Unit 6 APES

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 atomic nuclei

• fission in radioactive fuel

• combustion of fossil fuels

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Which fuel contains the most SULFUR?

• wood

• oil

• natural gas

• coal

Type of fuel source that causes DEFORESTATION

• Solar energy

• Nuclear fission

• Geothermal

• Biomass

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Which of the following 2 use PASSIVE solar energy?

• south-facing room with windows

• solar oven

• solar panels

• photovoltaic cells

Differences in __________ SEPARATE the various components of crude OIL.

• viscosity

• sulfur

• solubility

• boiling points

What is the half-life of Iodine 131?

• 32 days

• 24 days

• 16 days

• 8 days

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Which of the following DOES NOT use a turbine?

• Hydroelectric

• Wind

• Solar

• Nuclear

The poster shown below advertises tours of a power plant.
This power plant produces electricity most likely by using-

• fossil fuels

• biofuels

• solar energy

• geothermal energy

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Put the items below in correct sequence for the generation of electricity using the wind

• 2-1-3-4

• 2-3-1-4

• 2-4-3-1

• 1-2-3-4

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Passive solar design includes all of the following except

• 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

• trees that block the sun for the entire year

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