Energy: Definition, Forms, and Importance - Science Quiz

Question 1

Which of the following devices converts electrical energy into sound energy?

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Speaker

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Battery

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Microphone

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Light bulb

Question 2

According to the law of conservation of energy, what happens to energy?

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It can neither be created nor destroyed.

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It can be created but not destroyed.

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It can be destroyed but not created.

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It can be both created and destroyed.

Question 3

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

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Solar energy

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear energy

Question 4

Which of these is a smart energy conservation habit?

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Unplugging electronic devices when not in use

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Leaving lights on when not in use

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Running the air conditioner at high settings

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Taking long showers

Question 5

Which of the following is a unit of energy?

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Joule

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Newton

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Watt

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Volt

Question 6

How does energy efficiency help the environment?

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Reduces greenhouse gas emissions

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Increases air pollution

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Depletes natural resources

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Has no impact on the environment

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a form of energy?

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Mass

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Heat

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Light

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Sound

Question 8

The transfer of energy that happens through electromagnetic waves is called:

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Radiation

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Conduction

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Convection

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Mechanical

Question 9

Which energy transformation occurs when you switch on a light?

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Electrical to light

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Chemical to electrical

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Light to electrical

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Electrical to kinetic

Question 10

The unit of energy commonly used by scientists is the:

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Joule

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Watt

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Calorie

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Newton

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy source?

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Solar energy

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Oil

Question 12

The process by which green plants convert light energy into chemical energy is called:

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Combustion

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Conduction

Question 13

The energy efficiency of a device measures its:

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Ability to save energy

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Ability to produce energy

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Rate of energy conversion

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Cost of energy consumption

Question 14

Which of these is **not** a form of energy?

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Matter

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Light

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Heat

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Sound

Question 15

What happens when energy is transferred?

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It changes from one form to another.

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It is destroyed and cannot be used again.

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It is stored indefinitely.

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It disappears into thin air.

Question 16

Which of these devices converts electrical energy into light energy?

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Light bulb

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Solar panel

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Battery

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Wind turbine

Question 17

What does the law of conservation of energy state?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be transferred.

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Energy can be created or destroyed.

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Energy can only be transferred from one object to another.

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Energy is always increasing.

Question 18

Which of these is the best conductor of heat?

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Metal

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Wood

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Plastic

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Water

Question 19

What is the primary source of energy for the Earth?

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The sun

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The moon

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The wind

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The ocean

Question 20

Which of the following is not considered a form of energy?

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Water

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Kinetic energy

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Potential energy

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Thermal energy

Question 21

Which device converts electrical energy into light energy?

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Light bulb

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Battery

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Generator

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Solar panel

Question 22

What is the name of the principle that states that energy cannot be created or destroyed?

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Law of Conservation of Energy

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Law of Thermodynamics

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Law of Gravity

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Law of Inertia

Question 23

How are energy and work related?

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Energy is used to do work.

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Work is used to create energy.

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Energy and work are the same thing.

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There is no relationship between energy and work.

Question 24

Which example demonstrates the conservation of energy?

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A ball that is thrown into the air and falls back down

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A running car

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A burning candle

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A battery that is being charged

Question 25

Fossil fuels are a non-renewable energy source. What environmental concern is associated with using fossil fuels for energy?

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Air pollution

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Renewable energy

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Inexhaustible supply

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Clean energy source

Question 26

Which of these is NOT a form of energy?

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Magnetism

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Heat

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Light

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Sound

Question 27

Which device changes electrical energy into light energy?

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Light bulb

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Battery

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Microphone

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Motor

Question 28

What does the law of conservation of energy state?

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Energy can be transferred but not created or destroyed.

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Energy can be created or destroyed.

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Energy is always lost when transferred.

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Energy can be stored indefinitely.

Question 29

Which of the following is an example of potential energy?

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A falling rock

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A burning candle

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A flowing river

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A moving car

Question 30

What is the unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI)?

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Joule

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Newton

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Watt

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Ampere

Question 31

Which of these is a stored form of energy in chemicals?

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Chemical energy

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Electrical energy

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Thermal energy

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Nuclear energy

Question 32

When an electric motor converts electrical energy into motion, what type of energy conversion happens?

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Electrical to mechanical

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Mechanical to electrical

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Chemical to thermal

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Thermal to kinetic

Question 33

Which of these methods directly transfers energy from one thing to another through touch?

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Conduction

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Radiation

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Convection

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Sublimation

Question 34

Which of these is NOT a renewable source of energy?

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Coal

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Sunlight

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Wind power

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Water power

Question 35

How does switching off lights when leaving a room help save energy?

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It prevents energy waste.

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It creates more energy for other devices.

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It cools down the room.

Question 36

In a food chain, how does energy move from plants to animals?

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Plants to herbivores to carnivores

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Plants to carnivores to herbivores

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Animals to plants

Question 37

Which material is a good insulator, meaning it prevents heat from flowing through it?

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Styrofoam

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Copper

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Water

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Aluminum

Question 38

How does using energy-efficient appliances affect a household's energy consumption?

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Decreases energy consumption

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Increases energy consumption

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Does not affect energy consumption

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Can increase or decrease energy consumption

Question 39

In the energy cycle, what is the correct sequence of energy flow?

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Solar energy -> chemical energy -> thermal energy -> mechanical energy

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Solar energy -> chemical energy -> mechanical energy

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Chemical energy -> solar energy -> thermal energy

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Thermal energy -> chemical energy -> solar energy -> mechanical energy

Question 40

Which energy source is naturally replenished and has a low environmental impact?

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Solar

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Coal

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Nuclear

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Natural gas

Question 41

A ball is thrown straight up into the air. At its highest point, what form of energy does the ball possess?

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Potential energy

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Kinetic energy

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Neither potential nor kinetic energy

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a form of energy?

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Love

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Kinetic energy

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Potential energy

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Electrical energy

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a form of energy?

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Time

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Sound

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Light

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Heat

Question 44

When a ball bounces off a wall, what happens to its energy?

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It is transferred and conserved.

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It is only transferred.

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It is created and destroyed.

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It is only conserved.

Question 45

Which energy type is stored in chemical bonds?

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Chemical energy

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Electrical energy

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Kinetic energy

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Potential energy

Question 46

When a light switch is turned on, what form of energy is converted into light energy?

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Electrical energy

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Chemical energy

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Mechanical energy

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Thermal energy

Question 47

Which of the following is an example of potential energy?

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A ball held above the ground

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A burning fire

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An electric current

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A moving car

Question 48

What is the primary energy source for most living organisms?

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Sunlight

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Wind

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Water

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Fossil fuels

Question 49

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

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Solar energy

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Natural gas

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Coal

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Nuclear energy

Question 50

How does energy efficiency differ from energy conservation?

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Energy efficiency uses less energy for the same task, while energy conservation reduces overall energy consumption.

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Energy efficiency is for businesses, while energy conservation is for individuals.

Question 51

Which advantage do energy-efficient appliances offer?

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Reduced energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions

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Longer appliance lifespan

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Improved food taste

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Faster cooking times

Question 52

What is the significance of fossil fuels in energy production?

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Fossil fuels are major non-renewable sources used to generate electricity and power vehicles.

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Fossil fuels are renewable energy sources that can be used indefinitely.

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Fossil fuels are only used for heating homes and cooking food.