Quiz about Energy Sources

Question 1

What is energy?

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The ability to do work and/or cause change.

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The ability to exert power and/or manipulate the environment.

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The ability to keep the status quo.

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The ability to stop work and/or manipulate the environment.

Question 2

Energy comes from different sources, which are classified how?

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renewable or not renewable

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sustainable or not sustainable

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available or not available

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powerful or not powerful

Question 3

Which is correct regarding renewable energy?

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It comes from sustainable sources that replenish over time.

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It comes from non-sustainable sources that deplete over time.

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It comes from sustainable sources that deplete over time.

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It comes from non-sustainable sources that replenish over time.

Question 4

When compared to non-renewable energy, renewable energy is usually...

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cleaner and has less environmental impact

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less clean and has more environmental impact

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cleaner and has more environmental impact

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less clean and has less environmental impact

Question 5

What are examples of renewable energy? (Select all that apply)

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Hydropower

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Wind

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Solar

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Geothermal

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Biomass

Question 6

Which type of energy has turbines that spin as the wind blows, which converts the wind into energy?

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Wind

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Hydropower

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Solar

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Geothermal

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Biomass

Question 7

Which type of energy occurs when heat from the Earth's interior is used to generate energy?

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Geothermal

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Hydropower

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Wind

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Solar

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Biomass

Question 8

Which type of energy occurs when flowing water from rivers, dams, tides, etc spins turbines to generate electricity?

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Hydropower

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Wind

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Solar

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Geothermal

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Biomass

Question 9

Which type of energy occurs when burning organic materials, like plants, wood, animal waste, etc, releases heat energy, which can be converted into electricity?

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Biomass

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Hydropower

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Wind

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Solar

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Geothermal

Question 10

Which type of energy occurs when solar panels convert natural sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic cells?

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Solar

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Hydropower

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Wind

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Geothermal

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Biomass

Question 11

Wind vs. Solar Energy:

Which are the "pros" associated with solar energy? (Select all that apply. Please note that some may apply to both wind and solar energy)

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unlimited supply, when the sun is shining

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no pollution

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can be used in remote areas

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low operating costs after installation

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renewable, as long as the wind blows

Question 12

Hydropower vs. Geothermal Energy:

Which are the "pros" associated with hydropower energy? (Select all that apply. Please note that some may apply to both hydropower and geothermal energy)

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reliable and consistent

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no air pollution

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can store energy for later use

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constant energy supply

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efficient for heating and cooling buildings

Question 13

Hydropower vs. Geothermal Energy:

Which are the "cons" associated with hydropower energy? (Select all that apply. Please note that some may apply to both hydropower and geothermal energy)

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dams can harm aquatic ecosystems

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expensive to build

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can disrupt natural water flow

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high drilling costs

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can release harmful gases from underground

Question 14

Hydropower vs. Geothermal Energy:

Which are the "cons" associated with geothermal energy? (Select all that apply. Please note that some may apply to both hydropower and geothermal energy)

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high drilling costs

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limited to certain areas with geothermal activity

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can release harmful gases from underground

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dams can harm aquatic ecosystems

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can disrupt natural water flow

Question 15

Hydropower vs. Geothermal Energy:

Which are the "pros" associated with geothermal energy? (Select all that apply. Please note that some may apply to both hydropower and geothermal energy)

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low emissions

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constant energy supply

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efficient for heating and cooling buildings

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no air pollution

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can store energy for later use

Question 16

Wind vs. Solar Energy:

Which are the "cons" associated with solar energy? (Select all that apply. Please note that some may apply to both wind and solar energy)

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less effective depending on weather and time of day

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high initial cost for production and installation

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requires space

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can be unpredictable to generate

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can be noisy and impact wildlife, like birds

Question 17

Wind vs. Solar Energy:

Which are the "cons" associated with wind energy? (Select all that apply. Please note that some may apply to both wind and solar energy)

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can be unpredictable to generate

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can be noisy and impact wildlife, like birds

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requires space

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less effective depending on weather and time of day

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high initial cost for production and installation

Question 18

Wind vs. Solar Energy:

Which are the "pros" associated with wind energy? (Select all that apply. Please note that some may apply to both wind and solar energy)

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low operating costs after installation

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no pollution

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renewable, as long as the wind blows

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unlimited supply, when the sun is shining

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can be used in remote areas

Question 19

What are the pros associated with biomass energy?

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reduces dependence on fossil fuels

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uses waste materials

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can be renewable if managed properly

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reliable energy supply

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low emissions

Question 20

What are the cons associated with biomass energy?

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produces carbon dioxide when burned, increasing greenhouse gases

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requires large amounts of land

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can contribute to deforestation

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expensive

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can be noisy and impact wildlife

Question 21

What is correct regarding nonrenewable energy sources?

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They are limited and take millions of years to form.

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They are limited but can be replaced in a human lifetime.

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They are unlimited.

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They are unlimited but can take a while to replenish.

Question 22

Fossil fuels are a nonrenewable energy source. What is correct regarding fossil fuels?

