Chapter 8: Energy and Civilization Practice Questions

The shift from using wood as a source of fuel to coal was caused

• by a decline in local supplies of wood.
• the start of World War I.
• an increase in wood prices.
• a decrease in coal prices.

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The remains of plants, animals, and microorganisms are commonly referred to as

• wood.
• compost
• fossil fuel
• organic fuel

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Electricity

• is a valuable form of energy since it can be used for many purposes.
• is difficult to transport.
• is primarily produced from wind, solar, and other renewable technologies.
• can be converted to a fossil fuel.

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People in less developed countries use a high proportion of their energy for

• industrial purposes.
• agriculture.
• transportation.
• residential uses.

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The majority of all electric energy is produced as a result of the burning of fossil fuels.

• True
• False

Fossil fuels are non-renewable.

• True
• False

Large accumulations of modified plant materials form which of the following resources?

• oil
• natural gas
• coal
• all of the options are correct

What percentage of the world's commercial energy is furnished by fossil fuels?

• 0.3
• 0.4
• 0.75
• 0.8

A reserve is a known deposit of energy material that is currently too expensive to extract using today's technology.

• True
• False

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Coal is the most abundant fossil fuel.

• True
• False