Energy Resources
Practice Test
1.
What is one negative effect of using energy generated by ocean waves?
a.
It is nonrenewable.
b.
It is dependent upon sunny days.
c.
It pollutes Earth's atmosphere.
d.
It can disrupt marine ecosystems.
2.
What are fuels?
a.
materials burned to produce heat or power
b.
plants only
c.
consumers in an ecosystem
d.
food produced by photosynthesis
3.
What type of fuel is being mined in the figure?
a.
wind
b.
nuclear
c.
fossil
d.
solar
4.
A parabolic cooker is an example of a devise that uses __________ source of energy.
a.
an alternative
b.
a biomass
c.
a photovoltaic
d.
a nonrenewable
5.
What is an example of a way to conserve energy in a home?
a.
replacing old windows with new ones
b.
using incandescent lightbulbs
c.
removing weather-stripping around doorways
d.
reducing the use of insulation
6.
Why do scientists interpret crude oil to have originated from once-living organisms?
a.
all of the above
b.
Low levels of oxygen in ocean sediments preserved organic matter.
c.
Sedimentary rocks associated with crude oil contain living organisms.
d.
Crude oil is a mixture of organic compounds.
7.
What type of compounds make up crude oil?
a.
iron and carbon
b.
silica and hydrogen
c.
oxygen and carbon
d.
hydrogen and carbon
8.
Which is an example of a way to improve efficiency in transportation?
a.
use of public transportation
b.
carpooling
c.
all of the above
d.
use of fuel-efficient, hybrid, or electric cars
9.
Which part of this diagram keeps all the fuel contained?
a.
A
b.
B
c.
D
d.
C
10.
__________ is the use of energy resources in the most productive way.
a.
Renewable use
b.
Energy efficiency
c.
Sustainable energy
d.
Cogeneration
11.
__________ 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 reaction
b.
Radioactive decay
c.
Nuclear fusion
d.
Nuclear fission
12.
Energy produced by water pushing against turbines is called __________.
a.
fossil fuel
b.
hydroelectric
c.
geothermal
d.
solar
13.
__________ is the production of two usable forms of energy at the same time from the same process.
a.
Conservation
b.
Energy efficiency
c.
Cogeneration
d.
Sustainable energy
14.
According to the table, why would living in a cold climate cause you to use more energy than living in a place that needs a lot of lights?
a.
lighting is the highest percentage of energy used by the average family
b.
lighting is relatively cheap
c.
too much energy would be used to warm water
d.
heating uses the highest percentage of energy
15.
Which is an example of an alternative source of energy?
a.
peat
b.
wood
c.
solar
d.
coal
