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Which of the following does not contribute to increased energy consumption?
Which of the following does not contribute to increased energy consumption?
Which health hazard is specifically known to cause birth defects?
Which health hazard is specifically known to cause birth defects?
Which of the following is an anti-forest conservation activity?
Which of the following is an anti-forest conservation activity?
Which of the following is not a direct result of energy resource exploitation?
Which of the following is not a direct result of energy resource exploitation?
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Which of the following can effectively prevent soil erosion?
Which of the following can effectively prevent soil erosion?
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What defines renewable energy resources?
What defines renewable energy resources?
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Which of the following is not classified as a renewable energy resource?
Which of the following is not classified as a renewable energy resource?
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What is a key characteristic of non-renewable energy resources?
What is a key characteristic of non-renewable energy resources?
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Which energy resource is derived from the nuclear reactions of radioactive elements?
Which energy resource is derived from the nuclear reactions of radioactive elements?
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What is a primary use of energy resources in industrial processes?
What is a primary use of energy resources in industrial processes?
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How does fusion power aim to produce energy?
How does fusion power aim to produce energy?
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Which of the following energy resources is considered limited and cannot be replenished?
Which of the following energy resources is considered limited and cannot be replenished?
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Which application does not utilize energy resources?
Which application does not utilize energy resources?
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What are the primary uses of energy resources?
What are the primary uses of energy resources?
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Which factor does NOT contribute to the increase in energy consumption?
Which factor does NOT contribute to the increase in energy consumption?
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What is a major environmental consequence of exploiting fossil fuels?
What is a major environmental consequence of exploiting fossil fuels?
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Which of the following is NOT classified as a fossil fuel?
Which of the following is NOT classified as a fossil fuel?
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How do human activities contribute to soil erosion during fossil fuel extraction?
How do human activities contribute to soil erosion during fossil fuel extraction?
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What is a consequence of increasing energy resource utilization?
What is a consequence of increasing energy resource utilization?
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What process primarily leads to the formation of fossil fuels?
What process primarily leads to the formation of fossil fuels?
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Which measure is suggested to mitigate the impacts of energy resource exploitation?
Which measure is suggested to mitigate the impacts of energy resource exploitation?
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What is a direct consequence of thermal pollution on aquatic ecosystems?
What is a direct consequence of thermal pollution on aquatic ecosystems?
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What type of pollution is primarily associated with nuclear energy?
What type of pollution is primarily associated with nuclear energy?
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Which health hazard is caused by exposure to pollution resulting from energy consumption?
Which health hazard is caused by exposure to pollution resulting from energy consumption?
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What is one of the common effects of global warming?
What is one of the common effects of global warming?
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Which type of pollution results from energy consumption and can lower soil quality?
Which type of pollution results from energy consumption and can lower soil quality?
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What is a major influence on the increase in energy consumption?
What is a major influence on the increase in energy consumption?
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What type of pollution results from the combustion of fossil fuels?
What type of pollution results from the combustion of fossil fuels?
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Which of the following best describes the impact of increasing energy consumption?
Which of the following best describes the impact of increasing energy consumption?
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Study Notes
Environmental Science - Energy Resources
- Energy resources are materials used to generate electricity and power for human use.
- There are two main types: renewable and non-renewable.
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Renewable resources can be replaced readily:
- Geothermal energy
- Biogas
- Hydroelectric energy
- Solar energy
- Wind energy
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Non-renewable resources take a long time to replenish:
- Fossil fuels (oil, coal, natural gas)
- Nuclear energy
- Fossil fuels are formed from the remains of dead organisms. They are drilled or mined before use.
- Nuclear energy uses radioactive elements like uranium to create power.
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Exploitation of energy resources leads to various environmental impacts:
- Resource depletion (fossil fuels)
- Soil erosion
- Greenhouse gas increase and thermal pollution
- Water and material pollution
- Radiation pollution
- Health hazards (e.g., cancer, birth defects)
- Factors contributing to increased energy consumption:
- Population growth
- Increased demand for resources
- Advancement in technologies
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Major uses of energy resources:
- Food production and agriculture
- Transportation
- Residential and commercial lighting
- Cooling
- Heating systems
- Industrial processes
- Electricity generation
- Preventing soil erosion: Afforestation
- Reducing CO2 emissions: Using alternative, renewable energy sources
- Measures to mitigate environmental damage:
- Waste minimization (sorting, recycling)
- Precautionary and remedial measures
- Appropriate government regulations and sanctions
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This quiz covers the essential concepts of energy resources in Environmental Science, including the distinction between renewable and non-renewable resources. It explores various types of energy sources, their formation, and the environmental impacts associated with their exploitation. Test your knowledge on geothermal, biogas, solar, and fossil fuels!
