Energy Sources and Their Applications Assessment

Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?

• Solar power

• Wind energy

• Natural gas

• Hydroelectric power

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What is the primary source of energy used in most automobiles today?

• Gasoline (petroleum)

• Solar power

• Wind energy

• Hydroelectric power

Nuclear energy primarily generates electricity through what process?

• Combustion

• Nuclear fusion

• Solar radiation

• Nuclear fission

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Which fossil fuel is often referred to as the "cleanest burning"?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Oil

• Petroleum

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What percentage of the world's electricity is currently generated by fossil fuels?

• Around 25%

• Around 40%

• Around 60%

• Around 80%

Which of these is a major disadvantage of nuclear power?

• High carbon emissions

• Radioactive waste disposal

• Low energy output

• Quick depletion of fuel

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Coal is primarily used for which purpose?

• Transportation fuel

• Electricity generation

• Heating homes

• Manufacturing plastics

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What is the main environmental concern with burning fossil fuels?

• Noise pollution

• Water pollution

• Air pollution

• Soil erosion

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Which energy source requires uranium as its primary fuel?

• Coal power plants

• Nuclear power plants

• Natural gas plants

• Oil refineries

What is the process of extracting oil from underground called?

• Mining

• Drilling

• Harvesting

• Fracking