EGEE 101 Midterm Questions and
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What is the main disadvantage of using fossil fuels for energy production?
a) They contribute to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions
b) They are renewable
c) They are easy to store and transport
d) They are the cheapest form of energ...
What is the main disadvantage of using fossil fuels for energy production?
✔✔a) They contribute to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions
b) They are renewable
c) They are easy to store and transport
d) They are the cheapest form of energy
Which of the following is a non-renewable source of energy?
a) Wind energy
✔✔b) Coal
c) Solar energy
d) Hydroelectric energy
Which process converts the sun's energy into chemical energy in plants?
a) Photosynthesis
✔✔b) Solar panel conversion
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,c) Nuclear fusion
d) Chemical reaction
Which of the following is an example of an energy transformation in a hydroelectric dam?
✔✔a) Gravitational potential energy to mechanical energy to electrical energy
b) Electrical energy to heat energy
c) Mechanical energy to chemical energy
d) Solar energy to electrical energy
What type of energy is stored in food?
a) Chemical energy
✔✔b) Potential energy
c) Electrical energy
d) Kinetic energy
In a nuclear power plant, energy is released through the process of:
a) Nuclear fusion
✔✔b) Nuclear fission
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, c) Radioactive decay
d) Chemical reaction
Which of the following is a characteristic of geothermal energy?
✔✔a) It uses heat from beneath the Earth’s surface to generate electricity
b) It requires the use of fossil fuels
c) It relies on sunlight for energy production
d) It can only be used for heating, not electricity
What type of energy is used to charge a phone?
a) Chemical energy
✔✔b) Electrical energy
c) Kinetic energy
d) Thermal energy
Which of the following is a renewable energy source?
a) Coal
✔✔b) Wind
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