1. Which Type of Pollution Is Created from Obtaining Energy from Wind Power?

Standard 8.P.2.1 #2

1. Which type of pollution is created from obtaining energy from wind power?

A. air

B. soil

C. noise

D. water

2. Which environmental consequence is most often associated with obtaining energy from fossil fuels?

A. air pollution

B. noise pollution

C. disruption of bird migration

D. excessive use of valuable land

3. An oil spill in the ocean is an environmental consequence associated with which form of energy production?

A. hydroelectric

B. fossil fuel

C. nuclear

D. wind

4. Why are U.S. citizens most reluctant to allow oil drilling off coastal shorelines?

A. Oil rigs are unsightly.

B. It will increase the use of fossil fuels.

C. It will increase the profits of oil companies.

D. It might lead to environmental damage from oil spills.

5. Which greenhouse gas released from the burning of fossil fuels most impacts global temperatures?

A. methane

B. sulfur dioxide

C. carbon dioxide

D. carbon monoxide

6. Which is considered a disadvantage of using wind energy to create electricity?

A. A high amount of air pollution is created.

B. Radiation is released into the atmosphere.

C. The flight patterns of birds can be affected.

D. Fewer clouds form in the upper atmosphere.

7. Which best explains why some people are against the use of nuclear energy?

A. There is not enough oil available.

B. There is not enough water available.

C. There is a risk of reactors working too slowly, wasting time, and not being cost-efficient.

D. There is a risk of reactors losing control, spreading radiation, and causing serious injuries8. Which method of energy transformation has the least potential environmental impact?

A. Photovoltaic cells transform solar energy into electrical energy.

B. Car motors transform electrical energy into mechanical energy.

C. Power plants transform nuclear energy into electrical energy.

D. Burning oil transforms chemical energy into thermal energy9. Which will most likely occur if fossil fuels continue to be used globally as the primary energy resource?

A. The amount of available food will increase.

B. The amount of pollution in the oceans will decrease.

C. The amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere will increase.

D. The amount of health concerns affecting the human population will decrease.

10. Which is most likely the greatest impact on the environment when a dam is built for hydroelectric power production?

A. The dam destroys habitats by creating reservoirs of water that flood lands upstream of the dam.

B. The water cycle is disturbed by the building of a dam because water is concentrated in new areas.

C. Plant populations suffer from increased competition beyond the dam because more land is available for cultivation.

D. Animal populations increase rapidly in ecosystems upstream of the dam because of more available water.