Question 1

Wind generators do not have any negative environmental impact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Currently,the most successful method of harnessing and using solar energy to produce electricity is the photovoltaic devices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Iceland and Norway are similar in that they both

Accepted Answer

A) have abundant hydroelectric capacity. 
B) have abundant geothermal capacity. 
C) have abundant oil reserves. 
D) All of the statements are correct. 
E) None of the statements are correct. 
A) have abundant hydroelectric capacity. 
B) have abundant geothermal capacity. 
C) have abundant oil reserves. 
D) All of the statements are correct. 
E) None of the statements are correct. A

Question 4

The primary limitation of solar energy is the lack of money needed to fund such projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Converts light energy directly into electricity.

Accepted Answer

A) underground mining 
B) resources 
C) active solar system 
D) photovoltaic cell 
E) surface mining
F)acid mine drainage
G)geothermal energy
H)secondary recovery
I)resources.
J)liquefied natural gas
K)black lung disease
L)nonrenewable energy sources
M)reserves
N)renewable energy sources
O)passive solar system
P)overburden 
A) underground mining 
B) resources 
C) active solar system 
D) photovoltaic cell 
E) surface mining
F)acid mine drainage
G)geothermal energy
H)secondary recovery
I)resources.
J)liquefied natural gas
K)black lung disease
L)nonrenewable energy sources
M)reserves
N)renewable energy sources
O)passive solar system
P)overburden

Question 6

The primary source of energy in much of the developing world is

Accepted Answer

A) natural gas. 
B) coal. 
C) peat. 
D) biomass. 
A) natural gas. 
B) coal. 
C) peat. 
D) biomass.

Question 7

The renewable fuel mandate passed by the U.S.Congress

Accepted Answer

A) requires that ethanol be made from corn. 
B) requires that ethanol be made from cellulose. 
C) requires gasoline producers include higher quantities of ethanol in fuel each year or pay a fine. 
D) All of the statements are requirements. 
A) requires that ethanol be made from corn. 
B) requires that ethanol be made from cellulose. 
C) requires gasoline producers include higher quantities of ethanol in fuel each year or pay a fine. 
D) All of the statements are requirements.

Question 8

Which of the following best matches the description?
-System that traps sunlight energy as heat energy and uses machines to move it.

Accepted Answer

A) underground mining 
B) resources 
C) active solar system 
D) photovoltaic cell 
E) surface mining
F)acid mine drainage
G)geothermal energy
H)secondary recovery
I)resources.
J)liquefied natural gas
K)black lung disease
L)nonrenewable energy sources
M)reserves
N)renewable energy sources
O)passive solar system
P)overburden 
A) underground mining 
B) resources 
C) active solar system 
D) photovoltaic cell 
E) surface mining
F)acid mine drainage
G)geothermal energy
H)secondary recovery
I)resources.
J)liquefied natural gas
K)black lung disease
L)nonrenewable energy sources
M)reserves
N)renewable energy sources
O)passive solar system
P)overburden

Question 9

Which one of the following energy technologies can be used by any country?

Accepted Answer

A) tidal energy 
B) hydroelectric dams 
C) energy conservation technologies 
D) parabolic troughs 
A) tidal energy 
B) hydroelectric dams 
C) energy conservation technologies 
D) parabolic troughs

Question 10

Geothermal and tidal generation of electricity are similar in that

Accepted Answer

A) although they are effective at generating electricity,the sites where the technology can be used are very limited. 
B) both are simple technologies that can be used with little initial investment. 
C) both have the potential to produce large amounts of electricity in many places in the world. 
D) None of the statements is correct. 
A) although they are effective at generating electricity,the sites where the technology can be used are very limited. 
B) both are simple technologies that can be used with little initial investment. 
C) both have the potential to produce large amounts of electricity in many places in the world. 
D) None of the statements is correct.

Question 11

Which one of the following is the most efficient method of using solar energy to produce electricity?

Accepted Answer

A) passive solar systems like sunspaces or trombe walls 
B) parabolic trough 
C) solar power tower 
D) photovoltaic devices 
A) passive solar systems like sunspaces or trombe walls 
B) parabolic trough 
C) solar power tower 
D) photovoltaic devices

Question 12

The burning of solid waste is a major source of energy in industrialized countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Environmental problems associated with geothermal energy include

Accepted Answer

A) water and noise pollution and devastation of caribou herds. 
B) air pollution,corrosion of pipes,and may be toxic to fish. 
C) killing of birds,noise pollution,and is very expensive. 
D) being non-renewable,smells,and has large volumes of waste water. 
A) water and noise pollution and devastation of caribou herds. 
B) air pollution,corrosion of pipes,and may be toxic to fish. 
C) killing of birds,noise pollution,and is very expensive. 
D) being non-renewable,smells,and has large volumes of waste water.

Question 14

Construction of a reservoir for a hydroelectric plant causes very few environmental and social problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The burning of fossil fuels and ________ from nuclear power provide about 86% of the energy used in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) oil 
B) natural gas 
C) coal 
D) electricity 
A) oil 
B) natural gas 
C) coal 
D) electricity

Question 16

Name two incentives to invest in renewable sources of energy.

