Energy Resources and Impacts

Energy Resources and Impacts

KG - University

20 Qs

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Energy Resources and Impacts

Energy Resources and Impacts

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Other Sciences

KG - University

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Approximately two-thirds of the fossil fuel energy we use is lost as waste heat, and the transfer of energy from fuels to electricity is about 35% efficient. This is primarily a consequence of 
the law of conservation of matter
the first law of thermodynamics
the second law of thermodynamics 
the Hubbert curve

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

"Peak oil" is a current topic of global discussion and debate. This topic refers to
the amount of remaining oil reserves as compared to nuclear fuels 
the amount of oil reserves that have already been consumed
the point at which world oil production will reach a maximum, coinciding with the point at which we will run out of oil
the point at which half the total known oil supply is used up

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes U.S. energy consumption?
Fossil fuels are declining, and renewables are increasing
Most of the electricity generated in the United States comes from nuclear energy
Biofuels are displacing hydroelectric power as the most important renewable energy resource
Fossil fuels continue to be the major energy source for all sectors

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Nuclear energy's most serious environmental and health concerns focus on the unresolved issues surronding
the results of a runaway chain reaction
the habitat destruction involved in the extensive uranium mining process
the short half-life of most of the radioactive isotopes
the issue of permanent waste disposal 

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following best demonstrate(s) the use of passive solar energy?
south-facing windows with stone floors on the inside of the home
a solar cooker
a home with deciduous trees planted outside north-facing windows
a home with evergreens planted outside south-facing windows

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sources of energy cannot be connected to the sun's energy?
biomass
passive solar energy
geothermal energy
wind power

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For the United States, the primary fuel that we use for our energy is
natural gas
coal
oil
nuclear

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