Glencoe Earth Science

Chapter 5: Earth's Energy and Mineral Resources

Section 2 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
Which of the following energy resources is NOT inexhaustible?
A)wind
B)oil
C)water
D)geothermal
2
__________ energy is used to power satellites, cars, and homes.
A)Wind
B)Water
C)Geothermal
D)Solar
3
This energy source has been used for centuries to sail ships and grind corn.
A)solar
B)wind
C)water
D)oil
4
Hydroelectric energy is all of the following EXCEPT __________.
A)an inexpensive way to produce electricity
B)produced by turbines that turn generators
C)an example of a nonrenewable energy resource
D)responsible for habitat disruption and destruction
5
Which energy resource utilizes hot, dry rocks?
A)wind
B)geothermal
C)petroleum
D)solar
6
Biomass energy can be obtained from all of the following EXCEPT __________.
A)rocks
B)wood
C)garbage
D)ethanol
7
Inexhaustible energy resources are used less often than nonrenewable resources for all of the following reasons EXCEPT __________.
A)they are less reliable
B)they are too expensive
C)they are not widely available
D)they cause too much pollution
8
Which energy type is nonpolluting and free?
A)wind
B)nuclear
C)fossil fuel
D)biomass
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