CarterEnergy 50th Anniversary

Here's a great way to test what you've learned in our Virtual RoadShow! Become an "Energy Expert" by correctly answering the questions below. All questions are based on content from our exhibits on this website.

Good luck!

1. Petroleum, coal and natural gas are often called Flex fuels Alternative fuels Fossil fuels
2. Petroleum is used to make many everyday products such as crayons, bandaids, CD's and backpacks. True False
3. Besides being an alternative fuel, this energy source was also the primary oil used to light homes back in the 1860's. This product is called Petroleum Ethanol Natural gas
4. Energy produced from the sun is called __________ energy. Alternative Non-renewable Solar
5. If an energy source can be replenished naturally over time, we call it Renewable Biomass Non-renewable
6. About 93% of all the energy we use comes from non-renewable sources. True False
7. Which of the following was considered civilization's first great energy discovery? Gasoline Wind power Fire
8. When oil is first pumped from the ground it is called Fossil fuels Crude oil Kerosene
9. Which of the renewable energy sources listed below can be used as fuel for animals, people and vehicles? Corn Solar Geothermal
10. Which of the following is a renewable energy source? Coal Petroleum Wind
11. Energy is defined as Renewable or non-renewable The ability to do work Something use to heat homes and fuel cars
12. Renewable energy sources provide about 7% of the energy used in the U.S. True False
13. In one 24-hour period, the oil and natural gas industry delivers Enough energy to heat 80 million homes 382 million gallons of gasoline to service stations Both A and B Neither A and B
14. Since 1950, __________ has been the most used source of energy. Solar power Oil Ethanol