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NDQ_003075 | What happens when energy changes form? | a. Some of the energy is lost, b. The amount of energy increases, c. The energy is generally used up, d. The amount of energy remains the same | d | Lesson: earths energy
The Sources of Earths Energy:
Almost all energy comes from the Sun. Plants make food energy from sunlight. Fossil fuels are made of the remains of plants and animals that stored the Suns energy millions of years ago. The Sun heats some areas more than others, which causes wind. The Suns energy al... |
NDQ_003076 | An example of potential energy is a child who is | a. running, b. swimming, c. sitting at the top of a slide, d. none of the above | c | Lesson: earths energy
The Sources of Earths Energy:
Almost all energy comes from the Sun. Plants make food energy from sunlight. Fossil fuels are made of the remains of plants and animals that stored the Suns energy millions of years ago. The Sun heats some areas more than others, which causes wind. The Suns energy al... |
NDQ_003077 | An example of kinetic energy is a child who is | a. running, b. swimming, c. sliding down a slide, d. all of the above | d | Lesson: earths energy
The Sources of Earths Energy:
Almost all energy comes from the Sun. Plants make food energy from sunlight. Fossil fuels are made of the remains of plants and animals that stored the Suns energy millions of years ago. The Sun heats some areas more than others, which causes wind. The Suns energy al... |
NDQ_003078 | Most electricity used in homes comes from | a. batteries, b. power plants, c. biomass fuels, d. solar energy | b | Lesson: earths energy
The Sources of Earths Energy:
Almost all energy comes from the Sun. Plants make food energy from sunlight. Fossil fuels are made of the remains of plants and animals that stored the Suns energy millions of years ago. The Sun heats some areas more than others, which causes wind. The Suns energy al... |
NDQ_003079 | Which statement is true of all renewable resources? | a. They will never run out, b. They can be used unsustainably, c. They have no drawbacks, d. none of the above | d | Lesson: earths energy
The Sources of Earths Energy:
Almost all energy comes from the Sun. Plants make food energy from sunlight. Fossil fuels are made of the remains of plants and animals that stored the Suns energy millions of years ago. The Sun heats some areas more than others, which causes wind. The Suns energy al... |
NDQ_003080 | The energy stored in fossil fuels came originally from | a. rocks, b. magma, c. the sun, d. dinosaurs | c | Lesson: earths energy
The Sources of Earths Energy:
Almost all energy comes from the Sun. Plants make food energy from sunlight. Fossil fuels are made of the remains of plants and animals that stored the Suns energy millions of years ago. The Sun heats some areas more than others, which causes wind. The Suns energy al... |
NDQ_003082 | To be useful, oil must be located in a(n) _________ rock layer and trapped by a(n) _________ rock layer. | a. impermeable, permeable, b. permeable, impermeable, c. impermeable, impermeable, d. permeable, permeable | b | Lesson: nonrenewable energy resources
Formation of Fossil Fuels:
Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The plants and animals died. Their remains settled onto the ground and at the bottom of the sea. Layer upon layer of organic material was laid down. Eventually, t... |
NDQ_003084 | Which of the following fuels produces the least amount of carbon dioxide per unit of energy? | a. coal, b. oil, c. natural gas, d. all of these produce the same amount of carbon dioxide | c | Lesson: nonrenewable energy resources
Formation of Fossil Fuels:
Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The plants and animals died. Their remains settled onto the ground and at the bottom of the sea. Layer upon layer of organic material was laid down. Eventually, t... |
NDQ_003086 | Fuel made primarily of methane is called | a. coal, b. petroleum, c. natural gas, d. liquid gas | c | Lesson: nonrenewable energy resources
Formation of Fossil Fuels:
Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The plants and animals died. Their remains settled onto the ground and at the bottom of the sea. Layer upon layer of organic material was laid down. Eventually, t... |
NDQ_003087 | The main gases that are a by-product of burning gasoline are | a. water vapor and carbon dioxide, b. carbon dioxide and sulfur compounds, c. sulfur compounds and nitrogen compounds, d. nitrogen compounds and carbon dioxide | a | Lesson: nonrenewable energy resources
Formation of Fossil Fuels:
Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The plants and animals died. Their remains settled onto the ground and at the bottom of the sea. Layer upon layer of organic material was laid down. Eventually, t... |
NDQ_003090 | Nuclear power that is currently in use comes from. | a. combustion of uranium atoms, b. splitting uranium atoms, c. fusing uranium atoms, d. breaking electrons away from a uranium atom | b | Lesson: nonrenewable energy resources
Formation of Fossil Fuels:
Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The plants and animals died. Their remains settled onto the ground and at the bottom of the sea. Layer upon layer of organic material was laid down. Eventually, t... |
NDQ_003095 | fossil fuel that produces the least pollution when burned | a. methane, b. hydrocarbon, c. uranium, d. natural gas, e. petroleum, f. anthracite, g. coal | d | Lesson: nonrenewable energy resources
Formation of Fossil Fuels:
Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The plants and animals died. Their remains settled onto the ground and at the bottom of the sea. Layer upon layer of organic material was laid down. Eventually, t... |
NDQ_003098 | hardest form of coal | a. methane, b. hydrocarbon, c. uranium, d. natural gas, e. petroleum, f. anthracite, g. coal | f | Lesson: nonrenewable energy resources
