Energy on Earth Answers

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3

A student environmental group is creating a campaign for locally sourced energy resources.What would be best for them to feature in their campaign?

A
a coal mine located in their county
B
a farmer who installed solar panels on the roof of their barn
C
a company building a gas pipeline through the town
D
a rancher drilling for oil in a horse pasture
4

Which statement describes a disadvantage of nonrenewable resources?

A
It is hard to collect large quantities of them at a time.
B
They are inconsistent or unreliable as an energy source.
C
They are expensive to collect and transform into energy.
D
It is difficult to change the habit of using the resource.
6

How does fresh water differ from coal as a resource?

A
Coal replenishes quickly, while fresh water does not.
B
Fresh water is an artificial resource, while coal is a natural resource.
C
Coal is a clean resource , while fresh water is dirty.
D
Fresh water is a renewable resource, while coal is a nonrenewable resource.
7

Which scenario describes a renewable resource being used for energy?

A
A factory fuels its furnaces with coal.
B
A turbine creates electricity using a gasoline-powered motor.
C
A school heats its classrooms with a natural gas furnace.
D
A power company generates electricity using a river’s current.
8

Which scenario describes a nonrenewable resource being used for energy?

A
A pitcher of tea is heated by the sun.
B
A steak is cooked over a charcoal fire.
C
A pot of water is boiled on a gas stove.
D
A load of laundry is dried on a clothesline.
10

Which statement describes an advantage of nonrenewable resources?

A
They produce clean energy.
B
They replenish quickly.
C
They are safe for the environment.
D
They are currently found in abundance.

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