Physical Science: Motion, Forces, and Energy, Book M

Section 3: Sources of Energy

Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1.
Which of the following is used to produce the greatest amount of electrical energy in the United States?
A)coal
B)nuclear power
C)hydroelectric power
D)wind power
2.
Which of the following is powered by nuclear energy?
A)automobiles
B)submarines
C)aircraft
D)trains
3.
An energy source that will eventually run out is called a(n) __________ resource.
A)renewable
B)conserved
C)non-renewable
D)endangered
4.
Which of the following would enable a car to get 200 million miles per pound of fuel?
A)petroleum
B)fossil fuel
C)oil
D)uranium
5.
Gasoline is an energy source that is refined from __________.
A)radioactive isotopes
B)oil
C)geothermal energy
D)runoff
6.
Which of the following is a disadvantage to using nuclear power as an energy source?
A)creates air pollution during fission
B)supply is limited
C)produces dangerous waste
D)generates only small amounts of energy
7.
Hydropower utilizes __________ to generate electricity.
A)hydrogen
B)water
C)nuclear reactions
D)fossil fuels
8.
Which of the following sources of energy is considered an alternative resource?
A)geothermal
B)fossil fuels
C)nuclear
D)petroleum
9.
What is the reason that solar energy is not a primary source of energy for generating electricity?
A)It is a nonrenewable resource.
B)The necessary technology has not yet been developed.
C)It generates toxic waste products.
D)It is too expensive.
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