Which of the following is NOT a non-renewable source of energy? A) Coal B) Petroleum C) Geothermal D) Natural Gas E) Nuclear
Which of the following is NOT one of the mining methods used for coal? A) Slope Mine B) Shaft Mine C) Mountain top removal D) Highwall or Auger mine E) Punch mine
Which nonrenewable energy has the highest use in the US? A) Nuclear B) Petroleum C) Coal D) Natural Gas E) Solar
How is electricity generated in a nuclear power plant? A)Nuclear Fusion starts a chain reaction that heats water and turns a turbine. B)Nuclear Fission starts a chain reaction that sends radiation though electrical wires. C)Nuclear Fission starts a chain reaction that heats water and turns a turbine. D)Nuclear Fusion starts a chain reaction that sends radiation through electrical wires.
Which is NOT a household change that would save energy? A) Decrease the thermostat in the summer months B) Switch from single-paned to double-paned windows C) Unplug electronics when not in use D) Switch to energy efficient models of appliances E) Turn off lights that are not in use
Which is NOT an example of the “Polluter Pays Principle” A) In California, we are charged an extra 5 cents for each plastic bottle that we purchase. B) In Europe, gas is more expensive because they are already paying for the pollution that they will cause by using it. C) A factory that produces a potentially poisonous substance as a byproduct of its activities is usually held responsible for its safe disposal D) When we pay a separate price for a bag at the store E) The amount we are taxed on our Federal Tax returns