Formation of Fossil Fuels:
Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The plants and animals died. Their remains settled onto the ground and at the bottom of the sea. Layer upon layer of organic material was laid down. Eventually, t... |
NDQ_003100 | solid fossil fuel | a. methane, b. hydrocarbon, c. uranium, d. natural gas, e. petroleum, f. anthracite, g. coal | g | Lesson: nonrenewable energy resources
Formation of Fossil Fuels:
Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The plants and animals died. Their remains settled onto the ground and at the bottom of the sea. Layer upon layer of organic material was laid down. Eventually, t... |
NDQ_003101 | Fossil fuels come from the remains of ancient organisms. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: nonrenewable energy resources
Formation of Fossil Fuels:
Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The plants and animals died. Their remains settled onto the ground and at the bottom of the sea. Layer upon layer of organic material was laid down. Eventually, t... |
NDQ_003102 | element used to produce nuclear power | a. methane, b. hydrocarbon, c. uranium, d. natural gas, e. petroleum, f. anthracite, g. coal | c | Lesson: nonrenewable energy resources
Formation of Fossil Fuels:
Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The plants and animals died. Their remains settled onto the ground and at the bottom of the sea. Layer upon layer of organic material was laid down. Eventually, t... |
NDQ_003103 | Hydrocarbons are all liquids, like gasoline. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: nonrenewable energy resources
Formation of Fossil Fuels:
Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The plants and animals died. Their remains settled onto the ground and at the bottom of the sea. Layer upon layer of organic material was laid down. Eventually, t... |
NDQ_003104 | liquid fossil fuel | a. methane, b. hydrocarbon, c. uranium, d. natural gas, e. petroleum, f. anthracite, g. coal | e | Lesson: nonrenewable energy resources
Formation of Fossil Fuels:
Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The plants and animals died. Their remains settled onto the ground and at the bottom of the sea. Layer upon layer of organic material was laid down. Eventually, t... |
NDQ_003105 | main component of natural gas | a. methane, b. hydrocarbon, c. uranium, d. natural gas, e. petroleum, f. anthracite, g. coal | a | Lesson: nonrenewable energy resources
Formation of Fossil Fuels:
Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The plants and animals died. Their remains settled onto the ground and at the bottom of the sea. Layer upon layer of organic material was laid down. Eventually, t... |
NDQ_003106 | Oil and gas will fill our needs for a time period on the order of thousands of years. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: nonrenewable energy resources
Formation of Fossil Fuels:
Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The plants and animals died. Their remains settled onto the ground and at the bottom of the sea. Layer upon layer of organic material was laid down. Eventually, t... |
NDQ_003107 | any compound consisting of carbon and hydrogen | a. methane, b. hydrocarbon, c. uranium, d. natural gas, e. petroleum, f. anthracite, g. coal | b | Lesson: nonrenewable energy resources
Formation of Fossil Fuels:
Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The plants and animals died. Their remains settled onto the ground and at the bottom of the sea. Layer upon layer of organic material was laid down. Eventually, t... |
NDQ_003108 | Nuclear power plants produce so much energy because the process is not controlled. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: nonrenewable energy resources
Formation of Fossil Fuels:
Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The plants and animals died. Their remains settled onto the ground and at the bottom of the sea. Layer upon layer of organic material was laid down. Eventually, t... |
NDQ_003109 | Natural gas is useful as a fuel more-or-less as it comes out of the ground. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: nonrenewable energy resources
Formation of Fossil Fuels:
Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The plants and animals died. Their remains settled onto the ground and at the bottom of the sea. Layer upon layer of organic material was laid down. Eventually, t... |
NDQ_003110 | Which fossil fuel formed from dead plants that settled to the bottom of swamps millions of years ago? | a. coal, b. crude oil, c. petroleum, d. natural gas | a | Lesson: nonrenewable energy resources
Formation of Fossil Fuels:
Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The plants and animals died. Their remains settled onto the ground and at the bottom of the sea. Layer upon layer of organic material was laid down. Eventually, t... |
NDQ_003111 | What happens to crude oil at a refinery? | a. It is separated into different compounds, b. It is removed from rock layers, c. It is heated, d. two of the above | d | Lesson: nonrenewable energy resources
Formation of Fossil Fuels:
Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The plants and animals died. Their remains settled onto the ground and at the bottom of the sea. Layer upon layer of organic material was laid down. Eventually, t... |
NDQ_003112 | Which products are made from crude oil? | a. gasoline, b. plastic, c. fertilizer, d. all of the above | d | Lesson: nonrenewable energy resources
Formation of Fossil Fuels:
Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The plants and animals died. Their remains settled onto the ground and at the bottom of the sea. Layer upon layer of organic material was laid down. Eventually, t... |
NDQ_003113 | The fossil fuel that is the biggest contributor to global warming is | a. oil, b. coal, c. diesel fuel, d. natural gas | b | Lesson: nonrenewable energy resources