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They are formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals buried and exposed to extreme heat and pressure for millions of years.

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They are formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals buried and exposed to extreme heat and pressure for hundreds of years.

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They are formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals buried and exposed to extreme cold and pressure for millions of years.

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They are formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals buried and exposed to extreme cold and pressure for hundreds of years.

Question 23

What are the "pros" associated with coal? (Note: More than one option may be selected)

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abundant

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reliable

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produces a large amount of energy

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can be renewable if managed properly

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used in many industries

Question 24

What are the "pros" associated with oil? (Note: More than one option may be selected)

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used in many industries

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high energy output

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abundant

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can be renewable if managed properly

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reliable

Question 25

What are the "cons" associated with oil? (Note: More than one option may be selected)

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limited supply

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spills damage ecosystems

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releases carbon dioxide when burned

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releases greenhouse gases (causes climate change)

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mining destroys ecosystems and pollutes air and water

Question 26

What are the "cons" associated with coal? (Note: More than one option may be selected)

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releases greenhouse gases (causes climate change)

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mining destroys ecosystems and pollutes air and water

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limited supply

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spills damage ecosystems

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releases carbon dioxide when burned

Question 27

Natural gas comes from drilling deep into the Earth and sometimes using hydraulic fracturing. Hydraulic fracturing is also know as what?

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Fracking

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Fricking

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Frooking

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Fraying

Question 28

What are the pros associated with Natural Gas? More than one answer may be selected.

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Burns cleaner than coal and oil.

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More efficient than other fossil fuels.

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Produces large amounts of energy.

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No greenhouse gas emissions.

Question 29

What are the cons associated with Natural Gas? More than one answer may be selected.

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Fracking can pollute groundwater and cause earthquakes.

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Still emits carbon dioxide.

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Produces radioactive waste.

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Risk of nuclear accidents.

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Expensive to build and maintain the plants

Question 30

What are the cons associated with Nuclear Energy? More than one answer may be selected.

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Produces radioactive waste.

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Risk of nuclear accidents.

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Expensive to build and maintain the plants

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Fracking can pollute groundwater and cause earthquakes.

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Still emits carbon dioxide.

Question 31

What are the pros associated with Nuclear Energy? More than one answer may be selected.

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Produces large amounts of energy.

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No greenhouse gas emissions.

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Burns cleaner than coal and oil.

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More efficient than other fossil fuels.

Question 32

What is nuclear fission?

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The splitting of attoms

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The multiplication of atoms

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The combining of atoms

Question 33

How does nuclear energy work?

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Nuclear fission of uranium releases heat and is used to create steam, which spins turbines to generate electricity.

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Nuclear fission of thorium releases heat and is used to create steam, which spins turbines to generate electricity.

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Nuclear fission of uranium releases steam and is used to create heat, which spins turbines to generate electricity.

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Nuclear fission of uranium releases heat and is used to create steam, which stalls turbines to generate electricity.

Question 34

How does natural gas work?

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Natural gas is burned to generate electricity and heat; can be used in cooking via a gas stove.

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Natural gas is cooled to generate electricity and heat; can be used in cooking via an electric stove.

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Natural gas is cooled to generate electricity and heat; can be used in cooking via a gas stove.

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Natural gas is burned to generate electricity and heat; can be used in cooking via an electric stove.

Question 35

What are ways you can help transition to clean energy to reduce environmental damage? Select all that apply.

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Using less energy

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Supporting renewable energy

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Learning about sustainable choices

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Advocating for continued use of fossil fuels

Question 36

Which is true of solar energy?

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Solar panels convert natural sunlight into electricity using PV cells.

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Wind turbines spin as the wind blows and convert wind into electricity.

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Flowing water from rivers, dams, tides, etc. spins turbines to generate electricity.

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Heat from the Earth's interior (steam or hot water from underground) is used to generate electricity.

Question 37

Which is true of geothermal energy?

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Heat from the Earth's interior (steam or hot water from underground) is used to generate electricity.

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Wind turbines spin as the wind blows and convert wind into electricity.

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Solar panels convert natural sunlight into electricity using PV cells.

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Flowing water from rivers, dams, tides, etc. spins turbines to generate electricity.

Question 38

Which is true of wind energy?

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Wind turbines spin as the wind blows and convert wind into electricity.

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Solar panels convert natural sunlight into electricity using PV cells.

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Flowing water from rivers, dams, tides, etc. spins turbines to generate electricity.

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Heat from the Earth's interior (steam or hot water from underground) is used to generate electricity.

Question 39

Which is true of hydropower?

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Flowing water from rivers, dams, tides, etc. spins turbines to generate electricity.

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Wind turbines spin as the wind blows and convert wind into electricity.

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Solar panels convert natural sunlight into electricity using PV cells.

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Heat from the Earth's interior (steam or hot water from underground) is used to generate electricity.

Question 40

What is true of biomass energy?

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Burning organic materials releases heat energy, which can be converted into electricity.

