Question 1

Coal is the most abundant fossil fuel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

As oil becomes less available,secondary recovering methods will increase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Although society uses fossil fuels,more oil,gas,and coal are constantly forming.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Oil was originally chosen as an alternative to coal because it was more convenient and less expensive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Some forms of electromagnetic radiation are

Accepted Answer

A) X-rays. 
B) light. 
C) radio waves. 
D) All of these are correct. 
A) X-rays. 
B) light. 
C) radio waves. 
D) All of these are correct.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with the burning of coal?

Accepted Answer

A) carbon dioxide and global warming 
B) air pollution 
C) acid deposition 
D) transportation of coal 
A) carbon dioxide and global warming 
B) air pollution 
C) acid deposition 
D) transportation of coal

Question 7

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Disintegration of an atom's nucleus with the release of energy.

Accepted Answer

A) thermal pollution 
B) alpha radiation 
C) nuclear fission 
D) light-water reactor 
E) nuclear breeder reactor
F)radiation
G)beta radiation
H)decommissioning
I)none of above
J)radioactive half-life
K)nuclear fusion
L)heavy-water reactor
M)gamma radiation
N)moderator
O)rem
P)U-235
Q)transuranic waste 
A) thermal pollution 
B) alpha radiation 
C) nuclear fission 
D) light-water reactor 
E) nuclear breeder reactor
F)radiation
G)beta radiation
H)decommissioning
I)none of above
J)radioactive half-life
K)nuclear fusion
L)heavy-water reactor
M)gamma radiation
N)moderator
O)rem
P)U-235
Q)transuranic waste

Question 8

Which of the following kinds of coal has the highest carbon content?

Accepted Answer

A) Lignite 
B) Bituminous 
C) Sub-bituminous 
D) Brown coal 
A) Lignite 
B) Bituminous 
C) Sub-bituminous 
D) Brown coal

Question 9

In the nuclear fuel cycle

Accepted Answer

A) centrifuges are used to increase the percentage of U-235. 
B) spent nuclear fuel can be reprocessed. 
C) ore is mine and the amount of uranium is concentrated. 
D) All of the above are correct. 
A) centrifuges are used to increase the percentage of U-235. 
B) spent nuclear fuel can be reprocessed. 
C) ore is mine and the amount of uranium is concentrated. 
D) All of the above are correct.

Question 10

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Radiation consisting of electrons released from the nuclei of many fissionable atoms.

Accepted Answer

A) thermal pollution 
B) alpha radiation 
C) nuclear fission 
D) light-water reactor 
E) nuclear breeder reactor
F)radiation
G)beta radiation
H)decommissioning
I)none of above
J)radioactive half-life
K)nuclear fusion
L)heavy-water reactor
M)gamma radiation
N)moderator
O)rem
P)U-235
Q)transuranic waste 
A) thermal pollution 
B) alpha radiation 
C) nuclear fission 
D) light-water reactor 
E) nuclear breeder reactor
F)radiation
G)beta radiation
H)decommissioning
I)none of above
J)radioactive half-life
K)nuclear fusion
L)heavy-water reactor
M)gamma radiation
N)moderator
O)rem
P)U-235
Q)transuranic waste

Question 11

The Middle East has about ________ percent of the world's oil reserves.

Accepted Answer

A) 90 
B) 50 
C) 62 
D) 72 
A) 90 
B) 50 
C) 62 
D) 72

Coal is the most abundant fossil fuel.

As oil becomes less available,secondary recovering methods will increase.

Although society uses fossil fuels,more oil,gas,and coal are constantly forming.

Oil was originally chosen as an alternative to coal because it was more convenient and less expensive.

Some forms of electromagnetic radiation are

Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with the burning of coal?

Which of the following best matches the description? -Disintegration of an atom's nucleus with the release of energy.

Which of the following kinds of coal has the highest carbon content?

In the nuclear fuel cycle

Which of the following best matches the description? -Radiation consisting of electrons released from the nuclei of many fissionable atoms.

The Middle East has about ________ percent of the world's oil reserves.

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Exam 9: Nonrenewable Energy Sources

Coal is the most abundant fossil fuel.

As oil becomes less available,secondary recovering methods will increase.

Although society uses fossil fuels,more oil,gas,and coal are constantly forming.

Oil was originally chosen as an alternative to coal because it was more convenient and less expensive.

Some forms of electromagnetic radiation are

Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with the burning of coal?

Which of the following best matches the description? -Disintegration of an atom's nucleus with the release of energy.

Which of the following kinds of coal has the highest carbon content?

In the nuclear fuel cycle

Which of the following best matches the description? -Radiation consisting of electrons released from the nuclei of many fissionable atoms.

The Middle East has about ________ percent of the world's oil reserves.

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

Renewable 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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