Formation of Fossil Fuels:
Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The plants and animals died. Their remains settled onto the ground and at the bottom of the sea. Layer upon layer of organic material was laid down. Eventually, t... |
NDQ_003114 | Dead organisms turn to fossil fuels when they are exposed to | a. oxygen, b. sulfuric acid, c. heat and pressure, d. underground water | c | Lesson: nonrenewable energy resources
Formation of Fossil Fuels:
Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The plants and animals died. Their remains settled onto the ground and at the bottom of the sea. Layer upon layer of organic material was laid down. Eventually, t... |
NDQ_003115 | Which statement about natural gas is false? | a. It releases no air pollutants when burned, b. It forms at higher temperatures than crude oil, c. It must be processed before it is used as a fuel, d. It produces less carbon dioxide than other fossil fuels | a | Lesson: nonrenewable energy resources
Formation of Fossil Fuels:
Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The plants and animals died. Their remains settled onto the ground and at the bottom of the sea. Layer upon layer of organic material was laid down. Eventually, t... |
NDQ_003116 | What does a properly operating nuclear power plant release into the air? | a. carbon dioxide, b. sulfur dioxide, c. particulates, d. steam | d | Lesson: nonrenewable energy resources
Formation of Fossil Fuels:
Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The plants and animals died. Their remains settled onto the ground and at the bottom of the sea. Layer upon layer of organic material was laid down. Eventually, t... |
NDQ_003117 | Fossil fuels are compounds known as hydrocarbons. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: nonrenewable energy resources
Formation of Fossil Fuels:
Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The plants and animals died. Their remains settled onto the ground and at the bottom of the sea. Layer upon layer of organic material was laid down. Eventually, t... |
NDQ_003118 | Unlike other types of coal, anthracite is igneous rock. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: nonrenewable energy resources
Formation of Fossil Fuels:
Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The plants and animals died. Their remains settled onto the ground and at the bottom of the sea. Layer upon layer of organic material was laid down. Eventually, t... |
NDQ_003119 | Most of the coal in the United States is found in the Rocky Mountains. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: nonrenewable energy resources
Formation of Fossil Fuels:
Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The plants and animals died. Their remains settled onto the ground and at the bottom of the sea. Layer upon layer of organic material was laid down. Eventually, t... |
NDQ_003120 | Petroleum formed at the bottom of ancient seas. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: nonrenewable energy resources
Formation of Fossil Fuels:
Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The plants and animals died. Their remains settled onto the ground and at the bottom of the sea. Layer upon layer of organic material was laid down. Eventually, t... |
NDQ_003121 | The United States produces more oil than it uses. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: nonrenewable energy resources
Formation of Fossil Fuels:
Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The plants and animals died. Their remains settled onto the ground and at the bottom of the sea. Layer upon layer of organic material was laid down. Eventually, t... |
NDQ_003122 | Burning gasoline leads to smog and ground-level ozone. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: nonrenewable energy resources
Formation of Fossil Fuels:
Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The plants and animals died. Their remains settled onto the ground and at the bottom of the sea. Layer upon layer of organic material was laid down. Eventually, t... |
NDQ_003123 | Natural gas is obtained from Earths atmosphere. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: nonrenewable energy resources
Formation of Fossil Fuels:
Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The plants and animals died. Their remains settled onto the ground and at the bottom of the sea. Layer upon layer of organic material was laid down. Eventually, t... |
NDQ_003124 | Most coal contains the element sulfur. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: nonrenewable energy resources
Formation of Fossil Fuels:
Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The plants and animals died. Their remains settled onto the ground and at the bottom of the sea. Layer upon layer of organic material was laid down. Eventually, t... |
NDQ_003125 | Nuclear energy is a renewable energy resource. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: nonrenewable energy resources
Formation of Fossil Fuels:
Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The plants and animals died. Their remains settled onto the ground and at the bottom of the sea. Layer upon layer of organic material was laid down. Eventually, t... |
NDQ_003126 | Fuel rods in nuclear power plants are made of carbon. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: nonrenewable energy resources
Formation of Fossil Fuels:
Fossil fuels are made from plants and animals that lived hundreds of millions of years ago. The plants and animals died. Their remains settled onto the ground and at the bottom of the sea. Layer upon layer of organic material was laid down. Eventually, t... |
NDQ_003128 | The primary barrier to solar energy use is that it | a. is not technically feasible, b. causes major pollution problems, c. is too expensive compared to other energy sources, d. all of these | c | Lesson: renewable energy resources
