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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

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