Question 1

The point at which pressure in a well begins to drop and production begins to decline is called the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  decline point 
B)  end point 
C)  reduction point 
D)  peak production 
E)  dropping point 
A)  decline point 
B)  end point 
C)  reduction point 
D)  peak production 
E)  dropping point

Question 2

Available deposits from which the oil can be extracted profitably at current prices with current technology are called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Available deposits from which the oil can...

Question 3

Any energy resource with a low or negative net energy yield cannot compete in the open marketplace with other energy alternatives with high net energy yields unless it is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the only source of energy 
B)  valued by long-term customers 
C)  advertised through the appropriate channels 
D)  stamped for approval under federal regulations 
E)  subsidized by the government or some other funding source 
A)  the only source of energy 
B)  valued by long-term customers 
C)  advertised through the appropriate channels 
D)  stamped for approval under federal regulations 
E)  subsidized by the government or some other funding source

Question 4

Who assumes most of the financial burden for finding ways to store nuclear waste?

Accepted Answer

A)  state governments 
B)  private companies 
C)  the U.S.federal government 
D)  investors 
E)  local governments 
A)  state governments 
B)  private companies 
C)  the U.S.federal government 
D)  investors 
E)  local governments

Question 5

The United States has more proven natural gas reserves than does Russia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

To keep using conventional oil at the estimated increasing rate of consumption,we must discover proven reserves of oil equivalent to the current Saudi Arabia supply every seven years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Kerogen is the name given to a solid combustible mixture of hydrocarbons found in oil shales.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What do scientists use to show the locations and sizes of various rock formations that may contain oil?

Accepted Answer

A)  geologic maps 
B)  topographic maps 
C)  tables of drilling information 
D)  3-D seismic maps 
E)  satellite maps 
A)  geologic maps 
B)  topographic maps 
C)  tables of drilling information 
D)  3-D seismic maps 
E)  satellite maps

Question 9

Oil that cannot be extracted at a profit is considered to be unavailable.What are the five factors that change over time and determine the availability?

Accepted Answer

The first factor is demand for oil.Next

Question 10

In China air pollution causes as many as ____ deaths per year.

Accepted Answer

A)  1,000 
B)  35,000 
C)  200,000 
D)  650,000 
E)  1,000,000 
A)  1,000 
B)  35,000 
C)  200,000 
D)  650,000 
E)  1,000,000

Question 11

Nuclear power advocates contend that increased use of nuclear power decreases what type of emission that contributes to climate change?

Accepted Answer

A)  water vapor 
B)  carbon dioxide 
C)  carbon monoxide 
D)  sulfur dioxide 
E)  nitrous oxides 
A)  water vapor 
B)  carbon dioxide 
C)  carbon monoxide 
D)  sulfur dioxide 
E)  nitrous oxides

Question 12

Nuclear energy is only available to consumers throughout the world at an affordable cost because ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  competition keeps the prices low 
B)  competition is nonexistent in this area 
C)  nuclear energy has a high net energy yield 
D)  uranium is widely available 
E)  governments provide subsidies 
A)  competition keeps the prices low 
B)  competition is nonexistent in this area 
C)  nuclear energy has a high net energy yield 
D)  uranium is widely available 
E)  governments provide subsidies

Question 13

When compared to burning coal directly,producing synfuels has several disadvantages.What is not one of these?

Accepted Answer

A)  Producing synfuels requires mining 50% more coal. 
B)  Production and burning of synfuels could release 50% more carbon dioxide. 
C)  Synfuels have lower net energy yield than conventional coal. 
D)  Synfuels require greatly increased use of water. 
E)  Supplies are quite low. 
A)  Producing synfuels requires mining 50% more coal. 
B)  Production and burning of synfuels could release 50% more carbon dioxide. 
C)  Synfuels have lower net energy yield than conventional coal. 
D)  Synfuels require greatly increased use of water. 
E)  Supplies are quite low.

Question 14

What is global peak production? When will it be reached?

