Indiana Science Grade 6

Chapter 10: Resources

Section 2 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
Sun, wind, and water are all examples of __________ because they can be replaced by natural processes in less than 100 years.
A)renewable resources
B)alternative energy resources
C)inexpensive resources
D)clean energy sources
2.
Solar energy is obtain from __________.
A)wind
B)the Sun
C)rivers
D)stars
3.
What is one drawback of using solar cells to make electric?
A)They are hard to use.
B)They cause pollution.
C)They are not reliable.
D)They are expensive.
4.
What element is used a solar cell?
A)carbon
B)calcium
C)silicon
D)iron
5.
A __________ is an area where a large number of windmills are placed to generate electricity.
A)wind farm
B)hilltop
C)windmill city
D)wind tunnel
6.
__________ uses water to produce electricity.
A)solar power
B)wind power
C)hydroelectric power
D)hydrothermal power
7.
How long can some radioactive waste remain active?
A)10,000 years
B)10 years
C)100 years
D)1 year
8.
What percentage of energy used in the United States is nuclear power?
A)4
B)8
C)3
D)25
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