Energy from the Sun:
The Sun is Earths main source of energy. The Sun gives us both light and heat. The Sun changes hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion. This releases huge amounts of energy. The energy travels to the Earth mostly as visible light. The energy is carried throug... |
NDQ_003130 | Hydroelectric plants | a. produce a lot of greenhouse gases, b. create a reservoir that may bury natural or cultural resources, c. release sediment that can bury a landscape, d. produce nitric acid that falls as acid rain | b | Lesson: renewable energy resources
Energy from the Sun:
The Sun is Earths main source of energy. The Sun gives us both light and heat. The Sun changes hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion. This releases huge amounts of energy. The energy travels to the Earth mostly as visible light. The energy is carried throug... |
NDQ_003132 | Wind power | a. comes indirectly from solar energy, b. is cheap to harness on a large scale, c. is welcomed by people everywhere, d. produces a lot of greenhouse gases | a | Lesson: renewable energy resources
Energy from the Sun:
The Sun is Earths main source of energy. The Sun gives us both light and heat. The Sun changes hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion. This releases huge amounts of energy. The energy travels to the Earth mostly as visible light. The energy is carried throug... |
NDQ_003133 | Geothermal energy | a. has extreme safety issues because it is so hot, b. is best where hot water comes to the surface, c. requires cool water be pumped into the ground, d. produces a lot of greenhouse gases | b | Lesson: renewable energy resources
Energy from the Sun:
The Sun is Earths main source of energy. The Sun gives us both light and heat. The Sun changes hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion. This releases huge amounts of energy. The energy travels to the Earth mostly as visible light. The energy is carried throug... |
NDQ_003136 | When energy moves through material, but the material itself does not move, this is | a. radiation, b. convection, c. electromagnetism, d. conduction | d | Lesson: renewable energy resources
Energy from the Sun:
The Sun is Earths main source of energy. The Sun gives us both light and heat. The Sun changes hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion. This releases huge amounts of energy. The energy travels to the Earth mostly as visible light. The energy is carried throug... |
NDQ_003141 | If we could harness it, which of the following energy sources could provide all the energy needed by people around the world for billions of years? | a. wind, b. water, c. biomass, d. geothermal | d | Lesson: renewable energy resources
Energy from the Sun:
The Sun is Earths main source of energy. The Sun gives us both light and heat. The Sun changes hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion. This releases huge amounts of energy. The energy travels to the Earth mostly as visible light. The energy is carried throug... |
NDQ_003144 | Solar energy is used to | a. heat water, b. heat homes, c. generate electricity, d. all of the above | d | Lesson: renewable energy resources
Energy from the Sun:
The Sun is Earths main source of energy. The Sun gives us both light and heat. The Sun changes hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion. This releases huge amounts of energy. The energy travels to the Earth mostly as visible light. The energy is carried throug... |
NDQ_003146 | Possible sources of water power include | a. streams, b. waves, c. tides, d. all of the above | d | Lesson: renewable energy resources
Energy from the Sun:
The Sun is Earths main source of energy. The Sun gives us both light and heat. The Sun changes hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion. This releases huge amounts of energy. The energy travels to the Earth mostly as visible light. The energy is carried throug... |
NDQ_003147 | Wind power has only been harnessed in recent years. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: renewable energy resources
Energy from the Sun:
The Sun is Earths main source of energy. The Sun gives us both light and heat. The Sun changes hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion. This releases huge amounts of energy. The energy travels to the Earth mostly as visible light. The energy is carried throug... |
NDQ_003148 | Generally, to harness the power of water flowing in a stream, the stream must be | a. drained, b. dammed, c. depleted, d. destroye | b | Lesson: renewable energy resources
Energy from the Sun:
The Sun is Earths main source of energy. The Sun gives us both light and heat. The Sun changes hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion. This releases huge amounts of energy. The energy travels to the Earth mostly as visible light. The energy is carried throug... |
NDQ_003149 | The largest geothermal power planet in the United States is in Iceland. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: renewable energy resources
Energy from the Sun:
The Sun is Earths main source of energy. The Sun gives us both light and heat. The Sun changes hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion. This releases huge amounts of energy. The energy travels to the Earth mostly as visible light. The energy is carried throug... |
NDQ_003150 | A wind turbine is a device that uses the energy of wind to | a. grind grain, b. pump water, c. generate electricity, d. all of the above | c | Lesson: renewable energy resources
Energy from the Sun:
The Sun is Earths main source of energy. The Sun gives us both light and heat. The Sun changes hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion. This releases huge amounts of energy. The energy travels to the Earth mostly as visible light. The energy is carried throug... |
