Which is a negative aspect of fossil fuels?(1 point)
Responses
They are difficult to find.
They are difficult to find.
They cause pollution on Earth.
They cause pollution on Earth.
They take a long time to produce energy.
They take a long time to produce energy.
They are difficult to transport.
They cause pollution on Earth.
Which fossil fuel is considered the most abundant in the United States?(1 point)
Responses
oil
oil
natural gas
natural gas
coal
coal
petroleum
coal
Which statement best explains an environmental outcome of using fossil fuels for energy?(1 point)
Responses
Fossil fuels release carbon dioxide which plants use to make food.
Fossil fuels release carbon dioxide which plants use to make food.
When fossil fuels are burned, hazardous ash is created and carried through the environment by wind and dropped into nearby lakes and ponds.
When fossil fuels are burned, hazardous ash is created and carried through the environment by wind and dropped into nearby lakes and ponds.
When fossil fuels are burned, they release toxic gases into the air that cause pollution and increase global warming.
When fossil fuels are burned, they release toxic gases into the air that cause pollution and increase global warming.
Fossils fuels produce waste that exposes humans to dangerous levels of radiation.
When fossil fuels are burned, they release toxic gases into the air that cause pollution and increase global warming.
A farmer wants to properly manage her soil to prevent a situation like the Dust Bowl. What is the best way to manage the soil?(1 point)
Responses
allow plants such as grass to root in it
allow plants such as grass to root in it
water the soil frequently
water the soil frequently
remove humus from the soil
remove humus from the soil
frequently dig the soil to get rid of unwanted plants
allow plants such as grass to root in it
Why is soil considered a vital resource?(1 point)
Responses
It provides the source of material for different landforms.
It provides the source of material for different landforms.
It is hard to destroy and easy to make.
It is hard to destroy and easy to make.
It plays a variety of roles for plants and animals.
It plays a variety of roles for plants and animals.
It is the place where all nutrients on Earth are stored.
It plays a variety of roles for plants and animals.
Which describes a renewable energy resource?(1 point)
Responses
It is more prone to serious accidents.
It is more prone to serious accidents.
It consists of carbon and hydrogen molecules.
It consists of carbon and hydrogen molecules.
It produces less pollutants than fossil fuels.
It produces less pollutants than fossil fuels.
It is less expensive than fossil fuels.
It produces less pollutants than fossil fuels.
Natural Resources Unit Test
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Question
Use the graph to answer the question.
The vertical axis ranges from 0 to 100 in increments of 10. The horizontal axis lists dates from 1776 to 2018. The data is as follows. 1776: Wood, 100%. 1801: Wood, 100%. 1826: Wood, 100%. 1851: Wood, 90%. Coal, 10%. 1876: Wood, 65%. Coal, 34%. Petroleum, 1%. 1901: Wood, 20%. Coal, 61%. Petroleum, 3%. Natural gas, 3%. Hydroelectric, 3%. 1926: Wood, 5%. Coal, 65%. Petroleum, 20%. Natural gas, 7%. Hydroelectric, 3%. 1951: Wood, 2%. Coal, 38%. Petroleum, 40%. Natural gas, 16%. Hydroelectric, 4%. 1976: Wood, 20%. Petroleum, 45%. Natural gas, 29%. Nuclear, 2%. Hydroelectric, 4%. 2001: Coal, 25%. Petroleum, 35%. Natural gas, 20%. Nuclear, 18%. Hydroelectric, 1%. Other renewable, 1%. 2018: Coal, 15%. Petroleum, 35%. Natural gas, 30%. Nuclear, 12%. Hydroelectric, 1%. Other renewable, 7%. The values used in the description are approximate.
Which has been the primary source of energy in the most recent century?
(1 point)
Responses
hydroelectric and other renewables
hydroelectric and other renewables
petroleum, natural gas, and coal
petroleum, natural gas, and coal
wood and coal
wood and coal
wood and nuclear
petroleum, natural gas, and coal
Use the scenario to answer the question.
Edwin buys a water bottle, reuses it twice, and then recycles it. Eleanor buys a water bottle, reuses it twelve times, and then throws it away.
Which energy cost would apply to Edwin, but not to Eleanor?
(1 point)
Responses
the cost of processing the bottle after it was no longer used
the cost of processing the bottle after it was no longer used
the cost of producing the original bottle
the cost of producing the original bottle
the cost of transporting the bottle to the store
the cost of transporting the bottle to the store
the cost of transporting the bottle away from the house
the cost of processing the bottle after it was no longer used
Your class goes on a field trip to observe drilling machinery. The geologists at the drill site show you displays of drilled rocks to compare different types of drills and methods. The drilled holes in one rock display are significantly larger than the holes drilled in the display next to it. Given this information, which statement is correct? (1 point)
Responses
The rock display with smaller holes shows copper drilling, which is deep underground.
The rock display with smaller holes shows copper drilling, which is deep underground.
The rock display with larger holes shows petroleum drilling, which is deep underground.
The rock display with larger holes shows petroleum drilling, which is deep underground.
The rock display with larger holes shows copper drilling, which is closer to the surface.
The rock display with larger holes shows copper drilling, which is closer to the surface.
The rock display with smaller holes shows petroleum drilling, which is closer to the surface.