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WorksheetsAPES Unit 6 Energy Resources and Consumption
Total questions: 208
Worksheet time: 3hrs 33mins
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Class
Date
1.
Due to energy being lost during production, transportation, etc. Coal-burning power plants are only about ____% efficient.
a)
50
b)
1
c)
35
d)
99
2.
These types of power plants are primarily responsible for acid deposition (including acid rain)
a)
natural gas
b)
petroleum
c)
coal
d)
nuclear
3.
Which is NOT an example of biomass?
a)
wood
b)
crop leftovers (the part of the plant that isn't consumed)
c)
manure and/or trash
d)
petroleum
4.
Which type of fuel produces the most sulfur?
a)
wind
b)
coal
c)
biomass
d)
nuclear fission
5.
The world gets MOST of their energy through all of the following sources EXCEPT
a)
natural gas
b)
coal
c)
hydroelectric
d)
oil
6.
All of the following renewable resources are derived from the sun in some way EXCEPT
a)
biomass
b)
wind
c)
hydroelectric
d)
geothermal
7.
What is and example of cogeneration?
a)
heat energy normally wasted is used to power a turbine
b)
a power plant that gets energy from both nuclear and hydroelectric
c)
a type of wind turbine that can be powered by wind or steam
d)
harvesting natural gas and petroleum from the same field
8.
Nuclear energy generates ________ waste instead of _____________.
a)
radioactive, air pollutants
b)
air pollutants, ash
c)
CO2, uranium ore
d)
radioactive, uranium ore
9.
If Canada has a population of 35 million people and the annual consumption of petroleum in Canada is 12 barrels per capita, the total annual consumption is closest to
a)
420 million
b)
420 billion
c)
5.4 billion
d)
540 million
10.
high level radioactive waste would be ____________. low level radioactive waste would be ___________.
a)
uranium ore, carbon
b)
exhaust produced from the plant, spent fuel rods
c)
spent fuel rods, exposed clothing
d)
exposed clothing, spent fuel rods
11.
what is the earliest stage of coal? (this has the least amount of energy and is the youngest)
a)
peat
b)
lignite
c)
bituminous
d)
anthracite
12.
which of these FOSSIL FUELS burns the cleanest?
a)
coal
b)
natural gas
c)
motor oil
d)
petroleum
13.
Most of the developing countries in the world depend on _______ for their main source of energy.
a)
renewable sources
b)
nuclear
c)
biomass (including wood, manure, etc)
d)
coal
14.
All of the following would increase global greenhouse gas emissions EXCEPT
a)
increasing the number of cars
b)
use natural gas instead of hydroelectric
c)
replace coal power plants with solar energy
d)
reduce the number of nuclear power plants
15.
The main advantage to using natural gas as a fuel or to power industrial plants is that
a)
natural gas is more abundant and cheaper to harvest/mine
b)
it burns cleaner and has less air pollutants
c)
natural gas is one of the most harmful fossil fuels to the environment
d)
it is better for the economy than coal or petroleum
16.
Passive solar design includes all of the following except
a)
large windows on the south side of the house
b)
floor and walls that will store heat in the winter
c)
overhang that blocks the sun in the summer, but allows it inside in the winter
d)
trees that block the sun for the entire year
17.
What is a possible downside to hydroelectric energy?
a)
generates high levels of pollution
b)
high startup cost
c)
low functional lifespan
d)
high operation and maintenance cost
18.
a downside to relying on biomass as a primary fuel source for a nation is that
a)
it can cause soil erosion, water pollution, and habitat loss
b)
it requires little land use
c)
it produces no pollution
d)
it produces more pollution than coal
19.
Most of the energy that we use on Earth can be traced back to
a)
coal
b)
the sun
c)
geothermal heat from the earth
d)
natural gas
20.
Most oil in the US is used
a)
in power plants
b)
for transportation
c)
in cooking
d)
as supplements for human and animal health
21.
Which two things increase the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere ?
a)
burning fossil fuels and using renewable energy sources
b)
burning fossil fuels and deforestation
c)
deforestation and shifting to renewable energy
d)
mining and the production of PV solar panels
22.
If a 100 W incandescent bulb uses 400 kJ of energy per hour. How much would a CFL use that is 3 times as efficient IN 30 MINUTES?
a)
66 kJ
b)
133 kJ
c)
200 kJ
d)
1200 kJ
23.
One gallon of fuel produces 5 lbs of CO2. Two cars drive 100 miles each. The first gets 10 MPG. The second gets 25 MPG. How much LESS CO2 is produced by the second car?
a)
10 pounds
b)
50 pounds
c)
30 pounds
d)
15 pounds
24.
Which of the following would result in the greatest savings of gasoline? Assume all trips are same distance in the same location.
a)
15 mpg to 30 mpg
b)
25 mpg to 35 mpg
c)
30 mpg to 40 mpg
d)
use synthetic motor oil instead of petroleum based
25.
