Question 1

The U.S.Department of Energy estimates that the wind farms in North Dakota,Kansas,and Texas could meet the electricity needs of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  50% of their populations 
B)  the populations of their states 
C)  the population of the western United States 
D)  the population of all the United States 
E)  the population of the lower 48 states 
A)  50% of their populations 
B)  the populations of their states 
C)  the population of the western United States 
D)  the population of all the United States 
E)  the population of the lower 48 states

Question 2

A(n)____________________ would require buyers of fuel-inefficient vehicles to pay a high fee,and the resulting revenues would be given to buyers of fuel-efficient vehicles as rebates.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ would require buyers of fuel-inefficient vehicles...

Question 3

Cutting down on energy waste has many benefits,yet few people take advantage of the cost savings.What is the least likely reason for this anomaly?

Accepted Answer

A)  The government gives tax breaks and subsidies to employees only. 
B)  The market price for energy does not include environmental and health costs. 
C)  There are very few incentives for consumers to use energy-efficient products. 
D)  The government has placed too much focus on encouraging car fuel efficiency. 
E)  People tend to resist change even if it saves them money. 
A)  The government gives tax breaks and subsidies to employees only. 
B)  The market price for energy does not include environmental and health costs. 
C)  There are very few incentives for consumers to use energy-efficient products. 
D)  The government has placed too much focus on encouraging car fuel efficiency. 
E)  People tend to resist change even if it saves them money.

Question 4

One or more groups of suitcase sized ____________________ generators can be placed in any stream or river without altering its course and be used to produce electricity around the clock.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One or more groups of suitcase sized...

Question 5

Analysts expect an increased number of ____________________ wind farms because of steadier air flow.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Analysts expect an increased number of ____________________...

Question 6

How can hydrothermal reservoirs be tapped?

Accepted Answer

This is done by drilling wells into the

Question 7

The world's second-fastest-growing energy resource is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  hydroelectric dams 
B)  wind power 
C)  nuclear power 
D)  coal-fired power plants 
E)  tidal energy 
A)  hydroelectric dams 
B)  wind power 
C)  nuclear power 
D)  coal-fired power plants 
E)  tidal energy

Question 8

Green building certification now exists in more than 100 countries around the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is least likely to waste large amounts of energy and money when used?

Accepted Answer

A)  incandescent light bulbs 
B)  internal combustion engine 
C)  nuclear power plants 
D)  coal-fired power plants 
E)  mass transit 
A)  incandescent light bulbs 
B)  internal combustion engine 
C)  nuclear power plants 
D)  coal-fired power plants 
E)  mass transit

Question 10

An energy-efficient,digitally controlled,ultra-high-voltage system with superefficient transmission lines is referred to as a(n)____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An energy-efficient,digitally controlled,ultra-high-voltage system with superefficient transmission...

Question 11

Which country currently gets almost half of its electricity by burning wood and agricultural waste for cogeneration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Austria 
B)  Germany 
C)  Denmark 
D)  Brazil 
E)  China 
A)  Austria 
B)  Germany 
C)  Denmark 
D)  Brazil 
E)  China

Question 12

The United States wastes almost none of its energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A(n)_______________ solar heating system captures energy from the sun by pumping a heat absorbing fluid through special collectors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)_______________ solar heating system captures energy from...

Question 14

The world's largest producer of electricity from geothermal electricity from ____________________ is the United States.

Accepted Answer

hydrotherm

Question 15

Which of the following is true about hydrogen?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is fairly rare in the universe. 
B)  It is abundant in the atmosphere as a free gas. 
C)  It has a high net energy yield. 
D)  Hydrogen gas is a fuel produced by using other forms of energy. 
E)  Hydrogen is a fuel resource like gasoline. 
A)  It is fairly rare in the universe. 
B)  It is abundant in the atmosphere as a free gas. 
C)  It has a high net energy yield. 
D)  Hydrogen gas is a fuel produced by using other forms of energy. 
E)  Hydrogen is a fuel resource like gasoline.

Question 16

What is not an effective means of saving energy in transportation?

Accepted Answer

A)  taxing gasoline 
B)  switching from electrified rail systems to diesel-powered systems 
C)  giving tax breaks on fuel efficient automobiles 
D)  encouraging bicycle use by building bike lanes along highways and city streets 
E)  building accessible mass transit systems 
A)  taxing gasoline 
B)  switching from electrified rail systems to diesel-powered systems 
C)  giving tax breaks on fuel efficient automobiles 
D)  encouraging bicycle use by building bike lanes along highways and city streets 
E)  building accessible mass transit systems

Question 17

A better alternative to using corn for the production of ethanol is ____________________ ethanol,produced from the inedible biomass of most plants.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A better alternative to using corn for...

Question 18

Unnecessary energy waste costs the United States an average of _____

Accepted Answer

A)  $570,000 per minute 
B)  $475,000 per hour 
C)  $1,000,000 per day 
D)  $1,000,000,000 per month 
E)  $10,000,000,000 per year 
A)  $570,000 per minute 
B)  $475,000 per hour 
C)  $1,000,000 per day 
D)  $1,000,000,000 per month 
E)  $10,000,000,000 per year

Question 19

Which of the following cannot (at least currently)be used to generate electricity directly?

Accepted Answer

A)  ocean tides 
B)  ocean waves 
C)  heavy rains 
D)  water behind dams 
E)  flowing river water 
A)  ocean tides 
B)  ocean waves 
C)  heavy rains 
D)  water behind dams 
E)  flowing river water

Question 20

Of all commercial energy used in the United States,roughly 35% is wasted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 16: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

The U.S.Department of Energy estimates that the wind farms in North Dakota,Kansas,and Texas could meet the electricity needs of ____.

A(n)____________________ would require buyers of fuel-inefficient vehicles to pay a high fee,and the resulting revenues would be given to buyers of fuel-efficient vehicles as rebates.

Cutting down on energy waste has many benefits,yet few people take advantage of the cost savings.What is the least likely reason for this anomaly?

One or more groups of suitcase sized ____________________ generators can be placed in any stream or river without altering its course and be used to produce electricity around the clock.

Analysts expect an increased number of ____________________ wind farms because of steadier air flow.

How can hydrothermal reservoirs be tapped?

The world's second-fastest-growing energy resource is ____.

Green building certification now exists in more than 100 countries around the world.

Which of the following is least likely to waste large amounts of energy and money when used?

An energy-efficient,digitally controlled,ultra-high-voltage system with superefficient transmission lines is referred to as a(n)____________________.

Which country currently gets almost half of its electricity by burning wood and agricultural waste for cogeneration?

The United States wastes almost none of its energy.

A(n)_______________ solar heating system captures energy from the sun by pumping a heat absorbing fluid through special collectors.

The world's largest producer of electricity from geothermal electricity from ____________________ is the United States.

Which of the following is true about hydrogen?

What is not an effective means of saving energy in transportation?

A better alternative to using corn for the production of ethanol is ____________________ ethanol,produced from the inedible biomass of most plants.

Unnecessary energy waste costs the United States an average of _____

Which of the following cannot (at least currently)be used to generate electricity directly?

Of all commercial energy used in the United States,roughly 35% is wasted.

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