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Ch 13 Review

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How much energy does a 100 Watts light bulb use per year according to the table?

a)

100 kWh

b)

250 kWh

c)

400 kWh

d)

600 kWh

2.

What is one watt equivalent to?

a)

One joule per minute

b)

One joule per second

c)

One joule per hour

d)

One joule per day

3.

What is the primary purpose of the graphs?

a)

To show historical temperature changes

b)

To compare predictions with actual installations

c)

To display economic growth

d)

To illustrate population growth

4.

If the industrial sector's energy consumption decreased by 5%, what would be the new percentage?

a)

26%

b)

31%

c)

28%

d)

22%

5.

What does the graph in the image primarily depict?

a)

Annual oil production by year

b)

Global temperature changes

c)

Population growth over time

d)

Renewable energy usage

6.

Which U.S. regions are mentioned as having potential for new oil discoveries?

a)

Gulf of Mexico, Great Lakes, Rocky Mountains

b)

Continental shelf on the coast of California, Arctic Ocean, Grand Banks

c)

Appalachian Mountains, Mississippi River, Great Plains

d)

Florida Keys, Hudson River, Sierra Nevada

7.

What is the main component of oil shales?

a)

Bitumen

b)

Kerogen

c)

Crude oil

d)

Natural gas

8.

What is the estimated total of ultimately recoverable natural gas resources in the world?

a)

5,000 trillion feet³

b)

15,000 trillion feet³

c)

10,000 trillion feet³

d)

20,000 trillion feet³

9.

Which two regions together account for more than 50% of the world's proven natural gas reserves?

a)

Middle East and Russia

b)

North America and Africa

c)

Asia Pacific and Other/Europe

d)

South and Central America and North America

10.

If you combine the proven natural gas reserves of South and Central America and North America, what is the total percentage?

a)

9.3%

b)

8.0%

c)

10.3%

d)

11.3%

11.

Why is hydraulic fracturing necessary for extracting gas from tight formations?

a)

Gas flows easily from tight formations

b)

Gas does not flow easily from tight formations

c)

It is the cheapest method available

d)

It is the only method that does not use chemicals

12.

In what year did President Dwight Eisenhower present his "Atoms for Peace" speech to the United Nations?

a)

1945

b)

1953

c)

1960

d)

1972

13.

What is the role of neutrons in the nuclear fission process?

a)

They stabilize the reaction.

b)

They initiate the fission process.

c)

They absorb energy.

d)

They convert into protons.

14.

What role do control rods play in a nuclear reactor?

a)

They generate electricity

b)

They absorb neutrons to control the fission reaction

c)

They convert water into steam

d)

They transfer heat to the secondary loop

15.

What is the function of the turbine in a nuclear power plant?

a)

To generate steam

b)

To convert mechanical energy into electrical energy

c)

To absorb neutrons

d)

To cool the reactor core

16.

What processes contribute to the production of radioactive waste in nuclear power?

a)

Solar panel manufacturing

b)

Wind turbine operation

c)

Mining, fuel production, and reactor operation

d)

Hydroelectric dam construction

17.

In what year did the U.S. Department of Energy announce plans to build a high-level waste repository under Yucca Mountain, Nevada?

a)

1987

b)

1995

c)

2000

d)

2010

18.

How many years of research and development were conducted before the funding for the Yucca Mountain project was cut off?

a)

10 years

b)

15 years

c)

20 years

d)

25 years

19.

Who was the U.S. President that cut off funding for the Yucca Mountain project in 2009?

a)

George W. Bush

b)

Bill Clinton

c)

Barack Obama

d)

Donald Trump

20.

What was the primary use of falling water in early American settlements?

a)

Generating electricity

b)

Driving gristmills and sawmills

c)

Irrigating crops

d)

Heating homes

21.

What type of vehicles are highlighted as being high-efficiency in the text?

a)

Diesel trucks

b)

Hybrid gas-electric vehicles

c)

Electric scooters

d)

Gasoline cars

22.

What is the function of a heat exchanger in passive housing?

a)

To increase moisture buildup

b)

To save on heating/cooling and prevent moisture buildup

c)

To enhance air leaks

d)

To reduce insulation

23.

What is the benefit of having well-positioned windows in passive housing?

a)

To block noise

b)

To let in daylight

c)

To increase privacy

d)

To reduce costs

24.

What is the approximate number of jobs provided by wind energy per TW-hr per year?

a)

100

b)

200

c)

300

d)

500

25.

What are Iceland's plans regarding carbon neutrality?

a)

To become the first carbon-neutral country

b)

To reduce carbon emissions by 50%

c)

To eliminate all fossil fuel usage

d)

To increase coal production

26.

How do geothermal heat pumps exchange temperatures with the soil?

a)

By using solar panels.

b)

By using wind turbines.

c)

By pumping fluids through deeply buried pipes.

d)

By burning fossil fuels.

27.

Why are geothermal heat pumps considered efficient?

a)

They require a lot of energy to operate.

b)

They use the Earth's natural warmth.

c)

They are only effective in warm climates.

d)

They rely on fossil fuels.

28.

What are some key components involved in transitioning to new energy systems?

a)

Rethinking policy, energy use practices, and technology

b)

Increasing fossil fuel consumption

c)

Ignoring technological advancements

d)

Reducing renewable energy sources

29.

How does transitioning to new energy systems help with climate change?

a)

It helps avoid extreme climate change

b)

It increases greenhouse gas emissions

c)

It has no impact on climate change

d)

It worsens climate conditions

30.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of transitioning to new energy systems?

a)

Cleaner air

b)

Cost savings

c)

Increased fossil fuel dependency

d)

Avoidance of extreme climate change

31.

What is an alternative to storing and transporting energy according to the text?

a)

Using solar panels

b)

Generating energy locally, on demand

c)

Importing energy from other countries

d)

Using wind turbines

32.

What is the first step in the operation of a fuel cell?

a)

Oxygen enters the electrode.

b)

Hydrogen enters the electrode.

c)

Electrons are stripped from oxygen.

d)

Protons pass through the membrane.

33.

What is the projected percentage contribution of wave energy to the renewable energy scenario for 2050?

a)

0.37%

b)

1.25%

c)

0.14%

d)

3.01%

34.

Which renewable energy source is projected to contribute 1.25% to the energy scenario for 2050?

a)

Geothermal

b)

Tidal

c)

Wave

d)

CSP

35.

Mark Jacobson and Mark Delucchi are researchers mentioned in the text that believe we can get all our electricity from __________ sources?

a)

renewable

b)

nonrenewable

c)

fossil fuels

d)

nuclear

36.

According to the text, by what year do the researchers believe renewable technologies could supply 100% of the world’s energy?

a)

2025

b)

2030

c)

2040

d)

2050

37.

Why is natural gas considered cleaner than coal?

a)

It is more abundant.

b)

It does not release any gases.

c)

It releases less pollution.

d)

It is extracted without any environmental impact.

38.

What is a benefit of nuclear power mentioned in the text?

a)

It is abundant.

b)

It does not create CO2 while operating.

c)

It is a renewable energy source.

d)

It releases methane.

39.

What is a problem associated with nuclear power despite its benefits?

a)

It is being depleted.

b)

It causes environmental damage.

c)

Storage of waste is a problem.

d)

It releases CO2 while operating.

40.

What advancements are making it possible to rely entirely on clean energy technologies?

a)

Innovations in fossil fuels.

b)

Innovations in nuclear power.

c)

Innovations in solar, wind, and wave power.

d)

Innovations in fracking.