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Assessment

Chapter Test

Renewable Energy

MATCHINGIn the space provided, write the letter of the term or phrase that best matches the

description.

______ 1. uses the sun’s energy to heat a

building directly

______ 2. uses low pressure and warm water to

boil cold water

______ 3. uses the sun’s energy and a

semiconductor to produce a very small

amount of electricity

______ . uses the sun’s energy to heat a li!uid" which then heats a building

______ #. combines hydrogen and o$ygen to produce electricity

MULTILE C!"ICE

In the space provided, write the letter of the term or phrase that best completes

each statement or best answers each #$estion.

______ %. &ind" moving water" sunlight" and heat from 'arth’s interior are

sources of

a. alternative energy. c. renewable energy.

b. geothermal energy. d. ocean thermal energy. ______ (. )ne disadvantage of wind energy is that

a. wind turbines are not cost*effective.

b. large amounts of farmland are needed for the turbines.

c. it must be transported from its source to where it is needed.

d. wind turbines generate only a small amount of energy.

______ +. &hich of the following is a ma,or source of biomass fuel in developing

countries-

a. wood c. corn

b. dung d. both a/ and b/

______ 0. otor vehicles using gasohol or ethanol made from corn are e$amplesof

a. biomass fuel. c. fuel cells.

b. hydrogen fuel. d. oth b/ and c/

______1. 4 geothermal power plant gets energy by

a. pumping heated water or steam from roc5 formations.

b. circulating fluid underground.

c. holding water behind a dam.

d. using methane from decomposition.

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Holt Environmental science 14 Renewable Energy

a. passive solar heating

b. active solar heating

c. photovoltaic cell

d. fuel cell

e. ocean thermal energy

conversion


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Chapter Test continued

______11. 9looding of habitats" disruption of ecosystems downstream" and

reduced productivity of farmland are disadvantages of

a. geothermal energy. c. hydroelectric energy.

b. ocean thermal energy. d. tidal power. conversion.

______12. &hat would increase energy efficiency in the :nited ;tates-a. using public transportation and developing more efficient engines

for vehicles

b. turning thermostats down in winter and up in summer

c. insulating homes and businesses

d. all of the above

______13. &hich of the following is a source of alternative energy-

a. wind turbines c. solar collectors

b. hydroelectric dams d. hydrogen fuel

______1. eothermal heat pumps can heat homes by

a. circulating fluid underground to absorb heat from 'arth.

b. pumping hot water or steam from deep underground.

c. using underground rivers to turn a small turbine.

d. 4ll of the above

______1%. &hich element might be the fuel of the future-

a. o$ygen c. nitrogen

b. carbon d. hydrogen

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