Worksheets(3) APES UNIT 6 Review
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 38mins
Hydroelectric Power uses what source to create energy?
Fire
Air
Water
Rocks
Renewable energy resources produce less_____________ than fossil fuels.
pollution
energy
wind
light
Which of the following is a drawback to wind energy? (Select all that apply)
migration of birds being interrupted
noise
disrupts the landscape
not available in all locations
What is a drawback to hydroelectric power?
fish being isolated on one side of the dam
water in the reservoir becomes warm
increases the dissolved oxygen
increases the rate of nutrient flow downstream
A home is built with clear glass panels that allow sunlight to pass through. This is an example of
Active solar
Passive solar
Parabolic collector
Photovoltaic Cells
Which of the following is not a biofuel or a biomass?
wood
ethanol from corn
dung
methane
If a tractor trailer truck is 20% efficient, what happened to the other 80%
energy is destroyed
energy is lost as heat
the 80% is still in the gas tank
energy is converted into matter
The following are advantages of which type of energy?
· Ideal for mobile combustion engines
· Quick ignition/ turn-off capability
· Cleaner-burning than coal
Petroleum
Coal
Natural Gas
Nuclear Energy
The following are advantages of which type of energy?
· Energy-dense and abundant—will last up to 200 years
· No refining needed
· Easy, safe to transport
· Economic backbone of many small towns
Petroleum
Coal
Natural Gas
Nuclear Energy
The following are advantages of which type of energy?
· Cogeneration power plants can have efficiencies up to 60%
· Efficient for cooking, heating, etc.
· Fewer impurities than coal or oil
Petroleum
Coal
Natural Gas
Nuclear Energy
The following are advantages of which type of energy?
· Emits no CO2
· Offers independence from imported oil
· High energy density, ample supply
Petroleum
Coal
Natural Gas
Nuclear Energy
The following are disadvantages of which type of energy?
· Significant refining required
· Potential for spills on wildlife habitats
· Significant dust and emissions during construction of rigs and refineries
· Human rights/ environmental justice issues in developing countries that export
Will decrease in availability greatly within 40 years
Petroleum
Coal
Natural Gas
Nuclear Energy
The following are disadvantages of which type of energy?
· Mining alters landscapes and endangers humans
· Plants are slow to reach full operating capacity
· Large contributor to acid rain
Petroleum
Coal
Natural Gas
Nuclear Energy
The following are disadvantages of which type of energy?
· Risk of leaks/explosions
· 25x more effective as a greenhouse (warming) gas than CO2
· Low availability because pipelines are needed
Petroleum
Coal
Natural Gas
Nuclear Energy
The following are disadvantages of which type of energy?
· Unpopular, generates protests
· Plants are $$$ to build because of legal challenges
· Potential for catastrophic meltdowns and accidents
· Possible terrorist targets
Petroleum
Coal
Natural Gas
Nuclear Energy
The following are pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions of which type of energy?
· Highest emitter of CO2
· Sulfur
· Trace amounts of toxic metals such as mercury
Petroleum
Coal
Natural Gas
Nuclear Energy
The following are pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions of which type of energy?
· Second highest emitter of CO2
· Hydrocarbons
· Hydrogen sulfide
Petroleum
Coal
Natural Gas
Nuclear Energy
The following are pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions of which type of energy?
· Methane (CH4)
· Hydrocarbons
· Hydrogen sulfide
Petroleum
Coal
Natural Gas
Nuclear Energy
The following are pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions of which type of energy?
· Radioactive waste
· Emissions from uranium mining
Petroleum
Coal
Natural Gas
Nuclear Energy
The country with the highest energy use per capita is
France
Brazil
Japan
United States
Which three sources supply the majority of commercial energy in the world today?
Nuclear, hydropower, and photovoltaics
Wood, dung, and charcoal
Coal, oil, and natural gas
Solar, wind, and biomass
Which of the following is used more often in developing countries?
coal
oil
natural gas
wood
Partially decomposed organic matter that can be burned as fuel is known as
coal
peat
anthracite
wood
Which of the following is an example of a primary source of energy?
Heat
Coal
Petroleum Products
Electricity
Which of the following is an example of a secondary source of energy?
Wind
Biofuels
Solar
Natural gas
Which of the following is the best example of cogeneration?
Several power plants supply the same city with electrical energy.
A coal-fired power plant captures waste heat and uses it to heat adjacent buildings.
Emissions from power plants are captured and stripped of sulfur for commercial sale.
A trash-to-steam power plant accepts both residential and commercial waste.
Fossil fuels form in
aerobic conditions, meaning the form with oxygen
anaerobic conditions, meaning the form with oxygen
aerobic conditions, meaning the form without oxygen
anaerobic conditions, meaning the form without oxygen
What is the dirtiest fossil fuel?
Diesel
Oil
Natural gas
Coal
What is the cleanest of the three fossil fuels?
Nuclear
Petroleum
Oil
Natural gas
How is energy from fossil fuels produced?
The combustion of fossil fuels heats water to produce steam, which then turns a turbine.
The heat released from burning fossil fuels rises and turns a turbine, which then releases carbon dioxide
The steam released from the combustion of fossil fuels turns a generator, which then powers a turbine.
Steam produced from a turbine ignites the fossil fuels, which then powers the generator.
What is the common fuel for nuclear powerplants?
Hydrocarbons
Uranium
Zinc
Cadmium
