Unit 4 Dice Review Game Jennie L Borders

Unit 4 Dice Review Game Jennie L. Borders

Rules • Get on a team. (two rows of desks = 1 team) • Your team will receive a question. Only your team will answer the question. • If you are correct, then you will roll the dice to see how many points you receive. • If you are incorrect, then I will roll the dice to see which team gets to steal the question. If a team gets a stolen question correct, then they receive double the points that they roll.

Why must we conserve and find alternatives for nonrenewable energy? a. It takes thousands of years to make nonrenewable resources, so we could run out. b. Nonrenewable resources are replenished quickly. c. Renewable resources are made from nonrenewable resources. d. Nonrenewable resources are the only fuels that can provide energy for our cars and homes. a

What equipment is used to collect wind energy? a. b. c. d. Pumps Drills Photovoltaic cells Turbines d

During the production of nuclear energy, atoms are split by the process of? a. b. c. d. Nuclear fission Nuclear fusion Binary fission Mitosis a

According to the US Energy Consumption graph. Approximately, what percentage of the energy used in the US comes from nonrenewable resources? a. b. c. d. 8% 17% 90% 78% ADD GRAPH #84 in test bank!! c

Which fossil fuel is considered the most environmentally friendly (cleanest) energy source? a. b. c. d. Coal Petroleum Natural gas Wind c

Which of the following would be the best energy source for developing countries because it is cheap and easy to obtain? a. b. c. d. Coal Biomass Geothermal Nuclear b

Which of the following demonstrates a person conserving energy? a. Johnny takes two very long showers each day. b. Haley leaves her TV on 24 hours a day. c. Destinie drinks at least 5 cokes a day and does not recycle the bottles. d. Quan asks Josh and Ahmari to carpool with him to school. d

Why are fossil fuels considered to be nonrenewable energy sources? a. b. c. d. Fossil fuels are constantly being made. Fossil fuels can be used up faster than they are made. Fossil fuels are cycled within a few years. Fossil fuels are able to reproduce to create more energy. b

Which type of fuel creates the most pollution? a. b. c. d. Nuclear Coal Wind Biomass b

What process is currently used to produce nuclear energy? a. b. c. d. Fission Fusion Hydropower drilling a

Which of the following is NOT true about natural gas? a. Natural gas is the dirtiest form of energy. b. Leaks in natural gas lines can cause explosions. c. Natural gas can be used for cooking food, heating homes, and fueling vehicles. d. Natural gases include butane, propane, and methane. a

Environmentalists agree we must stop using coal powered plants. Which of the following causes the most concern about the impact of coal on the environment? a. Leaks during mining can cause spills that pollute the ocean. b. Mining for coal requires digging deep into the Earth’s crust, which may cause fracking. c. Many coal plants have had accidents that released radiation into the air. d. Coal mining and usage causes much water, land, and d air pollution.

What element is often used as a power source of nuclear energy? a. b. c. d. Hydrogen Uranium Carbon Sulfur b

What is reforestation? a. b. c. d. Removing all trees from an area Removing select trees from an area Replanting trees in an area None of the above c

Which of the following accurately describes the use of fossil fuels for energy? a. At the present rate, we will run out of fossil fuels in about 250 years. b. Burning fossil fuels releases large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. c. Fossil fuels account for only 40 percent of the electricity generated in the United States. d. All of the above b

Which of the following is an advantage of using fossil fuels for energy? a. b. c. d. The resulting air pollution Versatility in their uses Limited quantities Toxic by-products b

Which of the following is an advantage of nuclear energy? a. b. c. d. It does not produce solid waste. It is cost-efficient. It poses no safety risks. It does not produce air pollution. d

The energy in fossil fuels is often converted into a. b. c. d. Electrical energy. Magnetic fields. Uranium Power plants. a

Which of the following describes new wind turbines? a. b. c. d. Cost-effective Take up a large amount of space Take a year to build Cannot generate much electricity a

Renewable energy is energy from sources that a. b. c. d. Are constantly being formed. Will take years to replace. Humans can manufacture. Were one living organisms. a

Compared to washing clothes in warm water, washing clothes in cold water uses a. b. c. d. Much more energy. The same amount of energy. Much less energy. A little more energy. c

Anna wants to install a new energy system for her farm. She made a list of all the criteria she has for her new energy system. Which type of energy system would BEST suit Anna’s needs? a. b. c. d. Gas furnace Solar panels Wind turbines Hydroelectric dam REQUIREMENTS 1. Renewable Source 2. Not too loud 3. No harmful emissions or waste 4. Does not need water access b

Which energy source has no greenhouse gas emissions or health impacts on humans, but is only available in certain geographic locations? a. b. c. d. Geothermal power Nuclear power Hydrogen fuel Natural gas a

Which energy source has no greenhouse gas emissions but has waste products that present a health hazard for humans? a. b. c. d. Geothermal Petroleum Nuclear Coal c

What can consumers do to make sure that more materials are recycled? a. b. c. d. Buy products made from recycled materials Buy biodegradable plastics Use canvas bags when shopping Use paper bags instead of plastic bags a