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Energy Unit Content Assessment
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  • 1. Which of the following statements best DEFINES energy?
A) potential and kinetic
B) a force that moves something
C) the rate at which work is done
D) the ability to do work
  • 2. Which of the following is NOT a renewable bio-fuel?
A) petroleum (crude oil)
B) wood chips
C) methane captured from decaying cow manure
D) ethanol made from corn
  • 3. Petroleum (crude oil) and natural gas come from ...
A) swamp remains that are thousands of years old
B) coal fired power plants
C) dead dinosaur remains
D) plankton and sea life that are millions of years old
  • 4. The term "renewable energy resources" means resources that ...
A) can be replenished by nature faster then they are consumed
B) are free and easy to use
C) are very efficient to use for producing energy
D) can be converted directly into heat and electricity
  • 5. Which energy resource is nonrenewable?
A) biomass
B) geothermal
C) natural gas
D) solar
  • 6. Which is the most abundant fossil fuel found in the United States?
A) coal
B) natural gas
C) wood
D) petroleum (crude oil)
  • 7. Stored energy is called .......... energy.
A) biomass
B) kinetic
C) electrical
D) potential
  • 8. Areas with geothermal resources include ...
A) geysers, fumaroles, hot springs, and volcanoes
B) large mountain ranges and forests
C) high wind velocities, and open space areas
D) large lakes that flow into rivers
  • 9. Where would a wind farm generate the most energy?
A) on a mountain top with an average wind speed of 15 miles per hour
B) in a coastal area with an average speed of 20 miles per hour
C) in a farm area with average wind speed of 8 miles per hour
D) in a desert area with average wind speed of 10 miles per hour
  • 10. Nuclear energy is considered NONRENEWABLE because ...
A) it produces waste that is very radioactive
B) the uranium fuel source is found in rocks that can be depleted
C) fission generates heat in the reactor just as coal generates heat in a boiler
D) the power plant must use a lot of water for the cooling process
  • 11. Use image #1 for this question. On this island, where is the best location to build a nuclear power plant?
A) location A
B) location D
C) location B
D) location C
  • 12. Use image #1 for this question. On this island, where is the best location to build a coal-fired power plant??
A) location D
B) location B
C) location E
D) location C
  • 13. Use image #1 for this question. On this island, which is a disadvantage of building a geothermal power plant at location A?
A) fuel would have to be transported to the plant using rivers
B) additional electrical grid infrastructure would have to be developed
C) water near the location could be developed into a thermal spa area
D) additional highways and railroads would be needed to transport fuel
  • 14. Use image #1 for this question. On this island, location C would be a good place to develop a bio-fuels processing plant if the nearby area has ...
A) a wet climate, a forested area, and a dam
B) farmland for growing plants and a temperate climate for growing them
C) more railroads, highways, and bio-diesel vehicles
D) pipelines and better access to the electrical grid
  • 15. In the year 2250, most of the world's energy will likely come from ...
A) natural gas and coal
B) nuclear power from uranium
C) coal and oil
D) a mix of renewable energy sources
  • 16. Which type of electricity generation has the MOST ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT?
A) a dam on a river to produce hydro-power
B) a nuclear power plant on an island in a river
C) wind turbines on top of mountains
D) a coal burning power plant in a rural area
  • 17. Most electrical energy in the United States is produced from ...
A) hydro-power (water)
B) natural gas
C) coal
D) petroleum (crude oil)
  • 18. Photovoltaic cells convert .......... directly into electricity.
A) wind power
B) light energy
C) nuclear energy
D) hydro-power
  • 19. Which is an advantage that geothermal power plants have over fossil fuel burning power plants?
A) are more efficient to transport electricity to homes and businesses
B) do no have to transport fuel
C) generate waste products that can be easily stored
D) can be built almost anywhere
  • 20. A network of power transmission lines connected across the entire country is called the ...
