TEST NAME: Bellringer 8.P.2
TEST ID: 1589181
GRADE: 08 - Eighth Grade
SUBJECT: Life and Physical Sciences
TEST CATEGORY: My Classroom
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Student:
Class:
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Which is the best example of a nonrenewable energy resource?
A.
coal
B.
ethanol
C.
oxygen
Some organisms living downstream from a hydroelectric power plant have
recently died. Which best explains why these organisms died?
A.
The water coming downstream from the power plant is being diverted
to another stream.
B.
The water coming downstream from the power plant is contaminated.
C.
There were too many organisms in the stream.
Although solar power is an excellent source of energy, why is
conservation still important?
A.
Solar power creates air pollution.
B.
Solar power creates water pollution.
C.
Solar power is limited by present technology.
Which is a major global energy source and is used as fuel to generate
electricity?
A.
oil
B.
sun
C.
thermal
Which form of power is the most energy efficient?
A.
water turbines
B.
coal-fired plants
C.
combustion engines
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In 1979, the U.S. Three Mile Island nuclear power plant experienced a
meltdown. The temperature of the core rose so high the materials
actually melted. In 1986, the Russian Chernobyl nuclear power plant had
a reactor explosion. What was the immediate danger to the public in both
incidents?
A.
radiation exposure
B.
intensive heat
C.
fire damage
Which pollutant is openly released into the atmosphere when coal is
burned to supply energy to power plants?
A.
lead
B.
mercury
C.
carbon dioxide
Which best describes a problem associated with burning fossil fuels?
A.
Fossil fuels produce air pollution.
B.
Fossil fuels renew oxygen levels in the air.
C.
Fossil fuels produce more fossil fuels as they burn.
Which is the most likely economic consequence of oil supplies becoming
scarce?
A.
The cost of energy produced from oil will increase.
B.
Scientists will develop ways to make oil in the laboratory.
C.
Oil companies will need to expand to search for oil in new places.
Why is petroleum extracted from the earth described as a nonrenewable
energy source?
A.
After drilling, it is made into gasoline fuel.
B.
It takes millions of years to form.
C.
Oil reserves are plentiful.
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When building a dam for a hydroelectric power plant, which best
describes a possible negative effect on the environment?
A.
flooding
B.
air pollution
C.
radioactive waste
Which energy source is best described as non-renewable?
A.
solar
B.
fossil fuels
C.
hydroelectric
Which is an environmental consequence of using biomass as a source of
energy?
A.
There are no environmental consequences for using biomass as a
source of energy.
B.
Biomass creates harmful emission of carbon and sulfur, and causes
massive cutting of trees.
C.
Biomass has a great impact on the temperature of fresh water and
the amount of dissolved oxygen.
Which energy source needs to be conserved most carefully?
A.
oil
B.
wind
C.
water
Which is an example of conservation of energy resources?
A.
Niagara Falls, straddling both countries, produces electricity for
Canada and the U.S.
B.
Windmills in the Netherlands have been capturing wind power for
more than 2,000 years.
C.
In the U.S., households are replacing their incandescent light bulbs
with compact fluorescent light bulbs.
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Which would most likely result from extremely hot water, used to cool a
nuclear reactor, being pumped into a local lake?
A.
a fish kill due to lowered dissolved oxygen
B.
more fish because of warmer water
C.
an algal bloom in the lake
Which form of energy transformation would result in the emission of the
greenhouse gas methane?
A.
nuclear energy
B.
solar energy
C.
coal mining
Why do many communities use resources other than windmills to obtain
energy?
A.
Windmills make small amounts of energy.
B.
Some areas have inconsistent winds.
C.
Windmills are visual pollutants.
Fossil fuels are made up of organisms that died millions of years ago.
Which best describes this source of energy?
A.
Fossil fuels are nonrenewable sources of energy.
B.
Fossil fuels are renewable sources of energy.
C.
Fossil fuels are nuclear sources of energy.
Which best describes an advantage of nuclear power plants over power
plants that burn fossil fuels?
A.
Nuclear power plants create less pollution.
B.
Nuclear power plants are not dangerous.
C.
Nuclear power plants are underground.
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What would most likely happen to the cost of gasoline if the supply of
petroleum decreased?
A.
It would increase.
B.
It would decrease.
C.
It would stay the same.
Why is solar energy seldom used as an environmentally safe energy
source in households to provide electricity?
A.
Solar energy can only be used with gasoline.
B.
Solar power facilities destroy animal habitats.
C.
Solar energy is difficult to capture and store for later use.
Which is the greatest negative effect of obtaining hydroelectric power?
A.
flooding
B.
air pollution
C.
radioactive waste
Which energy source is available indefinitely?
A.
coal
B.
solar
C.
natural gas
Which energy source is renewable?
A.
oil
B.
coal
C.
wind
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Which example of stewardship best describes the careful use of
resources?
A.
recycling
B.
conservation
C.
reforestation
Which would most adversely affect hydroelectric power?
A.
frost
B.
drought
C.
shortage of uranium
Which best describes how hydroelectric power plants can be harmful to
the environment?
A.
air pollution
B.
habitat destruction
C.
increased carbon dioxide levels
Which organisms are most likely to be harmed by the building of wind
turbines?
A.
birds
B.
people
C.
insects
Which is considered to be an important source of energy worldwide which
may impact plant growth?
A.
biomass
B.
geothermal
C.
hydroelectricity
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How does coal compare to natural gas?
A.
Both are renewable.
B.
Both are non-renewable.
C.
Coal is renewable, while natural gas is non-renewable.
Which could most likely release a high dose of radiation to the
environment?
A.
a nuclear energy power plant
B.
a coal-burning power plant
C.
a hydroelectric power plant
Greenhouse gases are often produced as a result of obtaining and using
fossil fuels. Which greenhouse gas most likely has the greatest impact
on global warming?
A.
carbon monoxide
B.
carbon dioxide
C.
methane
Which would most likely result from an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico that
begins to leak crude oil?
A.
The leaking oil would permanently damage or destroy the ecosystems
of the Gulf.
B.
The water would easily dissolve the leaking oil before any damage
could be caused.
C.
The leaking oil would easily be cleaned up and no damage would be
done to the Gulf.
Which environmentally safe energy sources depend heavily on the sun?
A.
wind and solar
B.
nuclear and coal
C.
solar and nuclear
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Which is most accurate in regards to energy resources ?
A.
Fossil fuels are limited, therefore it is important to conserve energy.
B.
Solar radiation is limited, therefore it is important to conserve energy.
C.
Wind, water, and solar power generate pollution, therefore it is important to conserve
energy.
A family builds an environmentally-friendly home. They want to use an
energy source that is the least dangerous to the environment. Which
source of energy should they use to heat their home?
A.
geothermal
B.
natural gas
C.
nuclear power
Why is it important to limit the use of fossil fuels such as coal and
natural gas?
A.
Fossil fuels are an unlimited resource on the Earth.
B.
Fossil fuels can be renewed in a matter of a few years.
C.
Fossil fuels can be replenished only after thousands of years.
If an ash pond from a coal-fired power plant leaks ash into a local creek,
which is an environmental consequence?
A.
Plants and organisms in the creek will be unaffected.
B.
Plants and organisms in the creek may die out.
C.
Plants and organisms in the creek may increase.
Which best describes a renewable energy source?
A.
oil
B.
coal
C.
sunlight
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The use of which energy source causes the most damage to the
environment?
A.
fossil fuels
B.
biomass
C.
wind
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