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Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy resource?
Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy resource?
What is the primary characteristic of a nonrenewable resource?
What is the primary characteristic of a nonrenewable resource?
What process transforms organic matter into petroleum and natural gas?
What process transforms organic matter into petroleum and natural gas?
What is the 'oil window' in petroleum formation?
What is the 'oil window' in petroleum formation?
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What happens to the carbons in fossil fuels when they are combusted?
What happens to the carbons in fossil fuels when they are combusted?
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Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of using fossil fuels?
Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of using fossil fuels?
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What type of energy resource is hydroelectric energy?
What type of energy resource is hydroelectric energy?
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Which of the following energy resources does not involve the burning of fossil fuels?
Which of the following energy resources does not involve the burning of fossil fuels?
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Which of the following energy resources is created from the remains of ancient aquatic organisms?
Which of the following energy resources is created from the remains of ancient aquatic organisms?
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Coal is considered a renewable energy resource.
Coal is considered a renewable energy resource.
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Name one advantage and one disadvantage of using biomass as an energy resource.
Name one advantage and one disadvantage of using biomass as an energy resource.
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Petroleum and natural gas are formed from the remains of ancient __________.
Petroleum and natural gas are formed from the remains of ancient __________.
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Match the following energy resources to their characteristics:
Match the following energy resources to their characteristics:
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of nonrenewable resources?
Which of the following is not a characteristic of nonrenewable resources?
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Fossil fuels contribute to the natural balance of the carbon cycle.
Fossil fuels contribute to the natural balance of the carbon cycle.
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What is the process called by which organic matter transforms into petroleum?
What is the process called by which organic matter transforms into petroleum?
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The specific depth, pressure, and temperature range where petroleum is formed is known as the __________.
The specific depth, pressure, and temperature range where petroleum is formed is known as the __________.
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Which of the following is a characteristic of renewable energy resources?
Which of the following is a characteristic of renewable energy resources?
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Study Notes
Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
- Renewable resources can be replenished over short timescales.
- Examples of renewable resources include flowing water, wind, and sunlight.
- Nonrenewable resources take millions of years to form.
- Once nonrenewable resources are depleted, they cannot be replenished on a human timescale.
- Examples of nonrenewable resources include coal, oil, natural gas, and uranium.
Fossil Fuels
- Fossil fuels are nonrenewable energy resources consisting of hydrocarbons.
Coal
- Coal is black, combustible rock primarily composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur.
Petroleum and Natural Gas
- Petroleum (oil) and natural gas form from the remains of plants and animals buried in ancient seas.
- Through burial and pressure, organic matter transforms into kerogen, which ultimately forms petroleum and natural gas.
- The "oil window" refers to the specific depth, pressure, and temperature conditions necessary for petroleum formation.
- An oil trap is a geological formation that prevents petroleum from escaping to the surface.
Fossil Fuels and the Carbon Cycle
- The carbon cycle naturally balances carbon on Earth .
- When fossil fuels are burned, they release carbon into the atmosphere, disrupting the natural carbon balance.
Other Energy Resources
- Nuclear Energy generates electricity from nuclear fission. Uranium is used as a fuel source.
- Geothermal Energy utilizes heat from the Earth's interior to generate power.
- Hydroelectric Energy harnesses the power of flowing water to generate electricity.
- Solar Energy converts sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic cells.
- Wind Energy uses wind turbines to generate electricity.
- Biomass utilizes organic matter (wood, crops, etc.) to produce energy.
Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
- Renewable resources can be replenished in a relatively short time frame.
- Examples of renewable energy sources include flowing water, wind, and solar energy.
- Nonrenewable resources take millions of years to form and accumulate.
- When current supplies of nonrenewable resources are depleted, they are gone.
- Common examples of nonrenewable resources include coal, oil, natural gas, and uranium.
Fossil Fuels
- Fossil fuels are nonrenewable energy sources derived from hydrocarbons.
Coal
- Coal is a black, combustible rock composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and varying amounts of sulfur.
Petroleum and Natural Gas
- Petroleum (oil) and natural gas are formed from the remains of plants and animals buried in ancient seas.
- Continuous layering and pressure transform organic matter into kerogen, eventually yielding petroleum and natural gas through catagenesis.
- The oil window refers to the specific depth, pressure, and temperature range where petroleum formation occurs.
Oil Trap
- Oil traps are geological formations that prevent oil and gas from escaping to the surface.
Fossil Fuels and the Carbon Cycle
- The carbon cycle naturally balances carbon in the Earth's systems.
- Fossil fuels, when combusted, release carbon into the environment, disrupting the natural balance of carbon and contributing to climate change.
Other Energy Resources
- Nuclear Energy: Uses nuclear fission to generate electricity.
- Geothermal Energy: Harnessing heat from the Earth's interior to produce electricity.
- Hydroelectric Energy: Generating electricity using the power of moving water.
- Solar Energy: Converting sunlight directly into electricity.
- Wind Energy: Using wind turbines to generate electricity.
- Biomass Energy: Burning organic matter, such as wood and crops, for energy.
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Test your knowledge of renewable and nonrenewable resources in this quiz. Learn about the characteristics of these resources, including examples like wind, sunlight, coal, and petroleum. Understand the differences between them and their implications for energy use.
