APES 6.6-6.12 Renewable Resources

Heating and cooling buildings by exchange with shallow groundwater systems is considered a form of ___ energy.  

• geothermal
• solar
• kinetic
• potential

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The poster shown below advertises tours of a power plant.
This power plant produces electricity most likely by using-

• fossil fuels
• biofuels
• solar energy
• geothermal energy

Put the items below in correct sequence for the generation of electricity using the wind
1 – generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
2 – wind turns the wind turbine blade
3 – the gear box transfers mechanical energy to the generator
4 – electricity is transferred to the grid

• 1-2-3-4
• 2-1-3-4
• 2-3-1-4
• 2-4-3-1

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Most of the developing countries in the world depend on _______ for their main source of energy.

• renewable sources
• nuclear
• biomass (including wood, manure, etc)
• coal

Passive solar design includes all of the following except

• large windows on the south side of the house
• floor and walls that will store heat in the winter
• overhang that blocks the sun in the summer, but allows it inside in the winter
• trees that block the sun for the entire year

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a downside to relying on biomass as a primary fuel source for a nation is that

• it can cause soil erosion, water pollution, and habitat loss
• it requires little land use
• it produces no pollution
• it produces more pollution than coal 

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Ultimately, all biofuels are ________, because they are the result of ________.

• geological; sedimentation
• solar; photosynthesis 
• inefficient; decomposition by microorganisms
• synthetic; chemical manipulation of hydrocarbons

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Which of the following is a disadvantage of solar energy?

• It can only be used effectively in certain regions and certain times of day
• It produces greenhouse gases during use
• It is a nonrenewable energy source
• It is inexpensive compared to other sources

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Which of the following DOES NOT use a turbine?

• Hydroelectric
• Wind
• Solar
• Nuclear

Which of the following energy sources has the lowest negative environmental impacts?

• Biomass
• Nuclear
• Natural Gas
• Solar

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