Unit 7 CANVAS APES Energy Quiz

Energy is:

• the ability to do work

• power

• equivalent to heat

• a transfer of power

In the International System of Units (SI), the unit of work or energy is:

• the Joule

• horsepower

• the British Thermal Unit

• the Watt

A magmatic rock that can contain high concentrations of lithium and beryllium is called:

• a pegmatite.

• an evaporite.

• a placer.

• a bauxite.

Which one of the following is not true about oil shale?

• The mining of oil shale does not disrupt very much surface land

• Toxins in oil shale can be leached into the ground water during the refining process.

• The mining, crushing and heating of the oil shale rock requires a large amount of energy.

• The refining of oil shale requires a large amount of water.

The kilowatt-hour is used to measure:

• electrical power

• energy consumption

• voltage

• current

Which one of the following is not an environmental ramification of coal use?

• Coal is extremely flammable.

• Coal burning produces a large amount of ash.

• The transportation of coal requires a large amount of energy.

• Coal burning releases sulfur and nitrogen containing pollutants into the air.

The most famous gold deposits, where 40% of our world's gold comes from is 100 km long and is as deep as 3.6 km occur in...

• The Witwatersrand basin of South Africa

• Cornwall, England

• Searles Lake, California

• Death Valley, California

Approximately how long will the world's supply of coal last at the current consumption levels?

• more than 200 years

• about 100 years

• less than 30 years

• only about 10 years

What is the source of energy for geothermal energy?

• heat from the interior of the earth

• warm rivers

• the uneven heating of the earth's surface

• decomposed organic matter

Which one of the following is not a major concern with developing oil reserves in northern Alaska?

• Threat to wildlife habitats and species

• Potential oil spills and their environmental impact

• Disruption of traditional ways of life for indigenous peoples

• Decrease in global oil prices due to increased supply