Which region would have the greatest potential for solar technology?
a)
10 degrees north latitude
b)
40 degrees south latitude
c)
35 degrees north latitude
d)
50 degrees south latitude
26.
in most power plants what is the heat energy used for?
a)
to create steam which turns turbines
b)
to directly power the generator
c)
the heat is transmitted through the electrical grid into homes
d)
nuclear fission which then creates a chain reaction
27.
which fossil fuel energy source does the world (and US) have the largest supply of?
a)
natural gas
b)
coal
c)
petroleum
d)
crude oil
28.
which type of hydropower diverts water away from a stream or river and then feeds it back into it after a turbine is spun?
a)
run of the river system
b)
water impoundment
c)
PV cells
d)
geothermal cogeneration plants
29.
Most of the energy with an incandescent light bulb is converted to
a)
heat energy
b)
kinetic energy
c)
potential energy
d)
transportation
30.
The major downside to hydraulic fracturing (fracking) is that
a)
the empty spaces left behind can result in earthquakes or buildings collapsing
b)
the equipment that is used is very cheap and often falls apart after a single use
c)
the fracking chemicals could get into aquifers and groundwater
d)
all of these
31.
Why don't we use vegetable oils or other biofuels for our transportation needs
a)
would require too much land to produce enough to meet demand
b)
the viscosity isn't appropriate for current engines
c)
they build up in engines long term and cause problems
d)
all of these
32.
problems associated with the use of trees for biomass include all of the following except
a)
potential soil eroision
b)
potential deforestation
c)
burning fossilized carbon and releasing it into the atmosphere
d)
the loss of habitat for wildlife and some people
33.
Ways to maximize our energy resources include all of the following EXCEPT
a)
increasing energy efficiency
b)
increasing energy conservation
c)
reducing funding for renewable resource development
d)
having lower MPG (miles per gallon) requirements
34.
In nuclear power plants, the _________ are used to prevent a meltdown during nuclear fission.
a)
fuel rods
b)
control rods
c)
on site storage facilities
d)
pellets of uranium
35.
Human activity adds CO2 to the atmosphere through all of these EXCEPT
a)
clear cutting/deforestation
b)
transportation with gas powered vehicles
c)
burning biomass
d)
agricultural runoff
36.
Biomass energy ________.
a)
requires fossil fuel input to produce
b)
produces no greenhouse gases when burned
c)
can be created by microbial action or burned directly as wood or dung
d)
is a form of fossil fuel
37.
Energy conservation in the United States ________.
a)
can be accomplished only through changes in environmental laws
b)
is unlikely to ever occur
c)
can be accomplished by changes in tax laws
d)
can be improved as individuals make conscious choices to reduce personal consumption
38.
Deposits of natural gas are most numerous in ________.
a)
the Middle East
b)
Panama
c)
South America
d)
USA and Russia
39.
The high sulfur content of the coal burned in South African power plants means that the ________.
a)
coal is very expensive, forcing most poor people to go without electricity
b)
coal is very inexpensive, leading to an improved economy
c)
power plants burn cleanly, with little pollution
d)
power plants contribute to acidic deposition
40.
Coal burning produces more greenhouse gases per unit of energy than any other fuel
a)
True
b)
False
41.
Which of the following energy sources is a non-solar related energy source?
a)
geothermal
b)
natural gas
c)
wind
d)
tar sands
42.
Which of the following best explains the energy transformations that occur in a coal burning power plant (in the correct order)?
a)
chemical-heat-mechanical-electrical
b)
mechanical-electrical
c)
heat-chemical-electrical
d)
chemical-mechanical-heat-electrical
43.
Photovoltaic cells convert sunlight into:
a)
Heat
b)
Motion
c)
Light
d)
Electricty
44.
Spent nuclear fuel (already used) is stored at -
a)
a landfill
b)
on site at the nuclear power plant
c)
a repository in Nevada
45.
Which of the following correctly pairs a renewable energy source with it's pollution/emission?
a)
Coal: sulfur dioxide
b)
wind: carbon dioxide
c)
liquid biofuels: methane
d)
hydroelectricity: toxic metals
46.
Which two countries are leaders in ethanol production (in order)?
a)
U.S. and China
b)
India and France
c)
U.S. and Brazil
d)
China and India
47.
Due to energy being lost during production, transportation, etc. Coal-burning power plants are only about ____% efficient.
a)
50
b)
1
c)
35
d)
99
48.
These types of power plants are primarily responsible for acid deposition (including acid rain)
a)
natural gas
b)
petroleum
c)
coal
d)
nuclear
49.
The major downside to hydraulic fracturing (fracking) is that
a)
the empty spaces left behind can result in earthquakes or buildings collapsing
b)
the equipment that is used is very cheap and often falls apart after a single use
c)
the fracking chemicals could get into aquifers and groundwater
d)
all of these
50.
Most of the energy with an incandescent light bulb is converted to
a)
heat energy
b)
kinetic energy
c)
potential energy
d)
transportation
51.
Why don't we use vegetable oils or other biofuels for our transportation needs
a)
would require too much land to produce enough to meet demand
b)
the viscosity isn't appropriate for current engines
c)
they build up in engines long term and cause problems
d)
all of these
52.
Ways to maximize our energy resources include all of the following EXCEPT
a)
increasing energy efficiency
b)
increasing energy conservation
c)
reducing funding for renewable resource development
d)
having lower MPG (miles per gallon) requirements
53.