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Extracted by drilling into underground reservoirs and refined into gasoline, diesel and other fuels.

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Mined from underground or surface mines and burned in power plants to produce electricity.

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Uranium is placed inside nuclear reactors where fission occurs.

Question 41

What is true of oil?

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Extracted by drilling into underground reservoirs and refined into gasoline, diesel and other fuels.

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Burning organic materials releases heat energy, which can be converted into electricity.

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Mined from underground or surface mines and burned in power plants to produce electricity.

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Uranium is placed inside nuclear reactors where fission occurs.

Question 42

What is true of coal?

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Mined from underground or surface mines and burned in power plants to produce electricity.

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Extracted by drilling into underground reservoirs and refined into gasoline, diesel and other fuels.

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Burning organic materials releases heat energy, which can be converted into electricity.

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Uranium is placed inside nuclear reactors where fission occurs.

Question 43

What is true of nuclear energy?

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Uranium is placed inside nuclear reactors where fission occurs.

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Extracted by drilling into underground reservoirs and refined into gasoline, diesel and other fuels.

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Burning organic materials releases heat energy, which can be converted into electricity.

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Mined from underground or surface mines and burned in power plants to produce electricity.

Question 44

The energy of position or place. Hydropower is an example of this.

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gravitational potential energy

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potential energy

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chemical energy (a form of potential energy)

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elastic energy (a form of potential energy)

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nuclear energy (a form of potential energy)

Question 45

Stored energy and the energy of position.

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potential energy

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chemical energy (a form of potential energy)

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elastic energy (a form of potential energy)

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nuclear energy (a form of potential energy)

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gravitational potential energy

Question 46

Energy stored in objects by the application of a force. Compressed springs and stretched rubber bands are an examples of this.

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elastic energy (a form of potential energy)

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potential energy

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chemical energy (a form of potential energy)

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nuclear energy (a form of potential energy)

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gravitational potential energy

Question 47

Energy stored in an atom that holds the control center together.

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nuclear energy (a form of potential energy)

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potential energy

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chemical energy (a form of potential energy)

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elastic energy (a form of potential energy)

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gravitational potential energy

Question 48

Energy stored in the bonds of atoms and molecules.

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chemical energy (a form of potential energy)

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potential energy

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elastic energy (a form of potential energy)

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nuclear energy (a form of potential energy)

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gravitational potential energy

Question 49

Nuclear power plants split the nuclei of uranium atoms in a process known as what?

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Fission

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Fusion

Question 50

The sun combines the nuclei of hydrogen atoms in a process known as what?

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Fusion

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Fission

Question 51

Kinetic energy is motion, and there are five kinds.

This is the movement of objects and substances from one place to another. Wind is one example of it.

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motion energy

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electrical energy

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radiant energy

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thermal energy

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sound energy

Question 52

Kinetic energy is motion, and there are five kinds.

Electromagnetic energy that travels in vertical (transverse) waves. Includes visible light, x-rays, gamma rays, and radio waves. Solar energy is one example.

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radiant energy

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electrical energy

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thermal energy

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motion energy

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sound energy

Question 53

Kinetic energy is motion, and there are five kinds.

The movement of energy through substances in longitudinal (compression/rarefaction) waves.

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sound energy

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electrical energy

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radiant energy

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thermal energy

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motion energy

Question 54

Kinetic energy is motion, and there are five kinds.

The internal energy in substances; the vibration and movement of the atoms and molecules within a substance.

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thermal energy

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electrical energy

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radiant energy

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motion energy

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sound energy

Question 55

Kinetic energy is motion, and there are five kinds.

The movement of electrons. Lightning is one example.

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electrical energy

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radiant energy

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thermal energy

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motion energy

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sound energy

Question 56

What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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Energy is neither created nor destroyed.

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Energy is both created and destroyed.

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Energy disappears and does not change.

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Energy does not disappear and does not change.

Question 57

Converting one form of energy to another always involves ...

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A loss of usable energy

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A gain of usable energy

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No change in the amount of usable energy

Question 58

Most of our energy comes from what type of energy sources?

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Nonrenewable

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Renewable

Question 59

What are examples of nonrenewable energy sources?

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Coal, natural gas, petroleum, propane, uranium

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Coal, natural gas, petroleum, propane, biomass

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Biomass, geothermal energy, hydropower, solar energy, wind energy

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Biomass, geothermal energy, hydropower, solar energy, uranium

Question 60

What are examples of renewable energy sources?

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Biomass, geothermal energy, hydropower, solar energy, wind energy

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Coal, natural gas, petroleum, propane, biomass

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Coal, natural gas, petroleum, propane, uranium

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Biomass, geothermal energy, hydropower, solar energy, uranium

Question 61

How is electricity different from other energy sources?

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It is a secondary source of energy- we must use another energy source to produce it.

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It is a primary source of energy.

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It is a tertiary source of energy - we must use two other energy sources to produce it.

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It isn't really an energy source at all.

Question 62

What is the number one source for generating electricity?

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Coal

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uranium

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petroleum

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natural gas

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