Energy in Everyday Life Quiz

At what levels are energy decisions made, according to the study material?

• Only at the governmental level

• At the individual, community, and national levels

• Solely at the industrial level

• Only within scientific communities

What should be evaluated when considering the suitability of traditional non-renewable energy sources for future energy needs?

• The color and texture of the energy sources

• The environmental, social, and economic advantages and disadvantages

• The popularity of the energy sources

• The geographical locations where they are found

What are students asked to identify as a threat to the energy system?

• New technological advancements

• The benefits of renewable energy

• Threats to both traditional and renewable energy sources

• The history of energy consumption

What is energy primarily used for in human civilization according to the text?

• Entertainment and leisure activities

• Heating homes and businesses, manufacturing, and other industrial processes

• Only for transportation and communication

• Solely for scientific research

Which of the following is considered a primary energy source?

• Electricity

• Gasoline

• Wind and solar power

• Natural gas used to boil brine

What are secondary energy sources also known as?

• Energy carriers

• Energy transformers

• Energy initiators

• Energy foundations

Until when did most of the human history see little change in the way energy was captured and used?

• The 1930s

• The beginning of the 20th century

• The industrial revolution

• The production of salt in China

How has the transition to more advanced technology affected global energy demand?

• It has decreased due to more efficient use of energy

• It has remained the same as in the past

• It has increased as the global population grows and standards of living rise

• It has shifted entirely to renewable energy sources

As of 2011, which source of energy did the US continue to rely heavily on for electricity, heat, and fuel transportation?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Fossil fuels

• Hydroelectric power

What is the energy equivalent of one British thermal unit (BTU)?

• The energy required to heat one pound of water by one degree Celsius.

• The energy released by burning a single wooden match.

• The energy needed to lift a 1000 gram apple one meter.

• The energy required to light ten 100-watt light bulbs for one hour.