Energy in Food and Calorimetry Quiz

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What is the primary reason why fossil fuels are considered non-renewable?

They take millions of years to form. (correct)

They were trapped in mud and rocks millions of years ago.

They are made from plants and animals.

They produce gases that cause pollution and global warming.

Which primary energy source originally powers the creation of coal, oil, and natural gas?

Wind energy

Hydroelectric energy

Geothermal energy

Solar energy (correct)

Why are nuclear power stations associated with dangerous waste materials?

They release toxic gases into the atmosphere.

They produce waste materials that are hazardous to health. (correct)

They require high amounts of water for cooling purposes.

They emit harmful radiation during electricity generation.

Why is electricity not classified as a fuel according to the text?

Electricity is generated using other energy resources. Signup and view all the answers

What is the common environmental impact of burning fossil fuels according to the text?

Acid rain formation Signup and view all the answers

What unit is commonly used to measure energy in food?

Kilojoule Signup and view all the answers

Which process is used to measure the amount of energy stored in food?

Calorimetry Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for Gravitational Potential Energy (GPE) according to the text?

Mass x gravity x height Signup and view all the answers

Which type of energy is associated with the chemicals in food, fuels, and batteries?

Chemical Energy Signup and view all the answers

What happens to energy according to the law of conservation of energy?

Energy is not used up Signup and view all the answers

How much energy is required to heat up 1 gram of water by 1 ℃ according to the text?

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Energy in Food and Calorimetry Quiz

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What is the primary reason why fossil fuels are considered non-renewable?

Which primary energy source originally powers the creation of coal, oil, and natural gas?

Why are nuclear power stations associated with dangerous waste materials?

Why is electricity not classified as a fuel according to the text?

What is the common environmental impact of burning fossil fuels according to the text?

What unit is commonly used to measure energy in food?

Which process is used to measure the amount of energy stored in food?

What is the formula for Gravitational Potential Energy (GPE) according to the text?

Which type of energy is associated with the chemicals in food, fuels, and batteries?

What happens to energy according to the law of conservation of energy?

How much energy is required to heat up 1 gram of water by 1 ℃ according to the text?

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