Renewable Energy and Power Plant Considerations

Which of the following lists two benefits and two drawbacks of installing wind turbines in an area near the Chesapeake Bay?

• Benefits: Renewable energy, reduced air pollution. Drawbacks: Potential harm to wildlife, visual impact.

• Benefits: Increased fossil fuel use, higher emissions. Drawbacks: Lower energy costs, improved air quality.

• Benefits: More traffic, increased noise. Drawbacks: More jobs, cleaner water.

• Benefits: Higher taxes, less tourism. Drawbacks: More recreation, better fishing.

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Which of the following are important environmental factors to consider when selecting a location for a nuclear power plant?

• Proximity to water sources, risk of natural disasters, impact on local wildlife

• Availability of skilled labor, cost of construction materials, distance from city center

• Access to highways, local tax incentives, proximity to shopping centers

• Number of existing power plants in the area, local population's average income, amount of rainfall

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Which of the following are things people living closest to a possible nuclear power plant site would most likely be concerned about?

• Safety and risk of accidents, environmental impact, and health effects

• Access to better jobs, improved local schools, and more shopping centers

• Increased tourism, better weather, and more entertainment options

• Lower electricity bills, more public parks, and faster internet speeds

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If you were asked to recommend a renewable energy resource for use in a new community, which would you choose?

• Solar energy

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Nuclear energy

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Water and hydrogen peroxide are:

• Elements

• Compounds

• Mixtures

• Both elements and mixtures

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Which of the following are characteristic properties of water?

• It is colorless and tasteless

• It is a good conductor of electricity

• It is a good solvent and has a high boiling point

• It is magnetic

You have two small, unlabeled beakers each containing 10 mL of liquid. One contains hydrogen peroxide, and one contains water. Which of the following is a way to determine which liquid is in each beaker?

• Add a small amount of potassium iodide to each beaker and observe which one bubbles.

• Smell each beaker to identify hydrogen peroxide by its scent.

• Taste each liquid to determine which is hydrogen peroxide.

• Check the color of the liquids, as hydrogen peroxide is blue.

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Ted’s teacher gave him a silver-colored metal ball and told him it was made of a pure substance. (a) Ted put some water in a graduated cylinder. He then put the ball in the same graduated cylinder with the water, as shown below. What did Ted learn about the ball?

• The ball displaced some water, showing its volume.

• The ball dissolved in water, showing it is soluble.

• The ball changed color in water, showing a chemical reaction.

• The ball floated on water, showing it is less dense than water.

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What else would Ted have to do before he can calculate the density of the ball?

• Measure the mass of the ball

• Measure the color of the ball

• Measure the temperature of the ball

• Measure the speed of the ball

Ted should calculate the density of the ball by:

• Dividing the mass of the ball by its volume

• Multiplying the mass of the ball by its volume

• Adding the mass and volume of the ball

• Subtracting the volume from the mass of the ball