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ch 12 & 13

Authored by Abby Ski

Science

10th - 12th Grade

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ch 12 & 13
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Hubbert Curve representing global oil production predicts that?

oil production will increase exponentially for the foreseeable future.

oil production will increase, decrease then increase again.

oil production will reach a peak and then decrease

oil production will remain constant

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Utility companies can best reduce peak demand events by...

building power plants with larger generating capacity

keeping an ample supply of coal on hand

using renewable sources to generate peak electricity needs

allowing customers to pay lower prices for energy when peak demand is low

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Put the items below in correct sequence for using wind to generate electricity.

1- A generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

2- Wind turns the wind turbine blade.

3- A gear box transfers mechanical energy to a generator.

4- Electricity is transferred to the grid.

1-2-3-4

2-1-3-4

2-4-3-1

2-3-1-4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

South-facing windows are an example of

active solar energy

passive solar design

wind power

thermal inertia

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of energy is utilized to produce tidal power?

Radiation

Solar Energy

Kinetic energy

Heat energy

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which would NOT save energy?

Replacing fluorescent bulbs with incandescent bulbs

Applying sustainable design principles to new construction

Charging electricity customers according to a tiered rate system

Using public transportation instead of private vehicles

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is petroleum the primary fuel used for transportation in the United States?

  1. It has a high energy value per unit volume
  2. It has quick start and stop times for providing energy
  3. It produces a low amount of pollution per Joule

1 only

2 only

1 and 2 only

3 only

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