Nonrenewable Resources Concept Quiz

Advocates of drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) believe that by using the oil found here we would decrease our dependence on imported oil. However, opponents feel that

• tundra ecosystems recover quickly and can handle the stress of extracting the resource

• there is relatively little oil so it is not worth degrading this fragile ecosystem

• since the oil is an estimated 20-year reserve, we should do more research into this resource

• a switch to renewable energy will eliminate the need for America to use this resource

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Globally, the 3 largest users of coal are

• China, the United States, and India

• Saudi Arabia, Japan, and China

• Russia, the United States, and Mexico

• Russia, China, and India

Which of the following negative impacts is NOT associated with coal mining and burning?

• Fracking used during extraction contaminates water and is associated with earthquakes.

• Carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide gases are emitted.

• Toxic heavy metals, such as mercury and arsenic, are released into the environment.

• Coal ash, which contains heave metals and radium, is toxic and must be stored safely forever.

Which of the following is a true statement about nuclear energy?

• It is created through a fission chain reaction in which neutrons split, releasing high amounts of heat.

• It is formed through nuclear fusion reactions, which create energy currents.

• It is formed from the breakdown of uranium into high-pressure steam.

• It requires other fossil fuels to super-heat the plutonium fuel and separate out the necessary neutrons for the reaction.

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In a nuclear power plant, control rods

• are used to transport the spent nuclear fuel pellets into storage

• are moved in and out of the reactor core to regulate the rate of fission

• separate the reactor core from the turbine and condenser tower to keep radioactive materials from escaping

• are used to moderate water flow through the reactor

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How does hydraulic fracturing contribute directly to climate change?

• Not all methane released from this method is captured; some escapes into the atmosphere

• Fracking operations release extensive amounts of carbon dioxide, which contributes further to climate change

• Fracking can contaminate ground water through leaking pipes that are not monitored properly

• Fracking causes people to burn more methane, which adds more carbon dioxide to the atmosphere