Put the items below in correct sequence for the generation of electricity using the wind
1 – generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
2 – wind turns the wind turbine blade
3 – the gear box transfers mechanical energy to the generator
4 – electricity is transferred to the grid
1 – generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
2 – wind turns the wind turbine blade
3 – the gear box transfers mechanical energy to the generator
4 – electricity is transferred to the grid
a)
1-2-3-4
b)
2-1-3-4
c)
2-3-1-4
d)
2-4-3-1
54.
Compared to typical petroleum extraction, oil sands (or tar sands)
a)
require more energy to extract
b)
require more water to extract
c)
releases more carbon dioxide
d)
all of the above
55.
) Scrubbing is a technique used by utilities companies to:
a)
increase the sulfur content in the exhaust gases generated from coal combustion
b)
) increase the nitrogen oxide content in the exhaust gases generated from coal combustion
c)
decrease the water content in the exhaust gases generated from coal combustion
d)
decrease the sulfur oxide content in the exhaust gases generated from coal combustion
56.
The Alaska National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) has made headlines because:
a)
it is the leading source of coal in North America
b)
of proposals to explore for oil there
c)
it is the proposed site for disposal of high-level nuclear waste
d)
further oil migration there is blocked by a trap
57.
Problems with exploiting oil shale and tar sand deposits as an alternative to crude oil include all of the following except:
a)
the deposits are usually deeply buried and difficult to extract
b)
the conversion process to fuel requires a lot of energy
c)
the mining and conversion process requires a lot of water
d)
mining would involve widespread disruption of the land surface
58.
Use Figure. The graph projects the smallest rise from 2008 to 2035 in the use of
a)
Coal
b)
Liquids
c)
Natural Gas
d)
Nuclear
59.
Which is NOT a disadvantage of using nuclear energy?
a)
Radioactive waste disposal
b)
The amount of CO2 released by the reactors
c)
Possible terrorist use of nuclear weapons
d)
Mining uranium
60.
The poster shown below advertises tours of a power plant.
This power plant produces electricity most likely by using-
This power plant produces electricity most likely by using-
a)
fossil fuels
b)
biofuels
c)
solar energy
d)
geothermal energy
61.
A home is built with clear glass panels that allow sunlight to pass through. This is an example of
a)
Active solar
b)
Passive solar
c)
Parabolic collector
d)
Photovoltaic Cells
62.
What is given off as the major waste product in a hydrogen fueled car?
a)
H2
b)
O2
c)
H2O2
d)
H2O
63.
The following are disadvantages of -
· Unpopular, generates protests
· Plants are $$$ to build because of legal challenges
· Potential for catastrophic meltdowns and accidents
· Possible terrorist targets
a)
Petroleum
b)
Coal
c)
Natural Gas
d)
Nuclear Energy
64.
A wheel that changes the force of a moving gas or a liquid into energy
a)
Fossil Fuels
b)
Turbine
c)
Petroleum
d)
Oil Reserves
65.
Fuel cells that use a chemical reaction to generate electricity are using
a)
hydrogen gas
b)
methane gas
c)
water
d)
oil
66.
If a tractor trailer truck is 20% efficient, what happened to the other 80%
a)
energy is destroyed
b)
energy is lost as heat
c)
the 80% is still in the gas tank
d)
energy is converted into matter
67.
How does biomass reduce our carbon footprint by producing less CO2 than fossil fuels?
a)
Plants absorb the same amount of CO2 that is released when it is burned.
b)
Plants remove CO2 from the atmosphere and put it permanently into the ground.
c)
Biomass filters CO2 to make it more environmentally stable.
d)
Biomass doesn't release any CO2 when burned.
68.
Which of the following energy sources has the lowest negative environmental impacts?
a)
Biomass
b)
Nuclear
c)
Natural Gas
d)
Solar
69.
Heating and cooling buildings by exchange with shallow groundwater systems is considered a form of ___ energy.
a)
geothermal
b)
solar
c)
kinetic
d)
potential
70.
All of the following renewable resources are derived from the sun in some way EXCEPT
a)
biomass
b)
wind
c)
hydroelectric
d)
geothermal
71.
What is and example of cogeneration?
a)
heat energy normally wasted is used to power a turbine
b)
a power plant that gets energy from both nuclear and hydroelectric
c)
a type of wind turbine that can be powered by wind or steam
d)
harvesting natural gas and petroleum from the same field
72.
Most of the developing countries in the world depend on _______ for their main source of energy.
a)
renewable sources
b)
nuclear
c)
biomass (including wood, manure, etc)
d)
coal
73.
Which renewable energy does not require spinning a turbine?
a)
hydroelectric
b)
wind
c)
tidal
d)
photovoltaic cells
74.
This fossil fuel is formed from the remains of small organisms that lived in the ocean AND is a thick, black liquid
a)
natural gas
b)
coal
c)
oil
d)
steam
75.
According to the second law of thermodynamics, whenever one form of energy is transformed into another,
a)
all of the energy is put to work
b)
all of the energy is converted into a less usable form, like heat
c)
some of the energy is converted to a less usable form, like heat
d)
50% of the energy is put to work, the rest is lost as heat
76.
The order of grades of coal from lowest energy content to highest energy content is
a)
anthacrite, lignite, bituminous.
b)
anthracite, bituminous, lignite.
c)
lignite, anthracite, bituminous.
d)
bituminous, lignite, anthracite.
e)
lignite, bituminous, anthracite.
77.