A) transformer
B) generator
C) power surge
D) grid
  • 21. Use image #2 for this question. On this map, where would be the best location to build both a coal and petroleum (crude oil) power plant?
A) location E
B) location F
C) location C
D) location A
  • 22. Use image #2 for this question. On this map, where would be the best locations to build tidal power plants?
A) locations E and G
B) locations B and E
C) locations D and H
D) locations A and F
  • 23. Use image #2 for this question. On this map, where would be the best location to locate a dam for a hydroelectric power plant?
A) location B
B) location H
C) location C
D) location F
  • 24. Use image #2 for this question. On this map, natural gas can be transported to cities near locations ...
A) B and D
B) A and E
C) D and E
D) F and H
  • 25. Use image #2 for this question. On this map, what is a disadvantage to building a hydroelectric plant at location A?
A) hydroelectric power generation does not create water pollution
B) a dam at this location could provide recreational opportunities
C) infrastructure in needed to connect to the electrical grid
D) this location could not be used to build a tidal power plant
  • 26. Use image #2 for this question. On this map, what should be considered before extracting natural gas from the reserves located near location H?
A) the cost to remove the gas pipeline after all the gas reserves are extracted
B) the current amount of other sources that generate electrical energy
C) the distance natural gas would have to travel using bio-diesel vehicles
D) the environmental damage that the gas extraction might cause
  • 27. Electricity enters the grid at 350,000 volts. How does this voltage get reduced to 120 volts when it reaches your home?
A) power surges in the grid reduce the voltage before it reaches your home
B) the electrical grid decreases the voltage the further that electricity travels
C) transmission lines that carry electricity reduce the voltage
D) transformers step down the voltage before it reaches your home
  • 28. In a hydroelectric dam facility, water pressure in the reservoir forces water to turn a turbine that generates electricity. This is an example of ...
A) energy transport efficiency of the dam
B) gravitational potential energy being converted to kinetic energy
C) a low energy efficient process of a dam
D) water gaining potential energy from the reservoir to do work
  • 29. The best place to build a new factory is at a location near an electric power plant because ...
A) less kinetic energy is needed for electrical transport
B) the environmental impact of the factory will be reduced
C) less energy is lost during electrical transmission
D) fewer miles of pipeline are needed to transport fuel
  • 30. Use image #3 for this question. This image is a map of an island about the size of Pennsylvania. Which city is CLOSEST to the most types of renewable energy sources?
A) city D
B) city B
C) city A
D) city C
  • 31. The largest energy source that is used by the United States is ...
A) petroleum (crude oil)
B) natural gas
C) coal
D) hydro-power (water)
  • 32. Which uses the MOST ENERGY in the average American home in one year?
A) entertainment (TV, computers, video games)
B) heating and cooling rooms
C) lighting the home
D) cooking and storing food
  • 33. One advantage to using nuclear power instead of coal or petroleum is that ...
A) nobody objects to building new nuclear power plants
B) the waste products are easy to store
C) nuclear power plants are not expensive to build
D) there is less air pollution
  • 34. Which use consumes the most petroleum in the United States?
A) industrial (factories)
B) electrical
C) transportation
D) residential (homes)
  • 35. Which energy source is likely to run out first?
A) petroleum (crude oil)
B) coal
C) geothermal
D) natural gas
  • 36. The amount of ELECTRICAL ENERGY (ELECTRICITY) we use is measured in units called ...
A) kilowatt-hours (kWh)
B) Joule-hours (Jh)
C) volts (V)
D) horsepower (HP)
  • 37. Placing your cell phone in the charger when you are not using it ...
A) is an energy efficient practice
B) uses more energy than heating rooms
C) uses renewable energy from the grid
D) uses energy when it is not actively charging
  • 38. In homes, NATURAL GAS is primarily used for ...
A) heating, cooling, and cooking on the stove
B) microwave ovens and toasters
C) the refrigerator and freezer
D) lighting the house
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