high level radioactive waste would be ____________. low level radioactive waste would be ___________.

spent fuel rods, exposed clothing

exhaust produced from the plant, spent fuel rods

exposed clothing, spent fuel rods

Most of the developing countries in the world depend on _______ for their main source of energy.

biomass (including wood, manure, etc)

All of the following would increase global greenhouse gas emissions EXCEPT

replace coal power plants with solar energy

use natural gas instead of hydroelectric

reduce the number of nuclear power plants

The main advantage to using natural gas as a fuel or to power industrial plants is that

it burns cleaner and has less air pollutants

natural gas is more abundant and cheaper to harvest/mine

natural gas is one of the most harmful fossil fuels to the environment

it is better for the economy than coal or petroleum

Passive solar design includes all of the following except

trees that block the sun for the entire year

large windows on the south side of the house

floor and walls that will store heat in the winter

overhang that blocks the sun in the summer, but allows it inside in the winter

What is a possible downside to hydroelectric energy?

generates high levels of pollution

high operation and maintenance cost

a downside to relying on biomass as a primary fuel source for a nation is that

it can cause soil erosion, water pollution, and habitat loss

it produces more pollution than coal

Most oil in the US is used

as supplements for human and animal health

Which two things increase the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere ?

burning fossil fuels and deforestation

burning fossil fuels and using renewable energy sources

deforestation and shifting to renewable energy

mining and the production of PV solar panels

Which of the following would result in the greatest savings of gasoline? Assume all trips are same distance in the same location.

use synthetic motor oil instead of petroleum based

in most power plants what is the heat energy used for?

to create steam which turns turbines

to directly power the generator

the heat is transmitted through the electrical grid into homes

nuclear fission which then creates a chain reaction

The major downside to hydraulic fracturing (fracking) is that

the fracking chemicals could get into aquifers and groundwater

the empty spaces left behind can result in earthquakes or buildings collapsing

the equipment that is used is very cheap and often falls apart after a single use

Why don't we use vegetable oils or other biofuels for our transportation needs

would require too much land to produce enough to meet demand

the viscosity isn't appropriate for current engines

they build up in engines long term and cause problems

problems associated with the use of trees for biomass include all of the following except

burning fossilized carbon and releasing it into the atmosphere

the loss of habitat for wildlife and some people

Ways to maximize our energy resources include all of the following EXCEPT

reducing funding for renewable resource development

having lower MPG (miles per gallon) requirements

Human activity adds CO2 to the atmosphere through all of these EXCEPT

transportation with gas powered vehicles

Biomass energy ________.

can be created by microbial action or burned directly as wood or dung

requires fossil fuel input to produce

produces no greenhouse gases when burned

Energy conservation in the United States ________.

can be improved as individuals make conscious choices to reduce personal consumption

can be accomplished only through changes in environmental laws

can be accomplished by changes in tax laws

The high sulfur content of the coal burned in South African power plants means that the ________.

power plants contribute to acidic deposition

coal is very expensive, forcing most poor people to go without electricity

coal is very inexpensive, leading to an improved economy

power plants burn cleanly, with little pollution

Which of the following best explains the energy transformations that occur in a coal burning power plant (in the correct order)?

chemical-heat-mechanical-electrical

chemical-mechanical-heat-electrical

Spent nuclear fuel (already used) is stored at -

on site at the nuclear power plant

The major downside to hydraulic fracturing (fracking) is that

the fracking chemicals could get into aquifers and groundwater

the empty spaces left behind can result in earthquakes or buildings collapsing

the equipment that is used is very cheap and often falls apart after a single use

Why don't we use vegetable oils or other biofuels for our transportation needs

would require too much land to produce enough to meet demand

the viscosity isn't appropriate for current engines

they build up in engines long term and cause problems

APES Unit 6 Energy Resources and Consumption

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9th - 12th Grade

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HS-ESS3-4, HS-ETS1-3, HS-PS3-4

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Due to energy being lost during production, transportation, etc. Coal-burning power plants are only about ____% efficient.

50

1

35

99

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NGSS.HS-PS3-4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

These types of power plants are primarily responsible for acid deposition (including acid rain)

natural gas

petroleum

coal

nuclear

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is NOT an example of biomass?

wood

crop leftovers (the part of the plant that isn't consumed)

manure and/or trash

petroleum

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of fuel produces the most sulfur?

wind

coal

biomass

nuclear fission

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The world gets MOST of their energy through all of the following sources EXCEPT

natural gas

coal

hydroelectric

oil

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

All of the following renewable resources are derived from the sun in some way EXCEPT

biomass

wind

hydroelectric

geothermal

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NGSS.HS-LS2-5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is and example of cogeneration?

heat energy normally wasted is used to power a turbine

a power plant that gets energy from both nuclear and hydroelectric

a type of wind turbine that can be powered by wind or steam

harvesting natural gas and petroleum from the same field

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NGSS.HS-PS3-4

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APES Unit 6 Energy Resources and Consumption

208 questions

Due to energy being lost during production, transportation, etc. Coal-burning power plants are only about ____% efficient.

These types of power plants are primarily responsible for acid deposition (including acid rain)

Which is NOT an example of biomass?

Which type of fuel produces the most sulfur?

The world gets MOST of their energy through all of the following sources EXCEPT

All of the following renewable resources are derived from the sun in some way EXCEPT

What is and example of cogeneration?

Nuclear energy generates waste instead of _____.

If Canada has a population of 35 million people and the annual consumption of petroleum in Canada is 12 barrels per capita, the total annual consumption is closest to

high level radioactive waste would be __. low level radioactive waste would be _.

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APES Unit 6 Energy Resources and Consumption

208 questions

Due to energy being lost during production, transportation, etc. Coal-burning power plants are only about ____% efficient.

These types of power plants are primarily responsible for acid deposition (including acid rain)

Which is NOT an example of biomass?

Which type of fuel produces the most sulfur?

The world gets MOST of their energy through all of the following sources EXCEPT

All of the following renewable resources are derived from the sun in some way EXCEPT

What is and example of cogeneration?

Nuclear energy generates ________ waste instead of _____________.

If Canada has a population of 35 million people and the annual consumption of petroleum in Canada is 12 barrels per capita, the total annual consumption is closest to

high level radioactive waste would be ____________. low level radioactive waste would be ___________.

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Nuclear energy generates waste instead of _____.

high level radioactive waste would be __. low level radioactive waste would be _.