Chapter 5 Test
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50 questions
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Which of the following is NOT a renewable resource?
Which of the following is NOT a renewable resource?
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Which of the following is a renewable resource?
Which of the following is a renewable resource?
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Humans can conserve natural resources by
Humans can conserve natural resources by
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Natural resources that humans use to generate energy are called
Natural resources that humans use to generate energy are called
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Which of the following is NOT a form in which fossil fuels may exist?
Which of the following is NOT a form in which fossil fuels may exist?
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Petroleum & natural gas form mainly from
Petroleum & natural gas form mainly from
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People may obtain fossil fuels
People may obtain fossil fuels
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Which of the following is a disadvantage associated with most alternative fuel sources?
Which of the following is a disadvantage associated with most alternative fuel sources?
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What is the term for two or more nuclei joining together to form a new nucleus?
What is the term for two or more nuclei joining together to form a new nucleus?
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The use of solar energy systems is limited by
The use of solar energy systems is limited by
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The energy contained in fossil fuels originally came from
The energy contained in fossil fuels originally came from
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Strip mining is used
Strip mining is used
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Which of the following did NOT come from once-living organisms?
Which of the following did NOT come from once-living organisms?
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What is a resource that can be replaced at the same rate at which it is used called?
What is a resource that can be replaced at the same rate at which it is used called?
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Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?
Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?
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What is reusing waste or scrap materials called?
What is reusing waste or scrap materials called?
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From what do petroleum and natural gas mostly form?
From what do petroleum and natural gas mostly form?
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Which of the following is NOT a stage of coal formation?
Which of the following is NOT a stage of coal formation?
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What is splitting the nuclei of radioactive atoms called?
What is splitting the nuclei of radioactive atoms called?
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What is the energy produced by the heat within the Earth called?
What is the energy produced by the heat within the Earth called?
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The fuels that we use to run cars, ships and factories and to generate electricity are called ______________________.
The fuels that we use to run cars, ships and factories and to generate electricity are called ______________________.
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All living things are made up of the element ___________________.
All living things are made up of the element ___________________.
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Most of the carbon in fossil fuels exists as ____________________.
Most of the carbon in fossil fuels exists as ____________________.
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Black gold and crude oil are two common names for ________________________.
Black gold and crude oil are two common names for ________________________.
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Methane, butane and propane are three components that can be separated from __________________________.
Methane, butane and propane are three components that can be separated from __________________________.
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The form of coal that contains about 90% carbon is ______________________.
The form of coal that contains about 90% carbon is ______________________.
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When coal is burned, sulfur dioxide is released, which then can form ________________________.
When coal is burned, sulfur dioxide is released, which then can form ________________________.
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Energy can be produced by reacting hydrogen and oxygen using _____________________.
Energy can be produced by reacting hydrogen and oxygen using _____________________.
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Batteries produce ____________________ by moving electrons from one metal to another metal.
Batteries produce ____________________ by moving electrons from one metal to another metal.
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Power plants that produce _______________________ also produce dangerous radioactive wastes.
Power plants that produce _______________________ also produce dangerous radioactive wastes.
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Refineries separate ________________________ into various products such as kerosene and gasoline.
Refineries separate ________________________ into various products such as kerosene and gasoline.
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The terms anthracite and lignite describe types of ___________________.
The terms anthracite and lignite describe types of ___________________.
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Resources such as trees, water and most animals are _____________________.
Resources such as trees, water and most animals are _____________________.
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A liquid mixture of hydrocarbons used as a fuel is ____________________.
A liquid mixture of hydrocarbons used as a fuel is ____________________.
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A gaseous mixture of hydrocarbons used as a fuel is ______________________.
A gaseous mixture of hydrocarbons used as a fuel is ______________________.
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Organic matter that can be a source of energy.
Organic matter that can be a source of energy.
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The energy produced by heat within the Earth.
The energy produced by heat within the Earth.
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The energy released when a chemical compound reacts to produce new compounds.
The energy released when a chemical compound reacts to produce new compounds.
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A process in which the nuclei of radioactive atoms are split.
A process in which the nuclei of radioactive atoms are split.
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The joining of two or more nuclei to form a larger nucleus.
The joining of two or more nuclei to form a larger nucleus.
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Electrical energy produceed by falling water.
Electrical energy produceed by falling water.
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The use of a windmill to drive an electric generator.
The use of a windmill to drive an electric generator.
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The energy received by the Earth from the sun in the form of radiation.
The energy received by the Earth from the sun in the form of radiation.
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The energy released by a fission or fusion reaction.
The energy released by a fission or fusion reaction.
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Rain, sleet or snow that contains a high concentration of acids.
Rain, sleet or snow that contains a high concentration of acids.
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Photochemical haze that forms when ultraviolet radiation interacts with industrial pollutants and burning fuels.
Photochemical haze that forms when ultraviolet radiation interacts with industrial pollutants and burning fuels.
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Liquid mixture of complex hydrocarbon compounds used as a fuel source.
Liquid mixture of complex hydrocarbon compounds used as a fuel source.
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Nonrenewable energy resource such as coal, petroleum and natural gas, formed from the remains of organisms that lived long ago.
Nonrenewable energy resource such as coal, petroleum and natural gas, formed from the remains of organisms that lived long ago.
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Solid fossil fuel that forms from partially decomposed plant material.
Solid fossil fuel that forms from partially decomposed plant material.
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A gaseous mixture of hydrocarbons used as a fuel.
A gaseous mixture of hydrocarbons used as a fuel.