Work and Energy Quiz

What is the capacity to do work known as?

• Power

• Energy

• Force

• Work

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What is one joule per second equivalent to?

• 1 Newton

• 1 Watt

• 1 Joule

• 1 Horsepower

How many watt-hours of power does a 100 watt light bulb use if lit for 10 hours?

• 100 watt-hours

• 500 watt-hours

• 1000 watt-hours

• 2000 watt-hours

Which appliance uses 100 kWh per year?

• Television

• Computer

• Dehumidifier

• Electric stove/oven

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On the Distribution of World Mineral Fuels map, which fuel is common closest to the Great Lakes?

• Major petroleum producing regions

• Major natural gas regions

• Major uranium deposits

• Major bituminous coal regions

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What is the function of a pipeline in the context of oil and natural gas?

• To store oil

• To transport oil and gas

• To refine oil

• To drill for oil

What is coal primarily composed of?

• Fossilized animal material

• Fossilized plant material

• Mineral deposits

• Volcanic ash

What type of metals does coal burning release into the atmosphere?

• Precious and rare metals

• Radioactive and toxic metals

• Heavy and light metals

• Noble and inert metals

How much lead is released into the atmosphere by burning a million pounds of lignite coal?

• 100 pounds

• 420 pounds

• 250 pounds

• 600 pounds

"Coal Reserves in the US" chart, wich coal has the highest percentage by tonnage in U.S. coal production in 2010?

• Bituminous

• Subbituminous

• Lignite

• Anthracite