Quiz about Alternative Energy Sources Quiz- P. Stew

Question 1

Why is nuclear energy considered a nonrenewable alternative energy source?

Accepted Answer

Because it requires a mineral fuel mined from Earth

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Because it is derived from the sun's energy

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Because it can be extracted faster than it is replenished

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Because it is unlimited

Question 2

Why is geothermal energy considered a nonrenewable alternative energy source?

Accepted Answer

Because heat can be extracted faster than it is replenished

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Because it is derived from the sun's energy

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Because it requires a mineral fuel mined from Earth

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Because it is unlimited

Question 3

Which of the following is not a source of renewable energy?

Accepted Answer

Nuclear

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Solar

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Fresh water

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Ocean

Question 4

What do solar, fresh water, wind, ocean, and biofuels have in common as energy sources?

Accepted Answer

They all derive from the sun's energy

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They are all nonrenewable

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They all require mineral fuels

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They can all be extracted faster than they are replenished

Question 5

Which renewable energy source is noted for being rapidly growing with strong potential?

Accepted Answer

Wind

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Hydropower

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Biomass

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Solar cells (photovoltaics)

Question 6

According to the diagram, what is the primary benefit of hydropower?

Accepted Answer

It is used today and is an important energy source.

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It has the potential to transition from fossil fuels.

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It produces most electricity from renewable solar energy.

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It is rapidly growing at 30% per year.

Question 7

Which renewable energy source is identified as potentially a very important fuel to transition from fossil fuels?

Accepted Answer

Biomass

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Wind

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Solar cells (photovoltaics)

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Hydropower

Question 8

According to the table, which alternative energy source has the highest recoverable resource in terawatt-hours (TW)?

Accepted Answer

Solar

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Wind

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Biomass

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Geothermal

Question 9

What is the approximate global energy production consumption mentioned in the text?

Accepted Answer

425 exajoules

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13 TW

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90,000 TW

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1,200 TW

Question 10

How much recoverable resource is estimated for wind energy?

Accepted Answer

10 TW

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1,000 TW

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2 TW

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3 TW

Question 11

What is the resource base for geothermal energy as shown in the table?

Accepted Answer

30 TW

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10-30 TW

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300-1,200 TW

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90,000 TW

Question 12

What is one of the limitations of renewable energy according to the provided material?

Accepted Answer

It may not be available when we need it due to daily and seasonal variation.

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It can only be used for transportation.

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It is available in all locations equally.

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It is always cheaper than non-renewable energy sources.

Question 13

Why might solar energy be considered more expensive?

Accepted Answer

It has smaller subsidies compared to other forms of energy.

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It requires large areas of land.

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It is less efficient than wind energy.

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It cannot be stored for future use.

Question 14

What does renewable energy compete with, as mentioned in the material?

Accepted Answer

Other land use

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Non-renewable energy prices

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Government regulations

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Technological advancements

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of alternative energy as mentioned in the material?

Accepted Answer

It causes climate change and raises sea levels.

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It is associated with minimal environmental degradation.

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It does not increase atmospheric CO2.

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The lead time to build plants is short.

Question 16

How many weeks of solar energy reaching Earth's surface is equivalent to all known fossil fuel reserves?

Accepted Answer

10 weeks

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5 weeks

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20 weeks

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50 weeks

Question 17

What is one of the purposes of passive solar energy?

Accepted Answer

To promote cooling in hot weather

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To increase energy consumption

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To block all sunlight from entering buildings

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To generate electricity

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a method of passive solar energy?

Accepted Answer

Using reflective materials to direct sunlight into a building

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Overhangs that block summer sun but allow winter sun in

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Building a wall that absorbs heat during the day and releases it at night

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Planting deciduous trees

Question 19

What is the function of overhangs in passive solar energy design?

Accepted Answer

To allow winter sun in while blocking summer sun

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To absorb heat during the day and release it at night

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To generate electricity from solar panels

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To collect rainwater for household use

Question 20

What is the benefit of building a wall that absorbs heat during the day in passive solar energy design?

Accepted Answer

It retains heat in cold weather by releasing it at night

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It reflects sunlight into the building

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It collects solar energy for electricity

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It provides structural support for solar panels

Question 21

Why would someone plant deciduous trees as part of passive solar energy design?

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To block summer sun and allow winter sun

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To provide fruit and shade in the summer

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To absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen

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To block winter sun and allow summer sun

Question 22

What is the purpose of landscaping in the context of the diagram?

