Glencoe Earth Science

Chapter 5: Earth's Energy and Mineral Resources

Standardized Test Practice

1.
Which is a thick black liquid formed from decayed organic matter?
A)natural gas
B)coal
C)biomass
D)oil
2.
What percentage of the energy used in the United States came from burning the remains of plants and animals?

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A)47%
B)6%
C)24%
D)86%
3.
What percentage of our energy sources would be lost if the oil supplies dried up?

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A)6%
B)39%
C)8%
D)23%
4.
In which source might methane exist as useful reserves?
A)hydrocarbons
B)hydrates
C)petroleum
D)coal
5.
Which of the following is a renewable resource that is constant and will not run out?
A)nuclear
B)solar
C)coal
D)oil
6.
What is the source of energy shown in this diagram?

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A)fusion
B)coal
C)fission
D)natural gas
7.
What else is released in the reaction in the diagram?

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A)protons
B)neutrons
C)electrons
D)uranium atoms
8.
What type of energy uses running water to generate electricity?
A)geothermal
B)nuclear
C)hydroelectric
D)solar
9.
What is gasohol composed of?
A)oil and gasoline
B)ethanol and gasoline
C)oil and petroleum
D)wood and gasoline
10.
Which of the following reduces the need for new resources to be used?
A)generating
B)recycling
C)mining
D)refining
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