Energy Resources

How are fossil fuels formed?

• They are formed from the remains of dead organisms

• They are found in underground caves

• They are created by humans

• They are a type of renewable resource

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What are the drawbacks of using fossil fuels?

• They are expensive to extract

• They are difficult to transport

• They release pollutants and contribute to global climate change

• They are not readily available

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Which of the following is a nonrenewable energy resource?

• Biomass energy

• Wind energy

• Solar energy

• Nuclear energy

What is the most commonly used energy resource worldwide?

• Geothermal energy

• Coal

• Wind energy

• Solar energy

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Which renewable energy resource can be used to produce electricity?

• Biomass

• Moving water

• Geothermal energy

• Sunlight

What is the main advantage of renewable energy resources?

• They are easier to transport

• They are more readily available

• They produce little to no pollution

• They are cheaper than fossil fuels

What is an advantage of using coal as an energy resource?

• It is renewable and sustainable.

• It is abundant and relatively inexpensive.

• It is clean and environmentally friendly.

• It is rare and expensive.

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What is a disadvantage of using oil as an energy resource?

• Improves air quality

• Reduces greenhouse gas emissions

• Decreases respiratory illnesses

• Contributes to air pollution

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What is a benefit of using natural gas for energy production?

• It produces more greenhouse gases than coal and oil

• It is a cleaner burning fuel compared to coal and oil.

• It is more expensive than coal and oil

• It is less efficient than coal and oil

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What is a drawback of using nuclear power as an energy source?

• Limited availability of uranium fuel

• Nuclear waste disposal and potential for accidents

• High cost of building nuclear power plants

• Low energy output compared to other sources