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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