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Energy Sources

Quiz by Pam Stolz

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  • Q1
    which of the following is not a 'fossil fuel'?
    zinc
    oil
    coal
    30s
  • Q2
    which of the following is NOT an advantage of using a fossil fuel?
    no damage to the environment
    fossil--fueled power stations can be built almost anywhere
    large amount of electricity can be generated in one place
    transportation of the resource is easy
    30s
  • Q3
    One of the disadvantages of fossil fuels is....
    heated water returned to water source can change the temperature of water
    stations can be built almost anywhere
    easy transportation
    30s
  • Q4
    nuclear power uses the energy source......
    coal
    uranium
    zinc
    aluminum
    30s
  • Q5
    in many forms of energy, heat makes steam which turns....
    turbines
    screws
    windmills
    nuclear reactions
    30s
  • Q6
    Nuclear energy is a renewable energy source...
    not able to be determined
    false
    true
    30s
  • Q7
    which of the following is a not a term used to describe the cells when obtaining energy from the sun
    suncentric
    solar
    photovoltaic
    photoelectric
    30s
  • Q8
    the 'power source' behind wind power comes from
    wind from the sea and land breezes at night
    the uneven heating of the atmosphere
    wind from passing birds and planes
    30s
  • Q9
    one disadvantage to biomass is
    always a supply of 'waste'
    the burning of the fuel creates greenhouse gases
    it is renewable
    fuel is cheap
    30s
  • Q10
    which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source
    hydroelectric
    biomass
    solar
    nuclear
    30s
  • Q11
    this form of energy uses the natural heat from within the Earth
    biomass
    solar
    wind
    geothermal
    30s
  • Q12
    an advantage to tidal power is...
    can be expensive to build
    only provides power while the tide is moving
    it is renewable
    it is free
    30s

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