Unit 4 Energy Review. Student. 1. Which is a problem with using wind turbines to produce energy? A. Wind turbines are efficient only in certain areas.

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1 Unit 4 Energy Review Student 1. Which is a problem with using wind turbines to produce energy? A. Wind turbines are efficient only in certain areas. B. Wind turbines occupy a small area of land. C. Wind turbines produce a large amount of energy. D. Wind turbines create a large amount of pollution. 2. A student is studying nonrenewable resources. Which of these resources could the student be studying? A. coal B. trees C. water D. wind Unit 4 Energy Dugger Page 1/9

2 3. Which would least likely have an impact on global climate changes? A. producing energy using hydroelectric plants B. producing energy using coal C. producing energy using oil D. producing energy using natural gas 4. Which upgrade to a school will most likely reduce the school s consumption of nonrenewable resources? A. solar-collection panels B. high-speed computers C. wireless Internet connections D. biodegradable carpeting Unit 4 Energy Dugger Page 2/9

3 5. The use of which energy source causes the most damage to the environment? A. fossil fuels B. biomass C. wind 6. Which best describes a renewable energy source? A. oil B. coal C. sunlight 7. Which best describes a problem associated with burning fossil fuels? A. Fossil fuels produce air pollution. B. Fossil fuels renew oxygen levels in the air. C. Fossil fuels produce more fossil fuels as they burn. Unit 4 Energy Dugger Page 3/9

4 8. If an ash pond from a coal-fired power plant leaks ash into a local creek, which is an environmental consequence? A. Plants and organisms in the creek will be unaffected. B. Plants and organisms in the creek may die out. C. Plants and organisms in the creek may increase. 9. Which is most accurate in regards to energy resources? A. Fossil fuels are limited, therefore it is important to conserve energy. B. Solar radiation is limited, therefore it is important to conserve energy. C. Wind, water, and solar power generate pollution, therefore it is important to conserve energy. 10. Which best describes an environmental impact of burning propane to provide heat energy for a home? A. The amount of carbon dioxide in the environment will decrease. B. The amount of carbon dioxide in the environment will increase. C. The amount of methane in the environment will decrease. Unit 4 Energy Dugger Page 4/9

5 11. How does coal compare to natural gas? A. Both are renewable. B. Both are non-renewable. C. Coal is renewable, while natural gas is non-renewable. 12. Which will most likely occur if fossil fuels continue to be used globally as the primary energy resource? A. The amount of available food will increase. B. The amount of pollution in the oceans will decrease. C. The amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere will increase. D. The amount of health concerns affecting the human population will decrease. Unit 4 Energy Dugger Page 5/9

6 13. Which statement about energy is most correct? A. Oil is a renewable resource. B. Solar power is limited by the amount of solar radiation available. C. Hydroelectric power is an unlimited resource with no negative effects. D. Wind energy is a nonrenewable resource because it is only available when the wind blows. 14. Why is renewable energy a better alternative to nonrenewable energy? A. Renewable energy is less expensive than nonrenewable energy. B. Renewable energy is readily available, while nonrenewable energy supplies are limited. C. Renewable energy requires much less equipment maintenance than nonrenewable energy. D. Renewable energy harms the environment, while nonrenewable energy is environmentally friendly. Unit 4 Energy Dugger Page 6/9

7 15. Which widely used energy sources are nonrenewable and also a source of greenhouse gas emissions? A. wind turbines B. hydroelectric dams C. fossil fuels D. solar cells 16. What is the greatest contributor to air pollution in the United States? A. factories B. automobiles C. power plants D. burning waste 17. Which is the best example of a nonrenewable energy resource? A. coal B. ethanol C. oxygen Unit 4 Energy Dugger Page 7/9

8 18. Which method of energy transformation has the least potential environmental impact? A. Photovoltaic cells transform solar energy into electrical energy. B. Car motors transform electrical energy into mechanical energy. C. Power plants transform nuclear energy into electrical energy. D. Burning oil transforms chemical energy into thermal energy. 19. A student created a table to summarize the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power plants. Which statement best fits in the box labeled X? A. Nuclear power plants affect city economies. B. Disposal of nuclear waste can affect natural habitats. C. Nuclear power reduces dependence on fossil fuels. D. Conversion of nuclear energy to electricity is very efficient. Unit 4 Energy Dugger Page 8/9

9 20. Which is considered to be an important source of energy worldwide which may impact plant growth? A. biomass B. geothermal C. hydroelectricity Unit 4 Energy Dugger Page 9/9