Which of the following is not a biofuel or a biomass?
a)
wood
b)
ethanol from corn
c)
dung
d)
methane
78.
Which conventional fossil fuel resource is in largest supply worldwide?
a)
Biomass
b)
Natural gas
c)
Uranium
d)
Oil
e)
Coal
79.
The countries with the largest supplies of coal are
a)
China, Indonesia, the United States, India
b)
India, Brazil, Russia, China
c)
Russia, Indonesia, China, Brazil
d)
Canada, South Africa, Russia
e)
China, the United States, Russia, India
80.
Which type of electricity generating power plant regularly releases toxic metals such as mercury and lead into the atmosphere?
a)
Nuclear power plant
b)
Coal fired power plant
c)
Natural gas fired power plant
d)
Petroleum fired power plant
e)
Wind energy power plant
81.
Petroleum products are primarily used for
a)
production of kerosene as a fuel source.
b)
extraction of tar and asphalt.
c)
gasoline for transportation.
d)
production of petrochemicals needed for industry.
e)
production of plastics.
82.
The major petroleum producing countries of the world from the greatest amount produced to the least amount produced are
a)
Saudi Arabia, Canada, China
b)
Saudi Arabia, the United States, Mexico.
c)
the United States, Russia, Saudi Arabia.
d)
the United States, Canada, Saudi Arabia.
e)
Saudi Arabia, Russia, the United States.
83.
Which resource consists mostly of CH4?
a)
Coal
b)
Natural gas
c)
Oil
d)
Uranium
e)
Biofuel
84.
Which is the cleanest burning fossil fuel?
a)
Coal
b)
Natural gas
c)
Oil
d)
Uranium
85.
Fossil Fuels are
a)
pieces of rock that have been compacted many times
b)
rock that contains 50% plant and animal remains
c)
metamorphic rock
d)
fuels that form from the remains of plant and other organisms that were buried and altered over million of years
86.
What is a possible downside to hydroelectric energy?
a)
generates high levels of pollution
b)
high startup cost
c)
low functional lifespan
d)
high operation and maintenance cost
87.
The following are disadvantages of -
· Mining alters landscapes and endangers humans
· Plants are slow to reach full operating capacity
· Large contributor to acid rain
a)
Petroleum
b)
Coal
c)
Natural Gas
d)
Nuclear Energy
88.
The ADVANTAGES of Fossil Fuels include: (Choose ALL that apply)
a)
low cost
b)
produce a lot of energy
c)
cause air pollution
d)
high cost
89.
One of the risks when fracking for natural gas is _________________________
a)
contamination of drinking water
b)
spills resulting in kerogen exposure in the ecosystem
c)
mine collapse
d)
flooding
90.
A resource that is used faster than we can replace it is known as a
a)
renewable resource
b)
non renewable resource
c)
natural resource
d)
income resource
91.
When lighter atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier element
a)
Nuclear Energy
b)
Nuclear Fission
c)
Nuclear Fusion
d)
Radioactive
92.
When the Nuclei of atoms split and release energy
a)
Nuclear Energy
b)
Nuclear Fission
c)
Nuclear Fusion
d)
Radioactive
93.
The energy within the nucleus of an atom
a)
Nuclear Energy
b)
Nuclear Fission
c)
Nuclear Fusion
d)
Radioactive
94.
The following are advantages of -
· Cogeneration power plants can have efficiencies up to 60%
· Efficient for cooking, heating, etc.
· Fewer impurities than coal or oil
a)
Petroleum
b)
Coal
c)
Natural Gas
d)
Nuclear Energy
95.
The following are advantages of -
· Energy-dense and abundant—will last up to 200 years
· No refining needed
· Easy, safe to transport
· Economic backbone of many small towns
a)
Petroleum
b)
Coal
c)
Natural Gas
d)
Nuclear Energy
96.
The following are advantages of -
· Ideal for mobile combustion engines
· Quick ignition/ turn-off capability
· Cleaner-burning than coal
a)
Petroleum
b)
Coal
c)
Natural Gas
d)
Nuclear Energy
97.
The following are disadvantages of -
· Risk of leaks/explosions
· 25x more effective as a greenhouse (warming) gas than CO2
· Low availability because pipelines are needed
a)
Petroleum
b)
Coal
c)
Natural Gas
d)
Nuclear Energy
98.
The following are disadvantages of -
· 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
a)
Petroleum
b)
Coal
c)
Natural Gas
d)
Nuclear Energy
99.
When fossil fuels, such as oil, are formed, pressure and heat transform plants and animals into:
a)
liquids
b)
ashes
c)
rock
d)
magma
100.
Geothermal energy uses ----------------- to produce electricity.
a)
steam wells
b)
corn
c)
the sun
d)
the wind
101.
Oil and natural gas are created by:
a)
water being heated
b)
water freezing
c)
cooling the same substance
d)
heating the same substance
102.
Which alternative resource can be captured by a kite?
a)
hydroelectric
b)
wind
c)
geothermal
d)
solar
103.
Which alternative energy resource can be used to power cars and may be made from fermenting sugars?
a)
biofuel
b)
wind
c)
solar
d)
geothermal
104.
Why don't we use solar energy or geothermal energy as much as we could?
a)
The sun and geothermal energy are limited.
b)
The sun and geothermal are too weak in certain areas.
c)
The set-up cost is too expensive.
d)
The machines are too large.