NDQ_003151 | Which of the following is an advantage of using biofuels? | a. Growing plants for the fuels uses up carbon dioxide, b. Using the fuels does not produce air pollution, c. Producing the fuels does not require processing, d. all of the above | a | Lesson: renewable energy resources
Energy from the Sun:
The Sun is Earths main source of energy. The Sun gives us both light and heat. The Sun changes hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion. This releases huge amounts of energy. The energy travels to the Earth mostly as visible light. The energy is carried throug... |
NDQ_003152 | To produce electricity, a resource must somehow turn a turbine. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: renewable energy resources
Energy from the Sun:
The Sun is Earths main source of energy. The Sun gives us both light and heat. The Sun changes hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion. This releases huge amounts of energy. The energy travels to the Earth mostly as visible light. The energy is carried throug... |
NDQ_003153 | A geothermal power plant generates electricity with | a. melted rock, b. hot water, c. flowing water, d. wave energy | b | Lesson: renewable energy resources
Energy from the Sun:
The Sun is Earths main source of energy. The Sun gives us both light and heat. The Sun changes hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion. This releases huge amounts of energy. The energy travels to the Earth mostly as visible light. The energy is carried throug... |
NDQ_003154 | The land upstream of a dam may be flooded. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: renewable energy resources
Energy from the Sun:
The Sun is Earths main source of energy. The Sun gives us both light and heat. The Sun changes hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion. This releases huge amounts of energy. The energy travels to the Earth mostly as visible light. The energy is carried throug... |
NDQ_003155 | Most of Earths energy comes directly or indirectly from the Sun. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: renewable energy resources
Energy from the Sun:
The Sun is Earths main source of energy. The Sun gives us both light and heat. The Sun changes hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion. This releases huge amounts of energy. The energy travels to the Earth mostly as visible light. The energy is carried throug... |
NDQ_003156 | The sun is planet Earths main source of energy. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: renewable energy resources
Energy from the Sun:
The Sun is Earths main source of energy. The Sun gives us both light and heat. The Sun changes hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion. This releases huge amounts of energy. The energy travels to the Earth mostly as visible light. The energy is carried throug... |
NDQ_003157 | Solar energy has been used by people only since the late 1900s. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: renewable energy resources
Energy from the Sun:
The Sun is Earths main source of energy. The Sun gives us both light and heat. The Sun changes hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion. This releases huge amounts of energy. The energy travels to the Earth mostly as visible light. The energy is carried throug... |
NDQ_003158 | A solar cell consists of many solar panels. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: renewable energy resources
Energy from the Sun:
The Sun is Earths main source of energy. The Sun gives us both light and heat. The Sun changes hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion. This releases huge amounts of energy. The energy travels to the Earth mostly as visible light. The energy is carried throug... |
NDQ_003159 | Solar power plants use mirrors to focus sunlight. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: renewable energy resources
Energy from the Sun:
The Sun is Earths main source of energy. The Sun gives us both light and heat. The Sun changes hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion. This releases huge amounts of energy. The energy travels to the Earth mostly as visible light. The energy is carried throug... |
NDQ_003160 | The technology needed for most uses of solar energy is expensive. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: renewable energy resources
Energy from the Sun:
The Sun is Earths main source of energy. The Sun gives us both light and heat. The Sun changes hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion. This releases huge amounts of energy. The energy travels to the Earth mostly as visible light. The energy is carried throug... |
NDQ_003161 | Streams with wide valleys are best for producing hydroelectric power. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: renewable energy resources
Energy from the Sun:
The Sun is Earths main source of energy. The Sun gives us both light and heat. The Sun changes hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion. This releases huge amounts of energy. The energy travels to the Earth mostly as visible light. The energy is carried throug... |
NDQ_003162 | Using water power has no negative effects on the environment. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: renewable energy resources
Energy from the Sun:
The Sun is Earths main source of energy. The Sun gives us both light and heat. The Sun changes hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion. This releases huge amounts of energy. The energy travels to the Earth mostly as visible light. The energy is carried throug... |
NDQ_003163 | Wind turbines are inexpensive and long lasting. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: renewable energy resources
Energy from the Sun:
The Sun is Earths main source of energy. The Sun gives us both light and heat. The Sun changes hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion. This releases huge amounts of energy. The energy travels to the Earth mostly as visible light. The energy is carried throug... |
