Glencoe Earth Science

Chapter 5: Earth's Energy and Mineral Resources

Section 2 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
Which of the following energy resources is NOT inexhaustible?
A)wind
B)oil
C)water
D)geothermal
2.
__________ energy is used to power satellites, cars, and homes.
A)Wind
B)Water
C)Geothermal
D)Solar
3.
This energy source has been used for centuries to sail ships and grind corn.
A)solar
B)wind
C)water
D)oil
4.
Hydroelectric energy is all of the following EXCEPT __________.
A)an inexpensive way to produce electricity
B)produced by turbines that turn generators
C)an example of a nonrenewable energy resource
D)responsible for habitat disruption and destruction
5.
Which energy resource utilizes hot, dry rocks?
A)wind
B)geothermal
C)petroleum
D)solar
6.
Biomass energy can be obtained from all of the following EXCEPT __________.
A)rocks
B)wood
C)garbage
D)ethanol
7.
Inexhaustible energy resources are used less often than nonrenewable resources for all of the following reasons EXCEPT __________.
A)they are less reliable
B)they are too expensive
C)they are not widely available
D)they cause too much pollution
8.
Which energy type is nonpolluting and free?
A)wind
B)nuclear
C)fossil fuel
D)biomass
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