Earth Science: Earth Materials and Processes, Book F

Section 1: Nonrenewable Energy Resources

Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

1
Which of the following nonrenewable energy resources is NOT a fossil fuel?
A)oil
B)natural gas
C)coal
D)nuclear
2
The most abundant fossil fuel in the world is __________.
A)oil
B)coal
C)petroleum
D)natural gas
3
Which fossil fuel is formed by decaying plant matter?
A)oil
B)coal
C)petroleum
D)natural gas
4
Which type of coal produces the most energy and least pollution when burned?
A)lignite
B)peat
C)bituminous
D)anthracite
5
The majority of energy used by Americans comes from __________.
A)coal
B)nuclear
C)petroleum
D)hydroelectric
6
Which mining method is NOT used to excavate coal?
A)strip
B)open pit
C)underground
D)pumping
7
The process of __________ is used to turn strip-mined areas back into areas with trees and grass.
A)land reclamation
B)reintroduction
C)ecology
D)naturalization
8
A narrow pipe drilled into Earth is used to extract __________ from the ground.
A)coal
B)lignite
C)oil
D)peat
9
Where do scientists hope to obtain an abundant source of methane?
A)polar ice caps
B)glaciers
C)rain forest
D)ocean floor
10
All of the following are methods used to conserve fossil fuels EXCEPT __________.
A)turning off lights
B)insulating home water heaters
C)shutting windows
D)using less water
11
Combined current reserves of coal and natural gas in the United States are estimated to last about __________ years.
A)310
B)250
C)60
D)infinite
12
In order for a fossil fuel resource to be considered a reserve, it must be __________.
A)long lasting
B)profitable
C)abundant
D)concentrated
13
One drawback of nuclear energy is that nuclear waste must be contained and stored safely for at least __________.
A)1,000 years
B)100 years
C)10 years
D)10,000 years
14
Scientists are hoping to find a way to produce nuclear energy from a process called __________.
A)fusion
B)fission
C)binding
D)radiation
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