HS CAST Practice Formative Assessment

To better simulate the conditions under which the cracks form in the nearby rocks, the student should use which type of water instead of tap water?

• Rainwater

• Distilled water

• Salt water

• Mineral water

Which theory suggests that the Moon was formed by rocks from the Pacific Ocean coming off Earth?

• Capture

• Fission

• Giant impact

• Collision

What does the report refer to when mentioning 'power plant'?

• Only coal-burning plants

• Only nuclear plants

• Wind farms and solar farms

• Hydroelectric dams

Which of the following is a criterion for the new electricity source?

• High carbon emissions

• Low day-to-day operating costs

• High construction costs

• Inconsistent electricity supply

In Graph 1, what is the approximate construction cost for solar power plants?

• $1,000/kW

• $2,000/kW

• $3,000/kW

• $4,000/kW

Which graph provides information on the operational days of power plants?

• Graph 1

• Graph 2

• Both Graph 1 and Graph 2

• Neither Graph 1 nor Graph 2

According to the text, coal power plants cost more per kilowatt to build but are considered less reliable than which type of power plant?

• Wind

• Solar

• Natural Gas

• Nuclear

What is the primary focus of Graph 3 in the document?

• Construction costs of power plants

• Environmental impact of power plants

• Relative yearly operating costs of power plants

• Energy output of power plants

Which of the following is a criterion suggested by the residents for selecting an electricity source?

• High construction costs

• High day-to-day operating costs

• Dependably provide electricity all the time

• Non-renewable energy source

What is the primary concern with power plants that have a large carbon footprint?

• They contribute to climate change.

• They are more expensive to operate.

• They produce less energy.

• They are less reliable.