You can save energy in your home in all of the following ways, except:

Using a higher heat setting when drying clothes

Definition: Global Warming

Increase of Earth's average surface temperature

Nearly 90% of the energy to power the United States comes from

burning fossil fuels which release CO2

a process using wind to generate electricity

what is point source pollution?

a source of pollution that can be traced to one source

What is conservation?

the protection & careful use of natural resources

An ore is a useful substance found in rocks

Why is water classified as a renewable resource?

because it can be constantly replaced

What is nuclear energy?

Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom.

what does geothermal energy mean?

geothermal energy means tapping reservoirs of heat, <- umm what that person said

What is the Clean Air Act?

EPA is required to regulate emission of pollutants

converting waste materials into new material and objects

What is nonpoint source?

A widely spread pollution that is added to by many people

Where does electricity come from?

The burning of fossil fuels, the sun, wind, and/or water.

What is the Clean Water Act?

Federal law governing water pollution

Which of the following indicate the best ways our communities can keep water clean?

proper sewage treatment, reduction of pollutants

Why do hydroelectric dams have limited lifetimes?

Sediment builds up behind the dam, reducing size of the resevoir

reduce pressure on landfills, improve the environment, reduce carbon emissions, keeps trash out of the oceans

What is the major negative impact of humans burning fossil fuels?

increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

plant fertilizer, decayed organic material

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1
Which are not renewable resources?
Water
Land
Lumber
Natural gases
2
You can save energy in your home in all of the following ways, except:
Planting deciduous trees to block summer sun
Installing water-saving toilets, faucets & shower heads
Utilizing passive solar heating for warmth
Using a higher heat setting when drying clothes
3
Things you can compost are...
All of these
Fallen Leaves
Grass Cuttings
Fruits / Vegetables
4
What are some resources of land?
Fire, weather, entrepreneurship
Goods and services
Grand Canyon
Timber, water, oil, livestock
5
Definition: Global Warming
Increase of Earth's average surface temperature
Increase of Earth's average sea level
Increase of Earth's average ice cap
Increase of Earth's average air temperature
6
What are the types of fossil fuels?
Natural Gas
Oil
All of the above
Coal
7
Nearly 90% of the energy to power the United States comes from
nuclear fission of uranium isotopes
burning fossil fuels which release CO2
hydroelectric power or dams
renewable sources like solar power
8
What is Wind Energy?
a process using the sun to generate electricity
a process using water to generate electricity
a process using wind to generate electricity
a process using steam to generate electricity
9
what is point source pollution?
a source of pollution that can not be traced to one source
a source of man made pollution
a source of pollution that can be traced to one source
a source of pollution that can not be traced to one source
10
What are benefits of hydroelectric power?
Renewable
It's a domestic source of energy
All of the above
Won't pollute air
11
What is conservation?
a place where you learn to play music
a company that makes sneakers
the protection & careful use of natural resources
When two or more people are speaking to oneanother
12
what does contour plowing do
it prevents weathering
it prevents erosion
it prevents global warming
it wastes money
13
What is an ore?
An ore is a useful substances found in minerals
An ore is a melted rock
An ore is another fancy word for gemstone
An ore is a useful substance found in rocks
14
Fossil fuels are a _________ energy source that have a limited supply.
nonrenewable
inexhaustable
mineral
renewable
15
What does hydroelectric power use?
water
electricity
solar power
the earth's heat
16
How can we be more sustainable?
recycle
reuse
reduce wastage
be wasteful
17
Why is water classified as a renewable resource?
because it evaporates into the air
because it's important to all life
because it can be constantly replaced
because it can be frozen into ice
18
What is nuclear energy?
Energy stored in everywhere but the nucleus of an atom.
Energy stored in the protons of an atom.
Energy stored everywhere in the atom.
Energy stored in the nucleus of an atom.
19
what does geothermal energy mean?
geothermal energy means tapping reservoirs of heat
what that person said->
geothermal energy means taking soil and minerals and turning it into energy
<- umm what that person said
20
What is the Clean Air Act?
Nixon’s attempt to pass a law banning smoking
The total removal of all fossil fuel burning products
EPA is required to regulate emission of pollutants
21
what is recycling?
a process that is time consuming that gives negative effects
garbage being collected
converting waste materials into new material and objects
22
What is nonpoint source?
A dull pencil
A widely spread pollution that is added to by many people
A electric car
23
Where does electricity come from?
The metal in a plug.
The burning of fossil fuels, the sun, wind, and/or water.
Human mechanical energy.
Only the sun.
24
What is the Clean Water Act?
Federal law governing water pollution
Nixon’s law eliminating fluoride from water treatment
Ban on whale hunting
Nixon’s first water treatment plant
25
Which are fossil fuels?
All of the above
natural gas
oil
coal
26
Which of the following indicate the best ways our communities can keep water clean?
proper sewage treatment
building landfills
increase the cost of water usage
reduction of pollutants
27
What does nuclear energy use?
water
geothermal energy
solar energy
uranium
28
Why do hydroelectric dams have limited lifetimes?
dams are under tremendous pressure & the materials are weaked and not safe
fish and other wildlife become caught in the dam, slowing the water
Sediment builds up behind the dam, reducing size of the resevoir
29
Most of the energy we use comes from
Air
Fossil fuels
Sunlight
30
the problem with fossil fuel is that they
are difficult to remove from the ground
are ugly
kill dinosaurs
cause pollution
31
what is a disadvantage of Nuclear energy
its used 24/7
Dangerous is used improperly
no greenhouse gases
A small amount is needed for a small quantity of energy
32
Recycling helps...
reduce pressure on landfills
improve the environment
reduce carbon emissions
keeps trash out of the oceans
33
How can we prevent water pollution?
Never use pesticides and fertilizers
All of these.
Use environmentally friendly household products.
Never throw anything into rivers.
34
What is the major negative impact of humans burning fossil fuels?
increased argon in the oceans
global cooling
ozone depletion
increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
35
What is compost?
plant fertilizer
dirt
decayed organic material
living organic material
36
What does hydroelectric power use?
electricity
water
the earth's heat
solar power
37
Renewable energy is energy from sources that?
humans can manufacture
will take years to deplete
were once living organisms
Are constantly being formed
38
The U.S. is responsible for _________ of the world's garbage.
1/10
1/2
1/4
1/3
39
What are nonrenewable resources?
Replenish naturally
Limited resources
Fresh water
Wood
40
Which is a point source of pollution?
urban streets
leaking oil tanker
parking lots
suburban lawns
41
Solar Panel energy...
converts sun to electricity
converts to gas
converts water to air
gives the moon electricty
42
Which is a nonpoint source of pollution?
Electric Power Plant
Sewage Treatment Plant
Factories
Car Exhaust

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