What is and example of cogeneration?

heat energy normally wasted is used to power a turbine

a power plant that gets energy from both nuclear and hydroelectric

a type of wind turbine that can be powered by wind or steam

harvesting natural gas and petroleum from the same field

What is a possible downside to hydroelectric energy?

generates high levels of pollution

high operation and maintenance cost

Most of the developing countries in the world depend on _______ for their main source of energy.

biomass (including wood, manure, etc)

Passive solar design includes all of the following except

trees that block the sun for the entire year

large windows on the south side of the house

floor and walls that will store heat in the winter

overhang that blocks the sun in the summer, but allows it inside in the winter

a downside to relying on biomass as a primary fuel source for a nation is that

it can cause soil erosion, water pollution, and habitat loss

it produces more pollution than coal

Ultimately, all biofuels are ________, because they are the result of ________.

inefficient; decomposition by microorganisms

synthetic; chemical manipulation of hydrocarbons

According to the second law of thermodynamics, whenever one form of energy is transformed into another,

some of the energy is converted to a less usable form, like heat

all of the energy is put to work

all of the energy is converted into a less usable form, like heat

50% of the energy is put to work, the rest is lost as heat

Which of the following is a disadvantage of solar energy?

It can only be used effectively in certain regions and certain times of day

It produces greenhouse gases during use

It is a nonrenewable energy source

It is inexpensive compared to other sources

Which of the following is NOT one of the disadvantages of water impoundment?

CO 2 emission from cement manufacture to build the impoundment

methane released as organic matter decomposes once covered by water

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30 sec • 1 pt

Which is NOT an example of biomass?

wood

crop leftovers (the part of the plant that isn't consumed)

manure and/or trash

petroleum

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of fuel produces the most sulfur?

wind

coal

biomass

nuclear fission

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How does biomass reduce our carbon footprint by producing less CO2 than fossil fuels?

Plants absorb the same amount of CO2 that is released when it is burned.

Plants remove CO2 from the atmosphere and put it permanently into the ground.

Biomass filters CO2 to make it more environmentally stable.

Biomass doesn't release any CO2 when burned.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following energy sources has the lowest negative environmental impacts?

Biomass

Nuclear

Natural Gas

Solar

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following DOES NOT use a turbine?

Hydroelectric

Wind

Solar

Nuclear

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1 min • 1 pt

Heating and cooling buildings by exchange with shallow groundwater systems is considered a form of ___ energy.

geothermal

solar

kinetic

potential

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1 min • 1 pt

Which is NOT a way to conserve energy?

Using a desktop computer rather than a laptop

Consolidating errands while to make fewer car tips

Replacing incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs

Lowering thermostats during cold months

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Which is NOT an example of biomass?

Which type of fuel produces the most sulfur?

How does biomass reduce our carbon footprint by producing less CO2 than fossil fuels?

Which of the following energy sources has the lowest negative environmental impacts?

Which of the following DOES NOT use a turbine?

Heating and cooling buildings by exchange with shallow groundwater systems is considered a form of ___ energy.

Which is NOT a way to conserve energy?

The poster shown below advertises tours of a power plant.
This power plant produces electricity most likely by using-

All of the following renewable resources are derived from the sun in some way EXCEPT

What is and example of cogeneration?

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Which is NOT an example of biomass?

Which type of fuel produces the most sulfur?

How does biomass reduce our carbon footprint by producing less CO2 than fossil fuels?

Which of the following energy sources has the lowest negative environmental impacts?

Which of the following DOES NOT use a turbine?

Heating and cooling buildings by exchange with shallow groundwater systems is considered a form of ___ energy.

Which is NOT a way to conserve energy?

The poster shown below advertises tours of a power plant.This power plant produces electricity most likely by using-

All of the following renewable resources are derived from the sun in some way EXCEPT

What is and example of cogeneration?

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