apes wee 6.12 test

When supplies of a particular energy type are finite, it is known as a

• renewable resource.
• potentially renewable resource.
• nonrenewable resource.
• nondepletable resource.
• perpetual resource.

Which energy source is considered nonrenewable?<br />I. Solar energy<br />II. Nuclear energy<br />III. Fossil fuel

• I only
• II only
• I and II
• II and III
• I, II, and III

Which is NOT a fossil fuel energy resource?

• Coal
• Oil
• Natural Gas
• Uranium
• Petroleum

Which of the following is considered to be a subsistence energy source?<br />I. Coal<br />II. Charcoal<br />III. Wood<br />

• I only
• III only
• I and III
• II and III
• I, II, and III

As countries become more developed, the demand for

• commercial energy sources increases.
• subsistence energy sources increases.
• nuclear energy sources decreases.
• commerical energy sources decreases.
• fossil fuel decreases.

Which is NOT a reason that the use of oil has risen dramatically since 1900?<br />

• Relative ease of extraction
• Relative ease of transportation
• Use as a fuel for transportation
• Relatively low cost
• Abundance in the contiguous United States

Why is petroleum the primary fuel used for transportation in the United States?<br />I. It has a high energy value per unit volume.<br />II. It has quick start and stop times for providing energy.<br />III. It produces a low amount of pollution per Joule.<br />

• I only
• II only
• III only
• I and II only
• I, II, and III

In the United States, which sector utilizes the most energy?

• Transportation
• Industry
• Domestic
• Exports
• Electricity generation

Which energy source can provide the greatest amount of electricity generation in the United States because of its abundance?

• Oil
• Coal
• Nuclear
• Hydroelectric
• Natural gas

What form of nonrenewable energy is currently the least expensive to use for electricity production in terms of cost per kWh?

• Oil
• Coal
• Natural gas
• Nuclear
• Oil sands