Electricity test 3

Which is not one of the five MAJOR categories of end uses for electricity to meet a consumer's needs?

• Lighting.

• Motor-driven equipment.

• Space research projects.

• Heating.

Electric energy is _____ type of energy available for the diverse uses made of its capabilities.

• Is the least affordable.

• Is as affordable as any other.

• Is the most affordable.

• Was once the most affordable.

Electricity's cleanliness at point of use allows it to _____.

• Support sanitation.

• Contribute to health and wellness.

• Support high standards of living.

• All of the above.

The reliability of electric power distribution is _____ of the electric industry.

• A continuing weakness.

• A low priority.

• A defining characteristic.

• A potential future development.

Dependable, safe electricity _____ consumers' lifestyles and their standard of living.

• Supports.

• Actually has little impact upon.

• Occasionally can enhance.

• Will eventually support.

If the supply of an energy resource is diminished after a day of use, this energy form is _____.

• Non-renewable.

• A fixed-sum resource.

• Renewable.

• Both "a" and "b".

If the supply of an energy resource is not diminished after a day of use, this energy form is _____.

• Non-renewable.

• A fixed sum resource.

• Renewable.

• Known as heavy energy.

Which of these are renewable energy forms?

• Solar.

• Geothermal.

• Wind.

• All of the above.

Which of these are non-renewable energy forms?

• Coal.

• Petroleum (oil).

• Natural gas.

• All of the above.

The US is primarily dependent upon _____ for energy.

• Fossil fuels.

• Wood.

• Hydroelectric.

• Synthetic fuels.