Physical Science

Chapter 9: Energy Sources

Section 3 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
A(n) __________ is a resource that is replaced by natural processes nearly as quickly as it is used.
A)nonrenewable resource
B)reserve
C)energy option
D)renewable resource
2.
Solar cells utilize __________, which eject electrons when sunlight strikes them.
A)semiconductor materials
B)electron-poor materials
C)turbines
D)generators
3.
Which of the following is true of solar energy?
A)Producing electricity using solar cells is expensive.
B)The Sun's rays strike the Earth continuously, therefore storing electricity generated by solar cells is not necessary.
C)A technique for generating electricity using solar energy has not been developed.
D)The quantity of solar energy available to produce electricity is not affected by location on Earth's surface.
4.
Electricity produced from the energy of moving water is called __________.
A)hydroelectricity
B)aquatic power
C)geothermal energy
D)nuclear power
5.
Which of the following is not true of tidal power plants?
A)Generating electricity from tidal motion creates large amounts of water pollution.
B)The movement of the tides spins turbines that generate electricity.
C)There is only one functioning tidal power station in North America.
D)The efficiency of a tidal power plant is similar to that of a conventional hydroelectric power plant.
6.
Heat generated within Earth by the decay of radioactive elements is called __________.
A)hydroelectricity
B)nuclear power
C)biomass
D)geothermal heat
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