105.
When weathering, erosion, and deposition happen over millions of years, the type of rock formed is ____________________.
a)
sedimentary rock
b)
metamorphic rock
c)
igneous rock
d)
coal
106.
Coal is produced over millions of years and does NOT includes which of these steps:
a)
Heat & pressure turn the peat to lignite.
b)
Plants died and were covered by sediments.
c)
Animals died and were covered by sediment.
d)
Time and pressure changes dead plants into peat.
107.
Which group includes ONLY alternative energy sources?
a)
Wind, solar, oil
b)
Geothermal, coal, hydroelectric
c)
Solar, biomass, wind
d)
Oil, natural gas, coal
108.
Fossils are created when an animal or plant is _________________________
a)
Suddenly covered and killed by another substance.
b)
lays down and sleeps for the night.
c)
is covered by layers of rock and soil.
d)
presses itself into clay.
109.
Why do we study fossils?
a)
For fun.
b)
To see how rocks were formed.
c)
to study the past animals, landforms, and plants.
d)
To see how people lived.
110.
What form of alternative energy uses the sun?
a)
Wind power
b)
hydroelectric power
c)
geothermal power
d)
solar power
111.
What form of alternative energy uses a wind turbine?
a)
geothermal power
b)
wind power
c)
solar power
d)
biomass power
112.
What form of alternative energy uses plants and animal waste and turns it into sugar and then liquid fuel?
a)
geothermal power
b)
biomass power
c)
solar power
d)
hydroelectric power
113.
What form of alternative energy uses a dam?
a)
hydroelectric power
b)
geothermal power
c)
biomass power
d)
solar power
114.
What form of alternative energy uses the heat from the earth?
a)
solar power
b)
geothermal power
c)
biomass power
d)
wind power
115.
Which natural resource is a non-renewable resource?
a)
solar
b)
oil
c)
wind
d)
water
116.
Which natural resource is a renewable energy resource?
a)
coal
b)
oil (petroleum)
c)
natural gas
d)
sun
117.
What alternative energy resource could be harmful to the environment which fish live in?
a)
biomass power
b)
wind power
c)
geothermal power
d)
hydroelectric power
118.
Which alternative energy resource can be harmful to birds?
a)
biomass energy
b)
geothermal energy
c)
wind energy
d)
solar energy
119.
Where is sedimentary rock formed?
a)
under sand in the desert
b)
in pockets of molten rock
c)
inside a glacier
d)
at the bottom of bodies of water
120.
Which two items are needed to form fossil fuels and sedimentary rock?
a)
water freezing from
b)
water being heated by the sun
c)
heat and pressure
121.
How does biomass reduce our carbon footprint by producing less CO2 than fossil fuels?
a)
Plants absorb the same amount of CO2 that is released when it is burned.
b)
Plants remove CO2 from the atmosphere and put it permanently into the ground.
c)
Biomass filters CO2 to make it more environmentally stable.
d)
Biomass doesn't release any CO2 when burned.
122.
Which of the following energy sources has the lowest negative environmental impacts?
a)
Biomass
b)
Nuclear
c)
Natural Gas
d)
Solar
123.
Which of the following DOES NOT use a turbine?
a)
Hydroelectric
b)
Wind
c)
Solar
d)
Nuclear
124.
Heating and cooling buildings by exchange with shallow groundwater systems is considered a form of ___ energy.
a)
geothermal
b)
solar
c)
kinetic
d)
potential
125.
Which is NOT a way to conserve energy?
a)
Using a desktop computer rather than a laptop
b)
Consolidating errands while to make fewer car tips
c)
Replacing incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs
d)
Lowering thermostats during cold months
126.
What is and example of cogeneration?
a)
heat energy normally wasted is used to power a turbine
b)
a power plant that gets energy from both nuclear and hydroelectric
c)
a type of wind turbine that can be powered by wind or steam
d)
harvesting natural gas and petroleum from the same field
127.
What is a possible downside to hydroelectric energy?
a)
generates high levels of pollution
b)
high startup cost
c)
low functional lifespan
d)
high operation and maintenance cost
128.
Put the items below in correct sequence for the generation of electricity using the wind
1 – generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
2 – wind turns the wind turbine blade
3 – the gear box transfers mechanical energy to the generator
4 – electricity is transferred to the grid
1 – generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy
2 – wind turns the wind turbine blade
3 – the gear box transfers mechanical energy to the generator
4 – electricity is transferred to the grid
a)
1-2-3-4
b)
2-1-3-4
c)
2-3-1-4
d)
2-4-3-1
129.
Most of the developing countries in the world depend on _______ for their main source of energy.
a)
renewable sources
b)
nuclear
c)
biomass (including wood, manure, etc)
d)
coal
130.
Passive solar design includes all of the following except
a)
large windows on the south side of the house
b)
floor and walls that will store heat in the winter
c)
overhang that blocks the sun in the summer, but allows it inside in the winter
d)
trees that block the sun for the entire year
131.
The most commonly used approach to solar energy collection is ________, in which buildings are designed and building materials chosen to maximize their direct absorption of sunlight in winter, even as they keep the interior cool in the heat of summer.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
132.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of solar energy?
a)
It can only be used effectively in certain regions and certain times of day
b)
It produces greenhouse gases during use
c)
It is a nonrenewable energy source
d)
It is inexpensive compared to other sources
133.
