Earth’s Energy and Mineral Resources
Practice Test
1.
Which type of coal produces the most energy and least pollution when burned?
a.
anthracite
b.
lignite
c.
bituminous
d.
peat
Hint
2.
Combined current reserves of coal and natural gas in the United States are estimated to last about __________ years.
a.
infinite
b.
310
c.
250
d.
60
Hint
3.
Which energy resource utilizes hot, dry rocks?
a.
petroleum
b.
wind
c.
solar
d.
geothermal
Hint
4.
__________ energy is used to power satellites, cars, and homes.
a.
Geothermal
b.
Wind
c.
Solar
d.
Water
Hint
5.
Which of the following is NOT a nonmetallic mineral resource?
a.
gypsum
b.
iron
c.
garnet
d.
aggregate
Hint
6.
The process of __________ is used to turn strip-mined areas back into areas with trees and grass.
a.
land reclamation
b.
reintroduction
c.
ecology
d.
naturalization
Hint
7.
This energy source has been used for centuries to sail ships and grind corn.
a.
wind
b.
solar
c.
water
d.
oil
Hint
8.
Which mining method is NOT used to excavate coal?
a.
open pit
b.
pumping
c.
underground
d.
strip
Hint
9.
Which of the following nonrenewable energy resources is NOT a fossil fuel?
a.
natural gas
b.
oil
c.
coal
d.
nuclear
Hint
10.
The most abundant fossil fuel in the world is __________.
a.
coal
b.
natural gas
c.
oil
d.
petroleum
Hint
