Georgia Science Grade 6

Chapter 5: Earth's Energy and Mineral Resources

Section 2 Self-Check Quiz-Eng.

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1			Which of the following energy resources is NOT inexhaustible? Need a Hint?
			A)	wind
			B)	oil
			C)	water
			D)	geothermal
2			__________ energy is used to power satellites, cars, and homes. Need a Hint?
			A)	Wind
			B)	Water
			C)	Geothermal
			D)	Solar
3			This energy source has been used for centuries to sail ships and grind corn. Need a Hint?
			A)	solar
			B)	wind
			C)	water
			D)	oil
4			Hydroelectric energy is all of the following EXCEPT __________. Need a Hint?
			A)	an inexpensive way to produce electricity
			B)	produced by turbines that turn generators
			C)	an example of a nonrenewable energy resource
			D)	responsible for habitat disruption and destruction
5			Which energy resource utilizes hot, dry rocks? Need a Hint?
			A)	wind
			B)	geothermal
			C)	petroleum
			D)	solar
6			Biomass energy can be obtained from all of the following EXCEPT __________. Need a Hint?
			A)	rocks
			B)	wood
			C)	garbage
			D)	ethanol
7			Inexhaustible energy resources are used less often than nonrenewable resources for all of the following reasons EXCEPT __________. Need a Hint?
			A)	they are less reliable
			B)	they are too expensive
			C)	they are not widely available
			D)	they cause too much pollution
8			Which energy type is nonpolluting and free? Need a Hint?
			A)	wind
			B)	nuclear
			C)	fossil fuel
			D)	biomass

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