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Which of the following is an example of nonrenewable energy?

• Wind energy

• Solar energy

• Biomass energy

• Fossil fuels

Which produces more pollutants?

• Renewable energy

• Nonrenewable energy

• Both produce equal amounts of pollutants

• Neither produces pollutants

What are fossil fuels formed from?

• Living organisms

• Decayed remains of ancient plants and animals

• Synthetic chemicals

• Minerals extracted from the earth

How long does it take for fossil fuels to form?

• Hundreds of years

• Thousands of years

• Millions of years

• Billions of years

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Which of the following are common examples of fossil fuels?

• Coal and Diamonds

• Petroleum and Water

• Coal and Natural Gas

• Natural Gas and Biomass

Which best describes a method of obtaining energy that may cause changes in water temperature and harm to fish populations?

• burning coal

• using ethanol in cars

• installing solar panels on a home

• generating electricity in a hydroelectric power plant

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What is a disadvantage of fossil fuels mentioned in the text?

• They release oxygen into the atmosphere

• They produce acid rain

• They are very expensive to extract

• They are unlimited in supply

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According to the text, what type of pollution do fossil fuels produce?

• Noise pollution

• Light pollution

• Particle pollution

• Water pollution

Which is most associated with using fossil fuels to produce energy?

• increase in the formation of thunderstorms

• production of radioactive substances

• production of greenhouse gases

• decrease in water pollution

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What is another term for nonrenewable energy resources?

• Infinite Resources

• Sustainable Resources

• Exhaustible Resources

• Perpetual Resources