NDQ_003164 | Some car engines can run on pure vegetable oil. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: renewable energy resources
Energy from the Sun:
The Sun is Earths main source of energy. The Sun gives us both light and heat. The Sun changes hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion. This releases huge amounts of energy. The energy travels to the Earth mostly as visible light. The energy is carried throug... |
NDQ_003165 | Geothermal energy can be used without processing. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: renewable energy resources
Energy from the Sun:
The Sun is Earths main source of energy. The Sun gives us both light and heat. The Sun changes hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion. This releases huge amounts of energy. The energy travels to the Earth mostly as visible light. The energy is carried throug... |
NDQ_003166 | fuel made from plants | a. conduction, b. nuclear fusion, c. biofuel, d. convection, e. hydroelectric power, f. radiation, g. solar cell | c | Lesson: renewable energy resources
Energy from the Sun:
The Sun is Earths main source of energy. The Sun gives us both light and heat. The Sun changes hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion. This releases huge amounts of energy. The energy travels to the Earth mostly as visible light. The energy is carried throug... |
NDQ_003167 | device that changes sunlight directly to electricity | a. conduction, b. nuclear fusion, c. biofuel, d. convection, e. hydroelectric power, f. radiation, g. solar cell | g | Lesson: renewable energy resources
Energy from the Sun:
The Sun is Earths main source of energy. The Sun gives us both light and heat. The Sun changes hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion. This releases huge amounts of energy. The energy travels to the Earth mostly as visible light. The energy is carried throug... |
NDQ_003168 | transfer of energy between two objects that are in contact | a. conduction, b. nuclear fusion, c. biofuel, d. convection, e. hydroelectric power, f. radiation, g. solar cell | a | Lesson: renewable energy resources
Energy from the Sun:
The Sun is Earths main source of energy. The Sun gives us both light and heat. The Sun changes hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion. This releases huge amounts of energy. The energy travels to the Earth mostly as visible light. The energy is carried throug... |
NDQ_003169 | transfer of energy through a liquid by currents | a. conduction, b. nuclear fusion, c. biofuel, d. convection, e. hydroelectric power, f. radiation, g. solar cell | d | Lesson: renewable energy resources
Energy from the Sun:
The Sun is Earths main source of energy. The Sun gives us both light and heat. The Sun changes hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion. This releases huge amounts of energy. The energy travels to the Earth mostly as visible light. The energy is carried throug... |
NDQ_003170 | source of the suns energy | a. conduction, b. nuclear fusion, c. biofuel, d. convection, e. hydroelectric power, f. radiation, g. solar cell | b | Lesson: renewable energy resources
Energy from the Sun:
The Sun is Earths main source of energy. The Sun gives us both light and heat. The Sun changes hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion. This releases huge amounts of energy. The energy travels to the Earth mostly as visible light. The energy is carried throug... |
NDQ_003171 | transfer of energy by waves that can travel through matter or across space | a. conduction, b. nuclear fusion, c. biofuel, d. convection, e. hydroelectric power, f. radiation, g. solar cell | f | Lesson: renewable energy resources
Energy from the Sun:
The Sun is Earths main source of energy. The Sun gives us both light and heat. The Sun changes hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion. This releases huge amounts of energy. The energy travels to the Earth mostly as visible light. The energy is carried throug... |
NDQ_003172 | electricity produced by harnessing the energy of flowing water | a. conduction, b. nuclear fusion, c. biofuel, d. convection, e. hydroelectric power, f. radiation, g. solar cell | e | Lesson: renewable energy resources
Energy from the Sun:
The Sun is Earths main source of energy. The Sun gives us both light and heat. The Sun changes hydrogen into helium through nuclear fusion. This releases huge amounts of energy. The energy travels to the Earth mostly as visible light. The energy is carried throug... |
NDQ_003219 | To develop the theory of plate tectonics, scientists first had to accept the idea that | a. Earths core consists of molten metals, b. some organisms can cross the oceans, c. Earths continents are able to move, d. all of the above | c | Lesson: continental drift
The Continental Drift Idea:
Alfred Wegener was an early 20th century German meteorologist. Wegener believed that the continents were once all joined together. He named the supercontinent Pangaea, meaning all earth. Wegener suggested that Pangaea broke up long ago. Since then, the continents h... |
NDQ_003220 | Mountain ranges located on both side of the Atlantic Ocean | a. are the same height and width, b. have the same rock types, structures and ages, c. have ancient fossils and coal seams, d. are just separate mountain ranges | b | Lesson: continental drift
The Continental Drift Idea:
Alfred Wegener was an early 20th century German meteorologist. Wegener believed that the continents were once all joined together. He named the supercontinent Pangaea, meaning all earth. Wegener suggested that Pangaea broke up long ago. Since then, the continents h... |
NDQ_003221 | The idea of continental drift was first proposed in the early | a. 1700s, b. 1800s, c. 1900s, d. 2000s | c | Lesson: continental drift
