Question 1
Which statement accurately describes nonrenewable energy sources?
a type of resource located only in the United States
a group of resources made of inorganic matter
a group of resources found both above and below the earth's surface
a resource that cannot be replenished in a short period of time
2 points
Question 3
What fossil fuel is responsible for 40% of the United State’s power generation?
petroleum
natural gas
peat
coal
2 points
Question 4
A graph of energy consumption in the United States versus time slopes upward. This indicates that energy consumption has _____________.
increased
decreased
stayed the same
fluctuated
2 points
Question 5
One-quarter of the world’s coal reserves are found in what country?
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Mexico
United States
2 points
Which statement accurately describes nonrenewable energy sources?
a type of resource located only in the United States
a group of resources made of inorganic matter
a group of resources found both above and below the earth's surface
a resource that cannot be replenished in a short period of time
2 points
Question 3
What fossil fuel is responsible for 40% of the United State’s power generation?
petroleum
natural gas
peat
coal
2 points
Question 4
A graph of energy consumption in the United States versus time slopes upward. This indicates that energy consumption has _____________.
increased
decreased
stayed the same
fluctuated
2 points
Question 5
One-quarter of the world’s coal reserves are found in what country?
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Mexico
United States
2 points