Energy Resources and Consumption

The diagram shows which type of solar energy usage?

• Passive solar heat

• Active solar heat

• Photovoltaic cells

• Geothermal heat pump

What type of energy might result in a decline in the population of certain species of birds?

• Wind power

• Passive solar energy

• Hydroelectric power

• Photovoltaic cells

• Geothermal energy

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Of the following, the best example of obtaining energy from biomass is

• Burning coal in a boiler

• Generating electricity with hydroelectric power

• Driving a gas-electric hybrid car

• Burning wood in a stove

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Which of these fossil fuels burns the cleanest?

• coal

• natural gas

• biomass

• petroleum

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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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

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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.

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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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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