Energy Resources & Consumption
Which of the following best describes energy?
The capacity to remain at rest.
The ability to do work.
The measure of an object's mass.
The amount of force exerted on an object.
Which of the following is an example of kinetic energy?
A stationary car
A book on a shelf
Sunlight
A charged battery
Which form of energy is stored in the bonds of molecules?
Thermal energy
Chemical energy
Nuclear energy
Radiant energy
A hydroelectric power plant converts gravitational potential energy into what form of energy before generating electricity?
Chemical energy
Nuclear energy
Kinetic energy
Elastic energy
What is the base unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI)?
Watt
Calorie
Joule
BTU
How many Joules are there in 1 Gigajoule?
What type of energy transformation occurs in solar panels?
Chemical to electrical
Nuclear to thermal
Radiant to electrical
Mechanical to electrical

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In a coal-fired power plant, a series of energy transformations occur. Which of the following correctly describes the initial transformation?
Radiant energy to thermal energy
Chemical energy to thermal energy
Nuclear energy to electrical energy
Mechanical energy to electrical energy
Which of the following is considered a renewable energy source?
Coal
Natural gas
Petroleum
Solar energy
Which of the following statements best compares renewable and non-renewable energy sources?
Renewable sources are finite, while non-renewable sources are continuously replenished.
Renewable sources have lower environmental impacts compared to non-renewable sources.
Non-renewable sources are more sustainable in the long term than renewable sources.
Renewable sources are primarily used for transportation, while non-renewable sources are used for electricity generation.