Question 1

Which one of the following is NOT a negative impact of building hydroelectric dams?

Accepted Answer

A) change in the temperature of the water 
B) silt is trapped behind the dam 
C) flooding vast areas of land 
D) The electricity produced is more expensive than nuclear or coal power plants. 
A) change in the temperature of the water 
B) silt is trapped behind the dam 
C) flooding vast areas of land 
D) The electricity produced is more expensive than nuclear or coal power plants.

Question 2

The best sites for tidal electric plants are

Accepted Answer

A) fast flowing rivers near the coast. 
B) near small islands in the Pacific Ocean. 
C) bays with narrow openings. 
D) adjacent to wide beaches near the equator. 
A) fast flowing rivers near the coast. 
B) near small islands in the Pacific Ocean. 
C) bays with narrow openings. 
D) adjacent to wide beaches near the equator.

Question 3

What type of currently available vehicle produces zero emissions?

Accepted Answer

A) gasoline powered 
B) methanol powered 
C) hybrid 
D) electric 
A) gasoline powered 
B) methanol powered 
C) hybrid 
D) electric

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a type of biomass?

Accepted Answer

A) animal waste 
B) agricultural crops 
C) fuel wood 
D) solid waste 
A) animal waste 
B) agricultural crops 
C) fuel wood 
D) solid waste

Question 5

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Energy return on investment (EROI)is a method for evaluating the feasibility of developing an energy source.(The amount of energy produced by the source must be larger than the amount of energy used to obtain and use the source. )Which one of the following is typical for the EROI for a source?

Accepted Answer

A) New fossil fuel sources generally have a lower EROI than older ones. 
B) Most renewable sources have a higher EROI than fossil fuel sources. 
C) Ethanol from corn or sugar cane has a high EROI. 
D) Hydroelectricity has a low EROI. 
A) New fossil fuel sources generally have a lower EROI than older ones. 
B) Most renewable sources have a higher EROI than fossil fuel sources. 
C) Ethanol from corn or sugar cane has a high EROI. 
D) Hydroelectricity has a low EROI.

Question 6

The process of photosynthesis converts sunlight energy into ________.

Accepted Answer

A) plant biomass and water. 
B) water and oxygen. 
C) oxygen and plant biomass. 
D) None of the options is correct. 
A) plant biomass and water. 
B) water and oxygen. 
C) oxygen and plant biomass. 
D) None of the options is correct.

Question 7

On a worldwide basis ________ provides the largest percentage of renewable energy.

Accepted Answer

A) hydroelectricity 
B) wind 
C) biomass 
D) solar 
A) hydroelectricity 
B) wind 
C) biomass 
D) solar

Question 8

Environmental problems associated with wind power are:

Accepted Answer

A) vibrations causing earthquakes. 
B) transportation required of electricity over long distances is required. 
C) hazardous to birds,and some people consider them to be a form of visual pollution. 
D) only produce electricity when the wind blows. 
A) vibrations causing earthquakes. 
B) transportation required of electricity over long distances is required. 
C) hazardous to birds,and some people consider them to be a form of visual pollution. 
D) only produce electricity when the wind blows.

Question 9

A hybrid vehicle

Accepted Answer

A) contains only an internal combustion engine. 
B) contains an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. 
C) contains only an electric motor. 
D) None of these are correct. 
A) contains only an internal combustion engine. 
B) contains an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. 
C) contains only an electric motor. 
D) None of these are correct.

Question 10

Hydroelectric power plants are most commonly located near

Accepted Answer

A) coal-powered plants. 
B) nuclear-power plants. 
C) artificial reservoirs. 
D) estuaries. 
A) coal-powered plants. 
B) nuclear-power plants. 
C) artificial reservoirs. 
D) estuaries.

Question 11

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Entrapment and transfer of heat from the sun to a building without use of machinery.

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 12

Construction of the Three Gorges Dam in China resulted in the displacement of over 1 million people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Heat energy from the earth's core.

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 14

Anaerobic digestion

Accepted Answer

A) produces ethanol. 
B) produces biodiesel. 
C) produces methane. 
D) requires oxygen for the reaction to occur. 
A) produces ethanol. 
B) produces biodiesel. 
C) produces methane. 
D) requires oxygen for the reaction to occur.

Question 15

Fuelwood is a major source of wood in many less-developed nations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In some areas of the world,streams have a steep gradient and constant flow of water so hydroelectricity may be generated without a reservoir.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Ethanol as a fuel is produced through the fermentation of

Accepted Answer

A) sugarcane. 
B) sugar beets. 
C) corn. 
D) All of these are correct. 
A) sugarcane. 
B) sugar beets. 
C) corn. 
D) All of these are correct.

Question 18

Environmental problems associated with large hydroelectric dams include

Accepted Answer

A) air and water pollution and higher crime. 
B) global warming,ozone destruction,and private land rights. 
C) warming of water,reduced evaporation,and reduced recreational opportunities. 
D) loss of fertile farmland,destruction of aquatic communities,and relocation of people. 
A) air and water pollution and higher crime. 
B) global warming,ozone destruction,and private land rights. 
C) warming of water,reduced evaporation,and reduced recreational opportunities. 
D) loss of fertile farmland,destruction of aquatic communities,and relocation of people.

Question 19

Tidal energy development requires that areas be flooded and people be displaced from their homes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The potential for developing hydroelectric power potential is best in mountainous regions and large river valleys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which one of the following is NOT a negative impact of building hydroelectric dams?

The best sites for tidal electric plants are

What type of currently available vehicle produces zero emissions?

Which of the following is NOT a type of biomass?

The process of photosynthesis converts sunlight energy into ________.

On a worldwide basis ________ provides the largest percentage of renewable energy.

Environmental problems associated with wind power are:

A hybrid vehicle

Hydroelectric power plants are most commonly located near

Which of the following best matches the description? -Entrapment and transfer of heat from the sun to a building without use of machinery.

Construction of the Three Gorges Dam in China resulted in the displacement of over 1 million people.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Heat energy from the earth's core.

Anaerobic digestion

Fuelwood is a major source of wood in many less-developed nations.

In some areas of the world,streams have a steep gradient and constant flow of water so hydroelectricity may be generated without a reservoir.

Ethanol as a fuel is produced through the fermentation of

Environmental problems associated with large hydroelectric dams include

Tidal energy development requires that areas be flooded and people be displaced from their homes.

The potential for developing hydroelectric power potential is best in mountainous regions and large river valleys.

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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

Which one of the following is NOT a negative impact of building hydroelectric dams?

The best sites for tidal electric plants are

What type of currently available vehicle produces zero emissions?

Which of the following is NOT a type of biomass?

The process of photosynthesis converts sunlight energy into ________.

On a worldwide basis ________ provides the largest percentage of renewable energy.

Environmental problems associated with wind power are:

A hybrid vehicle

Hydroelectric power plants are most commonly located near

Which of the following best matches the description? -Entrapment and transfer of heat from the sun to a building without use of machinery.

Construction of the Three Gorges Dam in China resulted in the displacement of over 1 million people.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Heat energy from the earth's core.

Anaerobic digestion

Fuelwood is a major source of wood in many less-developed nations.

In some areas of the world,streams have a steep gradient and constant flow of water so hydroelectricity may be generated without a reservoir.

Ethanol as a fuel is produced through the fermentation of

Environmental problems associated with large hydroelectric dams include

Tidal energy development requires that areas be flooded and people be displaced from their homes.

The potential for developing hydroelectric power potential is best in mountainous regions and large river valleys.

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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