Unit 6 - Energy Review

Which fuel contains the most SULFUR?

• wood

• oil

• natural gas

• coal

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Type of fuel source that causes DEFORESTATION

• Solar energy

• Nuclear fission

• Geothermal

• Biomass

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Which of the following 2 use PASSIVE solar energy?

• south-facing room with windows

• solar oven

• solar panels

• photovoltaic cells

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How does CO-GENERATION increase efficiency of a power plant

• it uses two fuel sources

• it uses steam generated for thermal energy

• it uses alternative sources for energy

• it doubles the capacity of a power plant

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Fuel with the GREATEST net-energy potential

• petroleum

• nuclear energy

• natural gas

• coal

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Differences in __________ SEPARATE the various components of crude OIL.

• viscosity

• sulfur

• solubility

• boiling points

Source of energy that causes noise pollution and increase death in birds

• wind energy

• solar energy

• geothermal energy

• biomass energy

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What does the Hubbert's peak represent?

• the point where oil production increases

• the point at which oil production reaches a maximum

• the amount of nuclear fuel available in the world

• the amount of coal reserves in the US

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What is used to generate solar energy on a commercial scale?

• photovoltaic cells

• passive solar system

• large mirrors to concentrate sunlight

• flat-panel solar collector system

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What is the half-life of Iodine 131?

• 32 days

• 24 days

• 16 days

• 8 days