Energy Resources
Practice Test
1.
__________ is the process in which a heavy nucleus divides to form smaller nuclei, one or two neutrons, and a large amount of energy.
SC.A.2.4.3
a.
Nuclear fission
b.
Nuclear reaction
c.
Nuclear fusion
d.
Radioactive decay
2.
What type of compounds make up crude oil?
SC.G.2.4.1
a.
oxygen and carbon
b.
iron and carbon
c.
hydrogen and carbon
d.
silica and hydrogen
3.
What type of coal burns the most efficiently?
SC.G.2.4.1
a.
lignite
b.
bituminous
c.
peat
d.
anthracite
4.
__________ is the production of two usable forms of energy at the same time from the same process.
SC.B.1.4.5
SC.G.2.4.6
a.
Cogeneration
b.
Energy efficiency
c.
Sustainable energy
d.
Conservation
5.
What slows the decomposition of organic matter in a bog?
SC.G.2.4.1
a.
acidic waters and high oxygen levels
b.
basic water and low oxygen levels
c.
basic water and high oxygen levels
d.
acidic waters and low oxygen levels
6.
How can coal be classified?
SC.G.2.4.1
a.
type of biomass
b.
amount of pressure and time for formation
c.
temperature of formation
d.
geologic period during which it formed
7.
__________ is the use of energy resources in the most productive way.
SC.B.1.4.5
SC.G.2.4.6
a.
Sustainable energy
b.
Renewable use
c.
Cogeneration
d.
Energy efficiency
8.
Which is an example of a renewable resource?
SC.B.1.4.5
a.
natural gas
b.
crude oil
c.
wood
d.
coal
9.
Energy produced by water pushing against turbines is called __________.
SC.B.1.4.5
a.
hydroelectric
b.
geothermal
c.
fossil fuel
d.
solar
10.
Where does most energy on Earth come from?
SC.G.2.4.1
a.
the Moon
b.
coal
c.
the decay of radioactive elements
d.
the Sun
11.
What type of energy is being utilized in the figure?
SC.B.1.4.5
a.
wind
b.
fossil fuels
c.
geothermal
d.
solar
12.
How is biogas produced?
SC.B.1.4.5
a.
using fertilizer in a digester container
b.
conversion of anaerobic bacteria to carbon dioxide gas
c.
by mixing methane and oxygen
d.
conversion of plant and animal waste in a digester
13.
"What is an example of a way to conserve energy in a home?
SC.B.1.4.5
SC.G.2.4.6
a.
using incandescent lightbulbs
b.
reducing the use of insulation
c.
replacing old windows with new ones
d.
removing weather-stripping around doorways
