Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?
uranium
natural gas
petroleum
coal
What is the main benefit of using nuclear power as a source of electricity?
it is inexpensive
it produces less carbon dioxide
it is renewable
It does not pollute the air
What is the main challenge associated with nuclear power?
limited availability of fuel
waste disposal
high cost
safety concerns
Is coal power a renewable or non-renewable resource?
non-renewable
What is energy that comes from the sun called?
hydroelectric
geothermal energy
solar energy
fossil fuels
What is the practice of protecting and preserving Earth's natural resources?
conservation
restoration
rehabilitation
renovation
What is the main BENEFIT of using natural gas?
It does not pollute the air
it produces less carbon dioxide
it is inexpensive
it is renewable
Which of the following are substances made from things that were once alive?
natural resources
fossil fuels
non-renewable resources
resource conservation
What are the three main fossil fuels?
coal, petroleum, wind
coal, natural gas, uranium
coal, petroleum, uranium
coal, natural gas, petroleum
Is wind power a renewable or non-renewable resource?
renewable
Is solar power a renewable or non-renewable resource?
renewable
What type of natural resource is not replaced as fast as it is used?
water
non-renewable resources
renewable resources
wind
Which of the following is a change to the environment that is harmful?
climate
emissions
pollution
weather
What is the main source of energy used to produce electricity at a nuclear power plant?
coal
water
steam
uranium
What is the main reason why coal is considered a major contributor to climate change?
it is difficult to extract
it produces a lot of carbon dioxide
it is highly radioactive
it is expensive
What is the main use of natural gas?
heating homes and businesses
generating electricity
fueling cars
cooking food
Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?
wind
water
coal and minerals
vegetation
What is the main source of electricity generation worldwide?
hydroelectric power
natural gas
nuclear power
coal
Is a hydroelectric dam a renewable or non-renewable resource?
renewable
Which of the following is not an inexhaustible resource?
natural gas
wind energy
biomass
geothermal energy
What type of natural resource is replaced as fast or faster than it is used?
renewable resources
pop
non-renewable resources
movies
What is a major impact that occurs when humans move into a new environment?
habitat destruction
more habitat space for plants
more habitats for animals
changes in climate