Apes Energy Conservation

Which placement of a wind farm would produce the most energy?

• In the city

• On farmland

• In the desert

• Offshore wind farms found in the ocean

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Which of the following best describes the energy resource used most often for heating and cooking in less developed countries?

• Bituminous coal is primarily used because of its relative abundance and high moisture content.

• Cogeneration from fuel oil systems is primarily used because it has low up-front costs.

• Biomass is the predominant fuel source because it is easily obtained locally.

• Natural gas is the most prevalent fuel source because it is readily available and produces few air pollutants.

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In the majority of less developed countries, the major source of energy for domestic use is which of the following?

• oil

• coal

• biomass

• Nuclear

• geothermal

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How many BTUs were consumed in the United States in 2017 by consumers that used petroleum as a fuel source?

• 28 quadrillion BTUs

• 36 quadrillion BTUs

• 62 quadrillion BTUs

• 97 quadrillion BTUs

Which of the following best describes an advantage of burning biomass rather than burning fossil fuels in developing countries?

• Biomass production requires less open space than fossil fuel extraction does, so land is available for other purposes.

• Burning biomass is associated with fewer human respiratory concerns than fossil fuels are because it does not give off sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides.

• Biomass production is cheaper than fossil fuel extraction, making it more readily available for use.

• Burning biomass is more efficient than burning fossil fuels, providing more available energy from less of the resource.

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An industry uses natural gas for manufacturing and uses the waste heat to produce electricity. This is an example of which of the following processes?

• Cogeneration

• Electrolysis

• Gas hydration

• Gasification

• Reclamation

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Based on the data, which of the following policies would most likely make the greatest reduction in the ecological footprint for all of the cities shown in the graph?

• Setting higher fuel efficiency standards for vehicles

• Increasing the cost to use public transportation

• Offering tax incentives to individuals who recycle clothing and home goods

• Subsidizing the cost of solar panel installation for homeowners

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Which of the following is a drawback to using biofuels, such as ethanol, as a fuel source?

• Ethanol-blended gasoline has higher carbon emissions than petroleum alone.

• The global demand for biofuels is continually decreasing.

• There is high energy investment in producing and processing the crops needed for ethanol production.

• Ethanol-blended gasoline increases the likelihood of freezing gas lines in winter months.

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Based on the diagram, which processes would provide the energy used to generate electricity at the power plant?

• Absorption of incoming solar radiation

• Fusion of atomic nuclei to form heavier nuclei

• Combustion of fossil fuels

• Fission in radioactive fuel

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Which of the following describes an environment where large amounts of oil could form millions of years in the future?

• A volcanic island located along the mid-ocean ridge

• A large glacier in a mountainous area

• A river delta in a forested region

• An area of sand dunes in a desert