Environmental Science Quiz (Part 3)

What is the effect of solar energy passing through car windows?

• It cools the car interior

• It is absorbed and radiated back into the car, increasing temperature

• It reflects off the windows, reducing heat

• It has no effect on car temperature

What is the main goal for energy use in a sustainable society?

• Increase energy consumption

• Increase efficiency while reducing costs and pollutants

• Reduce energy production

• Increase fossil fuel use

What is the percentage of U.S. electricity generation from petroleum in 2022?

• 0.9%

• 1.3%

• 3.4%

• 6.3%

What is the main challenge in evaluating energy use for different tasks?

• Lack of technology

• Variety of energy uses and purposes

• High costs

• Limited resources

What is the main difference between modern carbon and fossil carbon?

• Modern carbon is found in fossil fuels, while fossil carbon is in the atmosphere.

• Modern carbon was recently in the atmosphere, while fossil carbon has been stored underground for millions of years.

• Modern carbon is chemically different from fossil carbon.

• Fossil carbon is more environmentally friendly than modern carbon.

What is the primary use of geothermal energy?

• To produce gasoline

• To generate electricity and heat

• To power vehicles

• To create solar panels

What is the process called that produces ethanol from biomass?

• Distillation

• Fermentation

• Combustion

• Photosynthesis

What is a more reliable source of water for hydropower compared to run-of-the-river?

• Water impoundment

• Ocean tides

• Rainwater harvesting

• Groundwater extraction

What is the main advantage of water impoundment over run-of-the-river hydro?

• It requires less infrastructure

• It generates electricity on demand

• It is cheaper to maintain

• It uses less water

What is the effect of methyl mercury in ecosystems?

• It enhances plant growth

• It bioaccumulates in fish

• It purifies water

• It increases oxygen levels