The Continental Drift Idea:
Alfred Wegener was an early 20th century German meteorologist. Wegener believed that the continents were once all joined together. He named the supercontinent Pangaea, meaning all earth. Wegener suggested that Pangaea broke up long ago. Since then, the continents h... |
NDQ_003222 | Scientists didnt accept the continental drift idea because | a. there was almost no evidence for it, b. Wegener was not liked and no one listened to him, c. there were many other ways to explain the evidence, d. none of these | d | Lesson: continental drift
The Continental Drift Idea:
Alfred Wegener was an early 20th century German meteorologist. Wegener believed that the continents were once all joined together. He named the supercontinent Pangaea, meaning all earth. Wegener suggested that Pangaea broke up long ago. Since then, the continents h... |
NDQ_003223 | Magnetic minerals in volcanic rock point to | a. the current north magnetic pole, b. the north magnetic pole at the time they crystallized, c. the north magnetic pole on the adjacent continent, d. none of these | b | Lesson: continental drift
The Continental Drift Idea:
Alfred Wegener was an early 20th century German meteorologist. Wegener believed that the continents were once all joined together. He named the supercontinent Pangaea, meaning all earth. Wegener suggested that Pangaea broke up long ago. Since then, the continents h... |
NDQ_003224 | Evidence for continental drift comes from ancient | a. magnetic compasses, b. maps of Pangaea, c. coal seams, d. all of the above | c | Lesson: continental drift
The Continental Drift Idea:
Alfred Wegener was an early 20th century German meteorologist. Wegener believed that the continents were once all joined together. He named the supercontinent Pangaea, meaning all earth. Wegener suggested that Pangaea broke up long ago. Since then, the continents h... |
NDQ_003225 | Wegeners idea is correctly referred to as | a. the continental drift hypothesis, b. the continental drift theory, c. the plate tectonics hypothesis, d. the plate tectonics theory | a | Lesson: continental drift
The Continental Drift Idea:
Alfred Wegener was an early 20th century German meteorologist. Wegener believed that the continents were once all joined together. He named the supercontinent Pangaea, meaning all earth. Wegener suggested that Pangaea broke up long ago. Since then, the continents h... |
NDQ_003226 | Wegener observed that the Appalachian Mountains in eastern North America matched mountain ranges in | a. western North Americ, b. South America, c. Greenland, d. Africa | c | Lesson: continental drift
The Continental Drift Idea:
Alfred Wegener was an early 20th century German meteorologist. Wegener believed that the continents were once all joined together. He named the supercontinent Pangaea, meaning all earth. Wegener suggested that Pangaea broke up long ago. Since then, the continents h... |
NDQ_003227 | What was Wegeners continental drift idea? | a. The continents have always been located at their current locations, b. The continents are moving slowly together from their current locations, c. The continents have moved slowly apart to their current locations, d. None of these | c | Lesson: continental drift
The Continental Drift Idea:
Alfred Wegener was an early 20th century German meteorologist. Wegener believed that the continents were once all joined together. He named the supercontinent Pangaea, meaning all earth. Wegener suggested that Pangaea broke up long ago. Since then, the continents h... |
NDQ_003228 | What was Alfred Wegeners role in the development of the theory of plate tectonics? | a. He proposed the hypothesis of continental drift, b. He provided evidence that continents have moved, c. He identified magnetic evidence for plate tectonics, d. two of the above | d | Lesson: continental drift
The Continental Drift Idea:
Alfred Wegener was an early 20th century German meteorologist. Wegener believed that the continents were once all joined together. He named the supercontinent Pangaea, meaning all earth. Wegener suggested that Pangaea broke up long ago. Since then, the continents h... |
NDQ_003230 | In Pangaea, the present continent of South America was attached to present-day | a. Australi, b. Eurasia, c. Africa, d. India | c | Lesson: continental drift
The Continental Drift Idea:
Alfred Wegener was an early 20th century German meteorologist. Wegener believed that the continents were once all joined together. He named the supercontinent Pangaea, meaning all earth. Wegener suggested that Pangaea broke up long ago. Since then, the continents h... |
NDQ_003231 | region of magnetic force surrounding a magnet | a. plate tectonics, b. fossils, c. magnetite crystals, d. continental drift, e. Pangaea, f. magnetic field | f | Lesson: continental drift
The Continental Drift Idea:
Alfred Wegener was an early 20th century German meteorologist. Wegener believed that the continents were once all joined together. He named the supercontinent Pangaea, meaning all earth. Wegener suggested that Pangaea broke up long ago. Since then, the continents h... |
NDQ_003233 | evidence for continental drift identified after Wegeners death | a. plate tectonics, b. fossils, c. magnetite crystals, d. continental drift, e. Pangaea, f. magnetic field | c | Lesson: continental drift
The Continental Drift Idea:
Alfred Wegener was an early 20th century German meteorologist. Wegener believed that the continents were once all joined together. He named the supercontinent Pangaea, meaning all earth. Wegener suggested that Pangaea broke up long ago. Since then, the continents h... |
NDQ_003236 | hypothesis that continents move over Earths surface | a. plate tectonics, b. fossils, c. magnetite crystals, d. continental drift, e. Pangaea, f. magnetic field | d | Lesson: continental drift
The Continental Drift Idea:
