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A family has a furnace that uses natural gas to heat their home. They are moving to an area that offers the option of using energy from a solar power plant to heat their home. Which disadvantage will the family most likely face by making this switch?

A
a less reliable production of heat
B
higher costs for the monthly heating bill
C
an increase in waste production
D
smaller quantities of heat
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Quincy listed some natural resources in a table. Which best completes the table?

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A
X: NoY: Natural gas
B
X: YesY: Coal
C
X: NoY: Wind
D
X: YesY: Sunlight
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Olivia is comparing two products: limestone and coffee. Limestone is made from minerals, and coffee is made from plant seeds. Which statement best compares these two products?

A
Limestone is a renewable resource, and coffee is a nonrenewable resource.
B
Limestone is a nonrenewable resource, and coffee is a renewable resource.
C
Limestone and coffee are both nonrenewable resources.
D
Limestone and coffee are both renewable resources.
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Biodiesel is a type of fuel that can be made from animal fat. During production, animal fats and alcohol chemically react to produce fuel. Biodiesel may be used as an energy source in vehicles.

A
Biodiesel is not considered a renewable energy source because it is used in vehicles.
B
Biodiesel is considered a renewable energy source because it is used in vehicles.
C
Biodiesel is not considered a renewable energy source because it is made with animal fat.
D
Biodiesel is considered a renewable energy source because it is made with animal fat.
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Which is a disadvantage of using wind as an energy source?

A
It may be unreliable.
B
It is not naturally occurring.
C
It produces a lot of waste.
D
It generates large amounts of electricity.
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Which statement best describes a characteristic unique to renewable resources?

A
Renewable resources are abundant.
B
Renewable resources form slowly.
C
Renewable resources can be used to generate electricity.
D
Renewable resources are found in nature.
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Which best explains why trees are considered a renewable resource?

A
They are useful to humans.
B
They can be replanted.
C
They provide a source of food.
D
They are used to produce heat.
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Many people like the idea of using windmill farms, but they do not want the power plants near their homes. What is the most likely reason that people do not want to live near wind power plants?

A
They are concerned about being exposed to air pollution.
B
They are worried that wind near their homes will be used up.
C
They think the increased operating costs will increase their electric bills.
D
They do not want to live near towers that transfer electricity.
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Alana organized some resources in a table. Which best describes Alana’s error?

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A
Geothermal energy is not found underground.
B
Petroleum is limited in supply.
C
Sunlight cannot be used to generate electricity.
D
Coal is not considered a fossil fuel.
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What would most likely happen as a result of the generator in a wind turbine breaking?

A
The blades would not be turned.
B
Less steam would be produced.
C
Electricity would not be generated.
D
Solar energy would not be absorbed.
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Which shows the correct order of steps when using wind to generate electricity?

A
wind turbine blades turn generator → generator changes kinetic energy to electricity → kinetic energy from wind turns blades on wind turbine
B
kinetic energy from wind turns blades on wind turbine → wind turbine blades turn generator → generator changes kinetic energy to electricity
C
kinetic energy from wind turns blades on wind turbine → generator changes kinetic energy to electricity → wind turbine blades turn generator
D
wind turbine blades turn generator → kinetic energy from wind turns blades on wind turbine → generator changes kinetic energy to electricity
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Cheng made a chart to categorize resources. Which correctly completes the chart?

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A
X: Geothermal energyY: Nonrenewable
B
X: WindY: Renewable
C
X: Natural gasY: Nonrenewable
D
X: Plant fiberY: Renewable
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Why is wind a different type of resource than coal?

A
Wind is natural.
B
Wind is plentiful.
C
Wind is limited.
D
Wind is powerful.
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What is an advantage of making plant-based products, such as cotton, instead of making petroleum-based products, such as plastics?

A
Producing plant-based products requires more energy.
B
Factories that make plant-based products generate more waste.
C
Plants that are used to make the product can be replaced.
D
All plant-based products cost more than petroleum-based products.
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Which would most likely have a direct effect on using wave power to generate electricity?

A
rain
B
clouds
C
wind
D
sunlight

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