These types of power plants are primarily responsible for acid deposition (including acid rain)
a)
natural gas
b)
petroleum
c)
coal
d)
nuclear
134.
Which is NOT an example of biomass?
a)
wood
b)
crop leftovers (the part of the plant that isn't consumed)
c)
manure and/or trash
d)
petroleum
135.
Nuclear energy generates ________ waste instead of _____________.
a)
radioactive, air pollutants
b)
air pollutants, ash
c)
CO2, uranium ore
d)
radioactive, uranium ore
136.
high level radioactive waste would be ____________. low level radioactive waste would be ___________.
a)
uranium ore, carbon
b)
exhaust produced from the plant, spent fuel rods
c)
spent fuel rods, exposed clothing
d)
exposed clothing, spent fuel rods
137.
what is the earliest stage of coal? (this has the least amount of energy and is the youngest)
a)
peat
b)
lignite
c)
bituminous
d)
anthracite
138.
which of these FOSSIL FUELS burns the cleanest?
a)
coal
b)
natural gas
c)
motor oil
d)
petroleum
139.
All of the following would increase global greenhouse gas emissions EXCEPT
a)
increasing the number of cars
b)
use natural gas instead of hydroelectric
c)
replace coal power plants with solar energy
d)
reduce the number of nuclear power plants
140.
Most of the energy that we use on Earth can be traced back to
a)
coal
b)
the sun
c)
geothermal heat from the earth
d)
natural gas
141.
which of the following is a pollutant from burning coal
a)
sulfur dioxide
b)
nitrogen oxide
c)
particulate matter
d)
all of these
142.
which fossil fuel energy source does the world (and US) have the largest supply of?
a)
natural gas
b)
coal
c)
petroleum
d)
crude oil
143.
The major downside to hydraulic fracturing (fracking) is that
a)
the empty spaces left behind can result in earthquakes or buildings collapsing
b)
the equipment that is used is very cheap and often falls apart after a single use
c)
the fracking chemicals could get into aquifers and groundwater
d)
all of these
144.
In nuclear power plants, the _________ are used to prevent a meltdown during nuclear fission.
a)
fuel rods
b)
control rods
c)
on site storage facilities
d)
pellets of uranium
145.
Type of fuel source that causes DEFORESTATION
a)
Solar energy
b)
Nuclear fission
c)
Geothermal
d)
Biomass
146.
Differences in __________ SEPARATE the various components of crude OIL.
a)
viscosity
b)
sulfur
c)
solubility
d)
boiling points
147.
What is the half-life of Iodine 131?
a)
32 days
b)
24 days
c)
16 days
d)
8 days
148.
What is the description of a fuel cell car?
a)
uses waste oil from food industry into ethanol
b)
uses methane to heat water and steam turns the turbine
c)
uses hydrogen to generate electricity that runs the motor
d)
runs off of internal combustion and a battery
149.
What is coal formed from?
a)
Dead vegetation in swamps that were buried
b)
Dead phytoplankton in oceans that were buried
c)
Rocks with an unusually high carbon content
d)
The souls of stressed out teachers
150.
This is an example of...
a)
Fission reaction
b)
Fusion reaction
c)
Decomposition reaction
d)
Combustion
151.
What controls the reaction within a nuclear reactor?
a)
Control Rods
b)
Moderator
c)
Containment building
d)
Reactor Vessel
152.
A radioactive isotope has a half life of 30 years. At year 0, there are 400 radioactive atoms. How many are left after 120 years of decay?
a)
50 atoms
b)
30 atoms
c)
25 atoms
d)
12.5 atoms
153.
One gallon of fuel produces 5 lbs of CO2. Two cars drive 100 miles each. The first gets 10 MPG. The second gets 25 MPG. How much LESS CO2 is produced by the second car?
a)
10 pounds
b)
50 pounds
c)
30 pounds
d)
15 pounds
154.
Which is not a form of biomass?
a)
Coal
b)
Ethanol
c)
Charcoal
d)
Manure
155.
A hydroelectric power plant's rate of electricity generation depends on
I. The flow rate of the water
II. The vertical distance the water falls
III. The amount of water behind the dam
I. The flow rate of the water
II. The vertical distance the water falls
III. The amount of water behind the dam
a)
I only
b)
I and II only
c)
II only
d)
I and III only
156.
Which renewable energy sources has become cost competitive with fossil fuels?
a)
Tidal
b)
Geothermal
c)
Wind
d)
Solar photovoltaic
157.
Which is an application of passive solar technology?
a)
Photovoltaic cells
b)
Heat pumps
c)
Solar Water Heating
d)
Solar ovens
158.
Which of the following is not a method of generating hydroelectricity?
a)
run-of-the-river
b)
water impoundment
c)
tidal systems
d)
ground source pumps
159.
Wind energy is caused by the uneven ___ of the atmosphere by the sun.
a)
Heating
b)
Cooling
c)
Distribution
d)
Gravity
160.
How does biomass reduce our carbon footprint by producing less CO2 than fossil fuels?
a)
Plants absorb the same amount of CO2 that is released when it is burned.
b)
Plants remove CO2 from the atmosphere and put it permanently into the ground.
c)
Biomass filters CO2 to make it more environmentally stable.
d)
Biomass doesn't release any CO2 when burned.
