Ag Env Sci webXam Review Strand 9

Which of the following is a fossil fuel?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Natural gas

• Geothermal energy

What is the primary component of natural gas?

• Ethanol

• Methane

• Propane

• Butane

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Which technology is commonly used to generate electricity from coal?

• Photovoltaic cells

• Wind turbines

• Steam turbines

• Hydroelectric dams

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Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• Oil

• Coal

• Solar

• Natural gas

What is a major environmental impact of burning fossil fuels?

• Increased biodiversity

• Air pollution

• Soil erosion

• Water purification

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Which energy source is considered an alternative and emerging technology?

• Coal

• Nuclear

• Oil

• Natural gas

What is the main advantage of using renewable energy sources?

• They are finite

• They produce greenhouse gases

• They are sustainable

• They are expensive

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Which of the following is a barrier to the development of renewable energy?

• High initial costs

• Low environmental impact

• Abundant resources

• Government incentives

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What is carbon sequestration?

• The release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere

• The capture and storage of carbon dioxide

• The burning of fossil fuels

• The conversion of carbon dioxide to oxygen

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Which of the following is a best management practice to lessen environmental impact?

• Deforestation

• Overfishing

• Conservation

• Pollution

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