Question

A light bulb converts __________ energy to _________ energy.
A. Electrical, light
B. Light, sound
C. Electrical, mechanical
D. Light, mechanical

Answer 1

A

Answer 2

Which of the following is considered a disadvantage of renewable energy resources?
A. Compared to nonrenewable resources, there are more environmental impacts to using renewable resources.
B. The devices needed to harvest these resources are inexpensive to build.
C. Supplies of these energy resources are limited.
D. The technology to fully develop these resources is not currently available.

Answer 3

D

Answer 4

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas produced by burning fossil fuels?
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Hydrogen
C. Oxygen
D. Nitrogen

Answer 5

A

Answer 6

What is the gas generated by decomposition in landfills that can be used as a fuel source?
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Hydrogen
C. Oxygen
D. Methane

Answer 7

B

Answer 8

Which fossil fuel is used to produce most of the energy used in the world?
A. Coal
B. Crude oil
C. Natural gas
D. Petroleum

Answer 9

C

Answer 10

What do you call a known deposit of a mineral or energy resource?
A. A given
B. A mineral
C. A reserve
D. An ore