What is the main source of electricity generation worldwide?
coal
nuclear power
natural gas
hydroelectric power
Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?
coal
petroleum
natural gas
uranium
Is a hydroelectric dam a renewable or non-renewable resource?
renewable
What is a major impact that occurs when humans move into a new environment?
changes in climate
more habitats for animals
more habitat space for plants
habitat destruction
What type of natural resource is replaced as fast or faster than it is used?
renewable resources
non-renewable resources
movies
pop
Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource?
coal and minerals
wind
vegetation
water
What is the main challenge associated with nuclear power?
safety concerns
limited availability of fuel
waste disposal
high cost
Is solar power a renewable or non-renewable resource?
renewable
What type of natural resource is not replaced as fast as it is used?
non-renewable resources
wind
water
renewable resources
What is the practice of protecting and preserving Earth's natural resources?
restoration
renovation
conservation
rehabilitation
What is the main source of energy used to produce electricity at a nuclear power plant?
coal
steam
water
uranium
What is the main benefit of using nuclear power as a source of electricity?
it is inexpensive
it is renewable
It does not pollute the air
it produces less carbon dioxide
What is the main use of natural gas?
heating homes and businesses
fueling cars
cooking food
generating electricity
What is the main BENEFIT of using natural gas?
It does not pollute the air
it is inexpensive
it produces less carbon dioxide
it is renewable
What is energy that comes from the sun called?
solar energy
fossil fuels
hydroelectric
geothermal energy
What is the main reason why coal is considered a major contributor to climate change?
it is expensive
it is highly radioactive
it produces a lot of carbon dioxide
it is difficult to extract
Which of the following is not an inexhaustible resource?
natural gas
biomass
wind energy
geothermal energy
Which of the following is a change to the environment that is harmful?
emissions
weather
climate
pollution
Is coal power a renewable or non-renewable resource?
non-renewable
Is wind power a renewable or non-renewable resource?
renewable
Which of the following are substances made from things that were once alive?
fossil fuels
resource conservation
non-renewable resources
natural resources
What are the three main fossil fuels?
coal, natural gas, petroleum
coal, petroleum, wind
coal, natural gas, uranium
coal, petroleum, uranium