Alfred Wegener was an early 20th century German meteorologist. Wegener believed that the continents were once all joined together. He named the supercontinent Pangaea, meaning all earth. Wegener suggested that Pangaea broke up long ago. Since then, the continents h... |
NDQ_003237 | evidence for continental drift identified by Wegener | a. plate tectonics, b. fossils, c. magnetite crystals, d. continental drift, e. Pangaea, f. magnetic field | b | Lesson: continental drift
The Continental Drift Idea:
Alfred Wegener was an early 20th century German meteorologist. Wegener believed that the continents were once all joined together. He named the supercontinent Pangaea, meaning all earth. Wegener suggested that Pangaea broke up long ago. Since then, the continents h... |
NDQ_003239 | Similar fossil records across continents was evidence for continental drift. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: continental drift
The Continental Drift Idea:
Alfred Wegener was an early 20th century German meteorologist. Wegener believed that the continents were once all joined together. He named the supercontinent Pangaea, meaning all earth. Wegener suggested that Pangaea broke up long ago. Since then, the continents h... |
NDQ_003240 | former supercontinent that consisted of all the present continents | a. plate tectonics, b. fossils, c. magnetite crystals, d. continental drift, e. Pangaea, f. magnetic field | e | Lesson: continental drift
The Continental Drift Idea:
Alfred Wegener was an early 20th century German meteorologist. Wegener believed that the continents were once all joined together. He named the supercontinent Pangaea, meaning all earth. Wegener suggested that Pangaea broke up long ago. Since then, the continents h... |
NDQ_003241 | The magnetic north pole and geographic north pole are in the same location. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: continental drift
The Continental Drift Idea:
Alfred Wegener was an early 20th century German meteorologist. Wegener believed that the continents were once all joined together. He named the supercontinent Pangaea, meaning all earth. Wegener suggested that Pangaea broke up long ago. Since then, the continents h... |
NDQ_003242 | theory that explains how continents can drift | a. plate tectonics, b. fossils, c. magnetite crystals, d. continental drift, e. Pangaea, f. magnetic field | a | Lesson: continental drift
The Continental Drift Idea:
Alfred Wegener was an early 20th century German meteorologist. Wegener believed that the continents were once all joined together. He named the supercontinent Pangaea, meaning all earth. Wegener suggested that Pangaea broke up long ago. Since then, the continents h... |
NDQ_003244 | If an ancient coral reef is found in the arctic it means that the continent it is on has drifted. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: continental drift
The Continental Drift Idea:
Alfred Wegener was an early 20th century German meteorologist. Wegener believed that the continents were once all joined together. He named the supercontinent Pangaea, meaning all earth. Wegener suggested that Pangaea broke up long ago. Since then, the continents h... |
NDQ_003246 | The continents have never all been together as a single whole continent. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: continental drift
The Continental Drift Idea:
Alfred Wegener was an early 20th century German meteorologist. Wegener believed that the continents were once all joined together. He named the supercontinent Pangaea, meaning all earth. Wegener suggested that Pangaea broke up long ago. Since then, the continents h... |
NDQ_003247 | The locations of ancient climate zones provide evidence for continental drift. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: continental drift
The Continental Drift Idea:
Alfred Wegener was an early 20th century German meteorologist. Wegener believed that the continents were once all joined together. He named the supercontinent Pangaea, meaning all earth. Wegener suggested that Pangaea broke up long ago. Since then, the continents h... |
NDQ_003252 | The theory of plate tectonics was developed before the idea of continental drift. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: continental drift
The Continental Drift Idea:
Alfred Wegener was an early 20th century German meteorologist. Wegener believed that the continents were once all joined together. He named the supercontinent Pangaea, meaning all earth. Wegener suggested that Pangaea broke up long ago. Since then, the continents h... |
NDQ_003253 | Wegener believed that all the continents were once joined together. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: continental drift
The Continental Drift Idea:
Alfred Wegener was an early 20th century German meteorologist. Wegener believed that the continents were once all joined together. He named the supercontinent Pangaea, meaning all earth. Wegener suggested that Pangaea broke up long ago. Since then, the continents h... |
NDQ_003254 | Wegeners hypothesis of continental drift was widely accepted as soon as it was introduced. | a. true, b. false | b | Lesson: continental drift
The Continental Drift Idea:
Alfred Wegener was an early 20th century German meteorologist. Wegener believed that the continents were once all joined together. He named the supercontinent Pangaea, meaning all earth. Wegener suggested that Pangaea broke up long ago. Since then, the continents h... |
NDQ_003255 | Wegener and his supporters provided a lot of evidence for continental drift. | a. true, b. false | a | Lesson: continental drift
The Continental Drift Idea:
Alfred Wegener was an early 20th century German meteorologist. Wegener believed that the continents were once all joined together. He named the supercontinent Pangaea, meaning all earth. Wegener suggested that Pangaea broke up long ago. Since then, the continents h... |
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