A nonrenewable natural resource formed millions of years ago from plant or animal remains that is used as an energy source is called a(n):

_____ is any material added to the atmosphere that harms organisms, affects the climate, or impacts structures.

Which example is NOT a primary pollutant that can contribute to the formation of secondary air pollution?

Use the following graph to answer the question(s) below. Reference: Ref 9-2 The region that has the LARGEST difference in percent of oil reserves compared to natural gas reserves is:

Currently, the biggest drawbacks to using the new clean coal technologies are:

Use the following scenario to answer the question(s) below.The issue of how to meet our future energy needs is a wicked problem. We want to increase our energy independence and energy security. The United States has large deposits of unconventional oil and natural gas reserves, while the majority of conventional reserves are located in other areas of the world. Conventional oil and gas reserves are easiest to retrieve out of the earth, and we have used those supplies for our energy needs so far. As we deplete those conventional reserves, we turn to unconventional oil and gas reserves for more sources. Reference: Ref 9-3 Which statement is a reason for using our unconventional reserves if they were more difficult to obtain?

Use Infographic 2 below to answer the following question(s). Reference: Ref 9-2 Nuclear energy accounted for _____% of U.S. energy generation by fuel in 2015.

Historically, data show temperature and CO2 levels are related to one another. What does this look like?

Use the following graph to answer the question(s) below. Reference: Ref 9-2 How much more oil does North America produce than natural gas?

Accepting climate change as inevitable and adjusting as best as possible is referred to as: