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WorksheetsRenewable Energy AP Environmental
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 48mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which is not a form of biomass?
a)
Coal
b)
Ethanol
c)
Charcoal
d)
Manure
2.
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
3.
Which renewable energy sources has become cost competitive with fossil fuels?
a)
Tidal
b)
Geothermal
c)
Wind
d)
Solar photovoltaic
4.
Which is an application of passive solar technology?
a)
Photovoltaic cells
b)
Heat pumps
c)
Solar Water Heating
d)
Solar ovens
5.
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
6.
What is the primary energy created by Photovoltaic systems?
a)
light energy
b)
heat energy
c)
electrical energy
d)
mechanical energy
7.
Which is the fastest growing source of electricity in the country?
a)
wind
b)
solar
c)
hydroelectric
d)
biomass
8.
Wind energy is caused by the uneven ___ of the atmosphere by the sun.
a)
Heating
b)
Cooling
c)
Distribution
d)
Gravity
9.
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.
10.
Which of the following sources of energy will run out first?
a)
Solar
b)
Nuclear
c)
Biomass
d)
Fossil Fuels
11.
Which of the following energy sources has the lowest negative environmental impacts?
a)
Biomass
b)
Nuclear
c)
Natural Gas
d)
Solar
12.
Which of the following DOES NOT use a turbine?
a)
Hydroelectric
b)
Wind
c)
Solar
d)
Nuclear
13.
What is a liquid fuel created completely from biomass?
a)
methane
b)
ethanol
c)
gasohol
d)
electrons
14.
How is energy transported in a circuit with a solar panel and an electronic device?
a)
neutrons
b)
electrons
c)
protons
d)
ions
15.
Using the figure - The region of the United States that has the highest solar radiation per day is
a)
the upper Midwest.
b)
the desert Southwest.
c)
the temperate grasslands.
d)
the coastal plains.
16.
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
17.
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
18.
Bacteria breaking down wastes produces this type of biofuel.
a)
ethane
b)
methane
c)
propane
d)
ethanol
19.
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
20.
All the following materials are generally considered examples of biofuels except:
a)
Peat
b)
Wood
c)
Coal
d)
Methane
21.
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
22.
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
23.
“Power tower” systems generate electricity by:
a)
mirrors that focus sunlight on a central collector and generator
b)
producing hydrogen from water
c)
an array of cells transform sunlight directly into electricity
d)
mirrors that heat oil which circulates and drives a turbine generator
24.
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
25.
Fuel cells produce ___ using ___ .
a)
electricity; hydrogen or methanol
b)
heat; electricity
c)
carbon dioxide; biofuel
d)
light; heat
26.
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
27.
Which of the following statements describe “pump storage” in generating electricity?
a)
off-peak energy is used to store water in an elevated reservoir, and that water is used to generate hydroelectricity during peak hours
b)
generating electricity by impounding ocean water during different tides
c)
hydroelectricity from many small reservoirs
d)
taking advantage of temperature contrasts between shallow groundwater and the surface
28.
Heating and cooling buildings by exchange with shallow groundwater systems is considered a form of ___ energy.
a)
geothermal
b)
solar
c)
kinetic
d)
potential
29.
Use of overhangs that block sunlight in summer but allow the sunlight in winter to warm up the building is an example of: a) solar pond technology b) passive solar energy c) Greek and Roman temple architecture d) photovoltaics
a)
solar pond technology
b)
Passive solar heating
c)
Active solar heating
d)
photovoltaic
30.
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
31.
If a 100 W incandescent light bulb uses 360 kJ of energy per hour, and a compact fluorescent bulb uses as much, how much energy would a compact fluorescent bulb use in 30 minutes?
a)
4.5 kJ
b)
9 kJ
c)
45 kJ
d)
90 kJ
32.
An energy resource that can be regenerated indefinitely, as long as it is not overharvested, is a. perpetual. b. nonrenewable. c. nondepletable. d. unsustainable.
a)
perpetual
b)
unsustainable
c)
nonrenewable
d)
potentially renewable
33.
Use Figure 33.7. What percent of the U.S. energy is provided by nonrenewable energy sources? a. 7 percent b. 60 percent c. 84 percent d. 93 percent e. 99 percent
a)
7 %
b)
60%
c)
84%
d)
93%
34.
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
35.
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
36.
Which country generates the most electricity from wind energy?
a)
China
b)
United States
c)
Denmark
d)
Germany
37.
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
38.
On a worldwide basis the fastest growing renewable source for generating electricity is
a)
water
b)
solar
c)
wind
d)
biomass
39.
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
40.
Which is the largest component of energy generated from renewable sources in the United States?
a)
wind
b)
biomass
c)
hydroelectric
d)
solar
41.
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
42.
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
43.
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
44.
Which would NOT save energy?
a)
Using Energy Star electronics and appliances
b)
Using public transportation instead of private vehicles
c)
Applying sustainable design principles to new construction
d)
Replacing fluorescent bulbs with incandescent bulbs
45.
Which country is the world’s leading producer of hydroelectricity?
a)
China
b)
Brazil
c)
United States
d)
France
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