Chapter 24 Resource: Energy and Energy Resources
Chapter 24 Resource: Energy and Energy Resources
Chapter 24 Resource: Energy and Energy Resources
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Name Date Class<br />
3<br />
Reinforcement<br />
Directions: Circle the term in parentheses that correctly completes the following statements.<br />
1. (Oil, Wind, Water) is a fossil fuel.<br />
2. As you go deeper into Earth, the temperature (increases, decreases, stays the same).<br />
3. (Coal, Oil, Water) is a renewable resource.<br />
4. (Geothermal energy, Fossil fuels, Hydroelectric energy) cause acid rain.<br />
5. A mountainous region would be a likely source for (nuclear, hydroelectric, wind) energy.<br />
Directions: Determine whether each of the following statements is true or false. If it is true, write true on the<br />
line. If it is false, change the underlined term to make it true.<br />
6. Fossil fuels cause air pollution.<br />
7. Geothermal energy is caused by falling water.<br />
8. A thermal cell produces electricity directly from sunlight.<br />
9. A reflecting panel uses the kinetic energy of moving air.<br />
10. About 68% of the electrical energy in the United States is produced by nuclear fuel.<br />
Directions: Answer the following questions on the lines provided.<br />
11. Explain why it would be necessary for a home using solar energy to have some type of an<br />
energy storage device.<br />
12. Explain how hydroelectric energy works.<br />
Sources of <strong>Energy</strong><br />
13. Give two advantages <strong>and</strong> two disadvantages of using fossil fuels.<br />
<strong>Energy</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Energy</strong> <strong>Resource</strong>s 27<br />
Meeting Individual Needs