Accepted Answer

1.Since fossil fuels are nonrenewable,as

Question 17

Over the past ten years,the energy furnished by hydroelectricity worldwide decreased by about 18 percent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The use of biomass for cooking and heating is an important source of energy in many less developed countries.Which of the following is an issue related to this use of biomass?

Accepted Answer

A) It uses up oxygen. 
B) It contributes to climate change. 
C) It contributes to air pollution. 
D) All of the statements are correct. 
A) It uses up oxygen. 
B) It contributes to climate change. 
C) It contributes to air pollution. 
D) All of the statements are correct.

Question 19

One of the major causes of desertification is

Accepted Answer

A) demand for fuelwood. 
B) drought. 
C) loss of fertile soil. 
D) flooding. 
A) demand for fuelwood. 
B) drought. 
C) loss of fertile soil. 
D) flooding.

Question 20

Since fossil fuels are ________,as they become ________ the price ________.

Accepted Answer

A) abundant;available;falls 
B) renewable;scarce;rises 
C) nonrenewable;available;fluctuates 
D) renewable;abundant;rises 
E) nonrenewable;scarce;rises 
A) abundant;available;falls 
B) renewable;scarce;rises 
C) nonrenewable;available;fluctuates 
D) renewable;abundant;rises 
E) nonrenewable;scarce;rises

Wind generators do not have any negative environmental impact.

Currently,the most successful method of harnessing and using solar energy to produce electricity is the photovoltaic devices.

Iceland and Norway are similar in that they both

The primary limitation of solar energy is the lack of money needed to fund such projects.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Converts light energy directly into electricity.

The primary source of energy in much of the developing world is

The renewable fuel mandate passed by the U.S.Congress

Which of the following best matches the description? -System that traps sunlight energy as heat energy and uses machines to move it.

Which one of the following energy technologies can be used by any country?

Geothermal and tidal generation of electricity are similar in that

Which one of the following is the most efficient method of using solar energy to produce electricity?

The burning of solid waste is a major source of energy in industrialized countries.

Environmental problems associated with geothermal energy include

Construction of a reservoir for a hydroelectric plant causes very few environmental and social problems.

The burning of fossil fuels and ________ from nuclear power provide about 86% of the energy used in the world.

Name two incentives to invest in renewable sources of energy.

Over the past ten years,the energy furnished by hydroelectricity worldwide decreased by about 18 percent.

The use of biomass for cooking and heating is an important source of energy in many less developed countries.Which of the following is an issue related to this use of biomass?

One of the major causes of desertification is

Since fossil fuels are ,as they become the price .

Environmental Interrelationships

Environmental Ethics

Risk,economics,and Environmental Concerns

Interrelated Scientific Principles

Interactions: Environments and Organisms

Kinds of Ecosystems and Communities

Populations: Characteristics and Issues

Energy and Civilization: Patterns of Consumption

Nonrenewable Energy Sources

Biodiversity

Land-Use

Soil

Agricultural Methods

Water

Air Quality Issues

Climate Change: a 21st Century Issue

Solid Waste Management and Disposal

Environmental Regulations: Hazardous Substances and Wastes

Environmental Policy

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Exam 10: Renewable Energy Sources

Wind generators do not have any negative environmental impact.

Currently,the most successful method of harnessing and using solar energy to produce electricity is the photovoltaic devices.

Iceland and Norway are similar in that they both

The primary limitation of solar energy is the lack of money needed to fund such projects.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Converts light energy directly into electricity.

The primary source of energy in much of the developing world is

The renewable fuel mandate passed by the U.S.Congress

Which of the following best matches the description? -System that traps sunlight energy as heat energy and uses machines to move it.

Which one of the following energy technologies can be used by any country?

Geothermal and tidal generation of electricity are similar in that

Which one of the following is the most efficient method of using solar energy to produce electricity?

The burning of solid waste is a major source of energy in industrialized countries.

Environmental problems associated with geothermal energy include

Construction of a reservoir for a hydroelectric plant causes very few environmental and social problems.

The burning of fossil fuels and ________ from nuclear power provide about 86% of the energy used in the world.

Name two incentives to invest in renewable sources of energy.

Over the past ten years,the energy furnished by hydroelectricity worldwide decreased by about 18 percent.

The use of biomass for cooking and heating is an important source of energy in many less developed countries.Which of the following is an issue related to this use of biomass?

One of the major causes of desertification is

Since fossil fuels are ________,as they become ________ the price ________.

Environmental Interrelationships

Environmental Ethics

Risk,economics,and Environmental Concerns

Interrelated Scientific Principles

Interactions: Environments and Organisms

Kinds of Ecosystems and Communities

Populations: Characteristics and Issues

Energy and Civilization: Patterns of Consumption

Nonrenewable Energy Sources

Biodiversity

Land-Use

Soil

Agricultural Methods

Water

Air Quality Issues

Climate Change: a 21st Century Issue

Solid Waste Management and Disposal

Environmental Regulations: Hazardous Substances and Wastes

Environmental Policy

Filters

Since fossil fuels are ,as they become the price .