Accepted Answer

Global peak production occurs when the r

Question 15

Oil sand is made up of all of the following except ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  bitumen 
B)  water 
C)  clay 
D)  natural gas 
E)  sand 
A)  bitumen 
B)  water 
C)  clay 
D)  natural gas 
E)  sand

Question 16

Which of the following statements does not apply to burning coal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Burning coal is the dirtiest of all fossil fuels 
B)  Burning coal releases large amounts of black carbon particulates 
C)  Burning coal emits trace amounts of radioactive materials 
D)  Burning coal produces a highly toxic ash 
E)  Burning coal has led to very limited reserves. 
A)  Burning coal is the dirtiest of all fossil fuels 
B)  Burning coal releases large amounts of black carbon particulates 
C)  Burning coal emits trace amounts of radioactive materials 
D)  Burning coal produces a highly toxic ash 
E)  Burning coal has led to very limited reserves.

Question 17

Burning coal,along with removing pollutants from the emissions,results in the accumulation of several substances.What is not one of these?

Accepted Answer

A)  radioactive radon 
B)  uranium 
C)  arsenic 
D)  lead 
E)  mercury 
A)  radioactive radon 
B)  uranium 
C)  arsenic 
D)  lead 
E)  mercury

Question 18

Tar sand or oil sand,is a mixture of clay,sand,water,and a combustible organic material called ____________________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tar sand or oil sand,is a mixture...

Question 19

U.S.coal companies and coal-burning utilities have suggested that there is something called clean coal.Which statement is false about this product?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stricter pollution controls will not stop the release of some carbon dioxide. 
B)  Burning coal will always result in production of hazardous ash. 
C)  One type of coal is significantly cleaner than other types. 
D)  Climate scientist James Hansen calls coal the single greatest threat to civilization. 
E)  Air pollutants will always be released by burning coal. 
A)  Stricter pollution controls will not stop the release of some carbon dioxide. 
B)  Burning coal will always result in production of hazardous ash. 
C)  One type of coal is significantly cleaner than other types. 
D)  Climate scientist James Hansen calls coal the single greatest threat to civilization. 
E)  Air pollutants will always be released by burning coal.

Question 20

-From the diagram above,correctly identify each of the items labeled from A-J.
 A$\quad$_______________
B$\quad$_______________
C$\quad$_______________
D$\quad$_______________
E$\quad$_______________
F$\quad$_______________
G$\quad$_______________
H$\quad$_______________
I$\quad$_______________
J$\quad$_______________

Accepted Answer

A@#LAT-DLM&Uranium fuel input (reactor c

Exam 15: Nonrenewable Energy

The point at which pressure in a well begins to drop and production begins to decline is called the ____.

Available deposits from which the oil can be extracted profitably at current prices with current technology are called ____________________.

Any energy resource with a low or negative net energy yield cannot compete in the open marketplace with other energy alternatives with high net energy yields unless it is ____.

Who assumes most of the financial burden for finding ways to store nuclear waste?

The United States has more proven natural gas reserves than does Russia.

To keep using conventional oil at the estimated increasing rate of consumption,we must discover proven reserves of oil equivalent to the current Saudi Arabia supply every seven years.

Kerogen is the name given to a solid combustible mixture of hydrocarbons found in oil shales.

What do scientists use to show the locations and sizes of various rock formations that may contain oil?

Oil that cannot be extracted at a profit is considered to be unavailable.What are the five factors that change over time and determine the availability?

In China air pollution causes as many as ____ deaths per year.

Nuclear power advocates contend that increased use of nuclear power decreases what type of emission that contributes to climate change?

Nuclear energy is only available to consumers throughout the world at an affordable cost because ____.

When compared to burning coal directly,producing synfuels has several disadvantages.What is not one of these?

What is global peak production? When will it be reached?

Oil sand is made up of all of the following except ____.

Which of the following statements does not apply to burning coal?

Burning coal,along with removing pollutants from the emissions,results in the accumulation of several substances.What is not one of these?

Tar sand or oil sand,is a mixture of clay,sand,water,and a combustible organic material called ____________________ .

U.S.coal companies and coal-burning utilities have suggested that there is something called clean coal.Which statement is false about this product?

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