161.
Which of the following sources of energy will run out first?
a)
Solar
b)
Nuclear
c)
Biomass
d)
Fossil Fuels
162.
Which of the following energy sources has the lowest negative environmental impacts?
a)
Biomass
b)
Nuclear
c)
Natural Gas
d)
Solar
163.
Which of the following DOES NOT use a turbine?
a)
Hydroelectric
b)
Wind
c)
Solar
d)
Nuclear
164.
What is a liquid fuel created completely from biomass?
a)
methane
b)
ethanol
c)
gasohol
d)
electrons
165.
How is energy transported in a circuit with a solar panel and an electronic device?
a)
neutrons
b)
electrons
c)
protons
d)
ions
166.
Which is the largest dam in the world?
a)
Hoover Dam, United States
b)
Three Gorges Dam, China
c)
Itaipu Dam, Brazil and Paraguay
d)
Cragside Dam, England
167.
Which of these converts light from the sun into thermal energy and distributes the heat using pumps and fans?
a)
a concentrated solar plant
b)
a passive solar system
c)
an active solar system
d)
a photovoltaic system
a solar cell
a solar cell
168.
Bacteria breaking down wastes produces this type of biofuel.
a)
ethane
b)
methane
c)
propane
d)
ethanol
169.
What two renewable energy sources are best options for developing countries?
a)
wind and water
b)
solar and wind
c)
geothermal and solar
d)
biomass and solar
170.
Wind velocity generally increases:
I. over hilltops and mountains
II. in mountain passes
III. over sea cliffs
I. over hilltops and mountains
II. in mountain passes
III. over sea cliffs
a)
I only
b)
II and III
c)
I and II
d)
I, II and III
171.
Which of the following is considered to be an example of “passive” solar energy?
a)
solar collectors
b)
photovoltaic cells
c)
building walls that absorb solar heat
d)
solar thermal generators
172.
Which of the following terms refers to a device that generates electricity by chemical reactions involving hydrogen and/or methanol?
a)
power tower
b)
alternative energy
c)
fuel cell
d)
biofuel
173.
Fuel cells produce ___ using ___ .
a)
electricity; hydrogen or methanol
b)
heat; electricity
c)
carbon dioxide; biofuel
d)
light; heat
174.
One of the principal advantages of photovoltaic cells is that they:
a)
convert 80-90% of solar energy into electricity
b)
are made from “Earth-friendly” materials
c)
can be used for power in remote locations
d)
can be produced inexpensively, although costs are rising
175.
Heating and cooling buildings by exchange with shallow groundwater systems is considered a form of ___ energy.
a)
geothermal
b)
solar
c)
kinetic
d)
potential
176.
Which is NOT a way to conserve energy?
a)
Using a desktop computer rather than a laptop
b)
Consolidating errands while to make fewer car tips
c)
Replacing incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs
d)
Lowering thermostats during cold months
177.
If a 100 W incandescent light bulb uses 360 kJ of energy per hour, and a compact fluorescent bulb uses 1/4 as much, how much energy would a compact fluorescent bulb use in 30 minutes? 1000 Watts= 1kJ
a)
4.5 kJ
b)
9 kJ
c)
45 kJ
d)
90 kJ
178.
An energy resource that can be regenerated indefinitely, as long as it is not overharvested, is
a)
perpetual
b)
unsustainable
c)
nonrenewable
d)
potentially renewable
179.
Use Figure 33.7. What percent of the U.S. energy is provided by nonrenewable energy sources?
a)
7 %
b)
60%
c)
84%
d)
93%
180.
Carbon neutrality refers to
I. using renewable sources of energy.
II. an activity that does not change atmospheric CO2 concentrations.
III. implementing efficient measures to reduce carbon emissions.
I. using renewable sources of energy.
II. an activity that does not change atmospheric CO2 concentrations.
III. implementing efficient measures to reduce carbon emissions.
a)
I only
b)
II only
c)
III only
d)
I and II
181.
Which is a disadvantage of solid biomass as an energy source?
a)
Expensive costs that can be prohibitive in developing countries
b)
Emission of chlorofluorocarbons into the atmosphere
c)
Emission of particulate matter and carbon monoxide
d)
Release of more methane than other fuels
182.
Put the items below in correct sequence for using wind to generate electricity.
1 – A generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. 2 – Wind turns the wind turbine blade.
3 – A gear box transfers mechanical energy to a generator.
4 – Electricity is transferred to the grid.
1 – A generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. 2 – Wind turns the wind turbine blade.
3 – A gear box transfers mechanical energy to a generator.
4 – Electricity is transferred to the grid.
a)
1-2-3-4
b)
2-1-3-4
c)
2-3-1-4
d)
2-4-3-1
183.
Which is an aspect of geothermal energy? I. Geothermal energy emits almost no carbon dioxide. II. Geothermal energy is a renewable source of energy. III. Geothermal energy can be used to produce heat and electricity.
a)
I and II
b)
II and III
c)
I and III
d)
I, II and III
184.
