6.1-6.4 Flip-Up Energy

How many BTUs were consumed in the United States in 2017 by consumers that used RENEWABLE ENERGY as a fuel source?

• 11 quadrillion

• 20 quadrillion

• 36 quadrillion

• 97 quadrillion

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An industry uses natural gas for manufacturing and uses the waste heat to produce electricity. This is an example of which of the following processes?

• Cogeneration

• Electrolysis

• Gas hydration

• Gasification

• Reclamation

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Which of the following is the best example of cogeneration?

• A power plant uses both coal and natural gas as fuel.

• A trash-to-steam power plant accepts both residential and commercial waste.

• Several power plants supply the same city with electrical energy.

• Emissions from power plants are captured and stripped of sulfur for commercial sale.

• A coal-fired power plant captures waste heat and uses it to heat adjacent buildings.

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According to the data plotted in the graph above, which of the following is true about the increase in world fossil fuel consumption between 1965 and 1980?

• Increases in oil, coal, and natural gas consumption occurred at about the same rate.

• Increases in oil and coal consumption outpaced the increase in natural gas 

• The increase in natural gas consumption outpaced the increases in oil and coal consumption.

• The increase in oil consumption outpaced the increases in coal and natural gas consumption.

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Which three sources supply the majority of commercial energy in the world today?

• Coal, oil, and natural gas

• Solar, wind, and biomass

• Nuclear, hydropower, and photovoltaics

• Wood, dung, and charcoal

• Fuel cells, geothermal, and tidal power

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Which of the following is a characteristic of nonrenewable energy sources that distinguishes them from renewable energy sources?

• The construction of power plants that use NR energy sources is typically more expensive

• NR energy sources are typically less harmful to wildlife and ecosystems

• NR energy sources typically require additional new technology in order to be used

• NR energy sources typically take a longer time to replenish

Of the following sources, which supplies the most commercial energy in the world today?

• Solar

• Oil

• Biomass

• Nuclear

• Hydroelectric

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Between 1960 and 1970, world oil consumption approximately doubled. Which of the following explanations is consistent with this increase?

• The number of passengers per car increased.

• People drove less, conserving gasoline.

• The price of gasoline increased.

• The number of cars on the road increased.

• Cars that were more fuel-efficient were manufactured.

Which of the following has the largest proven coal reserves?

• South America

• The United States

• Australia

• Indonesia

• Africa

This region has been the largest petroleum exporter for the past four decades.

• Location A

• Location B

• Location C

• Location D

• Location E

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