U5L8 Energy Resource Unit Review (Practice)

Question 1

Which of the following statements provides evidence of how petroleum has influenced human activity?

Answer 1

The availability of petroleum changed the way people store and package food.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about ozone are true? Select the two correct answers.

Most ground level ozone is released by vehicles.

Ozone in the upper atmosphere protects Earth from the sun’s rays.

Trees and plants help to decrease levels of ozone in the atmosphere.

Ozone is helpful for reducing smog levels.

Ozone at ground level is harmful to human health.

Answer 2

• Ozone in the upper atmosphere protects Earth from the sun’s rays
• Ozone at ground level is harmful to human health.

Question 3

What effect does melting sea ice have on the atmosphere?

Answer 3

The atmosphere gets warmer because there is less sea ice to reflect the sun’s rays.

Question 4

Suppose that a report shows that, for a given year, the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of new construction projects is expected to be $0.0545 per kWh for solar energy and $0.0995 per kWh for geothermal energy. Which form of energy has a better LCOE?

Answer 4

solar energy, because the dollar amount per kWh is lower

Question 5

Why is oil considered a fossil fuel?

Answer 5

It was formed from ancient plants and animal remains.