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For shade and wind protection

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To provide a habitat for wildlife

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For aesthetic purposes only

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To increase the property value

Question 23

According to the diagram, where is heat stored in the building?

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In the walls and floor

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In the roof only

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Outside the building

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In the windows

Question 24

How does the sun's position affect the building differently in summer and winter according to the diagram?

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The sun is higher in the summer, providing shading

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The sun is closer to the building in the summer

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The sun's position has no effect on the building

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The sun provides more shading in the winter

Question 25

What do active solar energy systems require to operate?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical power

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Natural convection

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Solar panels only

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Batteries

Question 26

What is used to circulate air, water, or other fluids from solar collectors in active solar energy systems?

Accepted Answer

Electric pumps

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Natural convection currents

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Manual pumps

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Wind turbines

Question 27

Where is the heat stored in active solar energy systems before it is used?

Accepted Answer

In a location where heat is stored

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In the solar panels

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In a location where the energy is used

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In batteries

Question 28

What is the purpose of solar collectors as mentioned in the text?

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To provide space heating or hot water

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To generate electricity

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To cool down spaces

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To collect solar data

Question 29

What is a characteristic feature of the first type of solar collector described in the text?

Accepted Answer

It is usually made of flat glass covered plates over a black background with fluid circulating through tubes

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It has a complex mechanical system

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It uses a series of mirrors to concentrate sunlight

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It is a standalone device without the need for a black background

Question 30

What is unique about the second type of solar collector mentioned in the text?

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It is an evacuated tube collector where each tube along with absorbing fluid passes through a larger tube

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It uses natural gas as an absorbing fluid

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It operates without the use of any fluids

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It is primarily used for solar tracking

Question 31

What is the function of the absorber plate in a flat-plate collector?

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To absorb solar energy and transfer it to the fluid

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To pump fluid through the system

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To insulate the collector from the outside

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To release pressure from the system

Question 32

What is the purpose of the glazing in a flat-plate collector?

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To allow sunlight to reach the absorber plate

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To store the heated fluid

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To circulate the fluid through the system

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To cool down the fluid before it enters the collector

Question 33

Where is the heat for use extracted from in a solar water heating system?

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From the solar tank

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From the copper tube

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From the insulated pipe

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From the pressure relief valve

Question 34

What is the role of the pump in the solar water heating system?

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To move the fluid through the system

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To heat the fluid

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To store excess fluid

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To insulate the system

Question 35

How does the existing water heater integrate with the solar water heater system?

Accepted Answer

It acts as a backup heater when solar energy is insufficient

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It pumps the fluid through the solar water heater

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It insulates the solar tank

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It collects solar energy

Question 36

What does photovoltaic technology convert sunlight into?

Accepted Answer

Electricity

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Heat

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Chemical energy

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Mechanical energy

Question 37

What are photovoltaic components made from?

Accepted Answer

Thin layers of semiconductors

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Thick layers of metal

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Organic materials

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Liquids

Question 38

Do photovoltaic components have moving parts?

Accepted Answer

No, they have no moving parts

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Yes, they have many moving parts

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Yes, but only a few moving parts

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It is not specified

Question 39

How is the growth of photovoltaic energy described?

Accepted Answer

World's faster growing source of energy

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World's slowest growing source of energy

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World's stable growing source of energy

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World's declining source of energy

Question 40

What happens when sunlight strikes the cells of a solar panel?

Accepted Answer

It produces an electric current.

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It creates a cooling effect.

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It generates wind energy.

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It causes the cells to break down.

Question 41

What are the cells of a solar panel made of?

Accepted Answer

Silicon

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Plastic

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Carbon

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Glass

Question 42

What is the purpose of the electric current produced by solar panels as shown in the image?

Accepted Answer

To light a bulb

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To power vehicles

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To heat water

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To produce sound

Question 43

What is photovoltaic technology emerging as in developing countries?

Accepted Answer

A major contributor to off the grid solutions

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A minor contributor to the technology sector

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A replacement for fossil fuels in all sectors

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An educational tool for schools

Question 44

What is one of the challenges that developing countries face which photovoltaic systems help to address?

Accepted Answer

Inability to build a reliable electrical grid

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Lack of skilled labor to operate complex machinery

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High costs of importing fossil fuels

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Overpopulation in urban areas

Question 45

Which of the following can photovoltaic systems power in small villages?

Accepted Answer

Lights and televisions

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Entire cities

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Heavy industrial equipment

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Large-scale transportation systems

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