Earth Science: Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Section 2: Alternative Energy Resources

Alternative Energy Resources

1
What is one negative effect of using energy generated by ocean waves?
A)It can disrupt marine ecosystems.
B)It is nonrenewable.
C)It pollutes Earth's atmosphere.
D)It is dependent upon sunny days.
2
Energy produced by water pushing against turbines is called __________.
A)hydroelectric
B)solar
C)fossil fuel
D)geothermal
3
Which is an example of a renewable resource?
A)wood
B)crude oil
C)coal
D)natural gas
4
Which of the houses pictured use an active form of an alternative energy source?
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A)B
B)A
C)neither
D)both
5
__________ is the process in which a heavy nucleus divides to form smaller nuclei, one or two neutrons, and a large amount of energy.
A)Nuclear fission
B)Radioactive decay
C)Nuclear fusion
D)Nuclear reaction
6
A parabolic cooker is an example of a devise that uses __________ source of energy.
A)a biomass
B)a photovoltaic
C)a nonrenewable
D)an alternative
7
What modern instrument converts wind to mechanical energy?
A)a wind turbine
B)a dam
C)a solar panel
D)an animometer
8
How is biogas produced?
A)conversion of plant and animal waste in a digester
B)conversion of anaerobic bacteria to carbon dioxide gas
C)using fertilizer in a digester container
D)by mixing methane and oxygen
9
What type of energy is being utilized in the figure?
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A)fossil fuels
B)geothermal
C)solar
D)wind
10
Which is an example of an alternative source of energy?
A)peat
B)coal
C)wood
D)solar
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