of the following is a fossil fuel?

• Wind
• Coal
• Solar
• Biomass

Fossil fuels are classified as nonrenewable because they.......

• require expensive equipment
• take millions of years to replace
• can be found all over 
• provide all the energy we use

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Wind, geothermal, and solar energy are all what type of energy resources?

• cheap
• potential
• renewable
• chemical 

Based on the data collected, which source of alternative energy is most efficient?

• Coal
• Wind
• Natural gas
• Solar

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Which alternative energy source does this information describe?

• Hydroelectricity
• Solar energy
• Biofuels
• Wind

Goose and Harley are cruising down the interstate on some motorcycles. They're burning gas like crazy. What would be an effect on the environment?

• water pollution
• land pollution
• air pollution

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Which of the following is an example of REDUCING?  

• taking glass bottles to the recycling center
• turning off the lights when you leave a room
• using a soup can for a pencil cup
  
  
• throwing your garbage in the trash can

What is an example of REUSING? 

• collecting newspapers to take to the recycling center
• using an old soup can as a pencil cup
• helping start a wildlife preserve in your community
• turning off the water while you brush your teeth