Governments can encourage energy conservation by
I. raising taxes on fossil fuel use.
II. offering tax credits to replace old appliances with new energy-efficient appliances.
III. investing in smart grid technology.
I. raising taxes on fossil fuel use.
II. offering tax credits to replace old appliances with new energy-efficient appliances.
III. investing in smart grid technology.
a)
I, II, and III
b)
I, and II
c)
II,, and III
d)
I, and III
185.
Which is an environmentally sound way to maximize our energy resources?
I. Increasing energy efficiency
II. Increasing energy conservation
III. Using fewer renewables
I. Increasing energy efficiency
II. Increasing energy conservation
III. Using fewer renewables
a)
I and III
b)
II and III
c)
I and II
d)
I, II and III
186.
Which of the following is most likely to cause a quicker increase in the amount of electricity generated using renewable energy sources?
a)
A fall in the cost of the technology required to use renewable energy sources
b)
More widespread global incorporation of renewable energy sources
c)
More education on the environmental benefits of the renewable resources
d)
Converting infrastructure to accommodate renewable energy sources
187.
Which is an example of a sustainable practice?
I. Replanting a logged forest
II. Developing substitutes for nonrenewable resources
III. Banning the use of all fossil fuels without a planned transition to an alternative
a)
I only
b)
II only
c)
I and III
d)
I and II
e)
I, II, and III
188.
Fission
a)
two smaller atoms combine to form a larger, different, atom
b)
A large atome is split into tow maller atomes of different elements
c)
Same number of protons iwth differing numbers of neutrons
d)
number of protons plus the number of neutrons.
189.
during fusion and fission, what is the subatomic particle that is introduced to an element?
a)
Proton
b)
electron
c)
neutron
190.
What can sustain a continuous chain reaction (fission) of U-235 without amplification to a nuclear explosion (4% U-235 and 96% U-238)
a)
enrichment
b)
nuclear reactor
c)
moderator
d)
fuel elements
191.
What happens when heat builds up from the uncontrolled decay in the reactor chamber causing the chamber to become molten.
a)
Fuel elements
b)
Loss of coolant accident
c)
meltdown
d)
radioactive wastes
192.
The time for half of the amount of a radioisotope to decay.
a)
radioactive decay
b)
active safety
c)
passive safety
d)
half-life
193.
Fossil Fuels are
a)
pieces of rock that have been compacted many times
b)
rock that contains 50% plant and animal remains
c)
metamorphic rock
d)
fuels that form from the remains of plant and other organisms that were buried and altered over million of years
194.
This fossil fuel has been created by the remains of plants and must be mined from deep within the Earth.
a)
oil
b)
coal
c)
natural gas
d)
solar
195.
Fossil Fuels (choose ALL that apply)
a)
considered nonrenewable resources
b)
cause pollution in the atmosphere
c)
are renewable resources
d)
oil, coal and natural gas
196.
This fossil fuel is formed from the remains of small organisms that lived in the ocean AND is a thick, black liquid
a)
natural gas
b)
coal
c)
oil
d)
steam
197.
The ADVANTAGES of Fossil Fuels include: (Choose ALL that apply)
a)
low cost
b)
produce a lot of energy
c)
cause air pollution
d)
high cost
198.
Natural gas consist of mainly of gaseous compounds called
a)
Ehthene
b)
Methane
c)
Carbon
d)
Nitrogen
199.
Deposits of natural gas are most numerous in ________.
a)
the Middle East
b)
Panama
c)
South America
d)
USA and Russia
200.
As pressure and heat are added, this fossil fuel goes from Peat to lignite, then Bituminous and finally to Anthracite.
a)
Coal
b)
Oil
c)
Natural Gas
d)
Petroleum
201.
Crude oil is
a)
usable in its raw form
b)
formed quickly less than 100 yards below the surface
c)
formed at low temperature and pressure
d)
fractionated to produce a a variety of products from gasoline to plastics
202.
Natural Gas
a)
produces less greenhouse gas than coal
b)
when combusted, has zero net CO2 emissions
c)
will be depleted by 2020 at the current usage rate
d)
is a byproduct of agriculture
203.
One of the risks when fracking for natural gas is _________________________
a)
contamination of drinking water
b)
spills resulting in kerogen exposure in the ecosystem
c)
mine collapse
d)
flooding
204.
Compared to typical petroleum extraction, oil sands (or tar sands)
a)
require more energy to extract
b)
require more water to extract
c)
releases more carbon dioxide
d)
all of the above
205.
Of the four common classes of coal, which is generally the lowest energy content?
a)
Subbituminous
b)
Lignite
c)
Bituminous
d)
Anthracite
206.
How is electricity generated in a coal-fired power plant?
a)
The heat generated from burning coal turns water into steam, which turns a turbine, thus running the electric generator.
b)
The coal is burned, which heats the air. The hot air rises and turns the electric generator�s turbine.
c)
The turbine breaks down the coal into a liquid fuel that powers the electric generator, thus producing an electric current.
d)
organic remains get trapped in nonporous rock and merge into large bodies of complex, energy-rich carbon molecules.
207.
The US Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act requires mining companies
a)
get special permits before mining in state parks
b)
leave surface mines as open pits to prevent acid drainage
c)
Restore areas that have been actively surface mined
d)
all of the above
208.
Differences in __________ SEPARATE the various components of crude OIL.
a)
viscosity
b)
sulfur
c)
solubility
d)
boiling points
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