Apes Energy Resources

All of the following are considered to be advantages of nuclear energy EXCEPT

• it produces no hazardous wastes

• it does not produce carbon dioxide

• it is very efficient when compared to fossil fuels

• uranium has a much higher energy content than oil or coal

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The diagram shows which type of solar energy usage?

• Passive solar heat

• Active solar heat

• Photovoltaic cells

• Geothermal heat pump

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

Which of the following toxic heavy metals is released in the burning of coal?

• Nickel

• Mercury

• Lead

• Uranium

• Plutonium

Which of the following large projects likely result in providing people with opportunities for recreational activities?

• Wind power

• Passive solar energy

• Hydroelectric power

• Photovoltaic cells

• Geothermal energy

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Which type of fuel produces the most sulfur?

• wind

• coal

• biomass

• nuclear fission

How does biomass reduce our carbon footprint by producing less CO2 than fossil fuels?

• Plants absorb the same amount of CO2 that is released when it is burned.

• Plants remove CO2 from the atmosphere and put it permanently into the ground.

• Biomass filters CO2 to make it more environmentally stable.

• Biomass doesn't release any CO2 when burned.

Which of the following energy sources has the lowest negative environmental impacts?

• Biomass

• Nuclear

• Natural Gas

• Solar

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Heating and cooling buildings by exchange with shallow groundwater systems is considered a form of ___ energy.  

• geothermal

• solar

• kinetic

• potential

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What is a possible downside to hydroelectric energy?

• generates high levels of pollution 

• high startup cost

• low functional lifespan

• high operation and maintenance cost 

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