Question 1

In 2012,Ohio shut down a fracking operation after thirteen ___________________ occurred in the vicinity of the well.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 2012,Ohio shut down a fracking operation...

Question 2

Nuclear power has a low net energy yield.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Between 2010 and 2050,the demand for natural gas in the United States is expected to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  double 
B)  triple 
C)  stay the same 
D)  decrease by 10% 
E)  decrease by 50% 
A)  double 
B)  triple 
C)  stay the same 
D)  decrease by 10% 
E)  decrease by 50%

Question 4

Trapped in icy,cage-like structures of water molecules,____________________ is buried in some areas of tundra and found on the ocean floor.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Trapped in icy,cage-like structures of water molecules,____________________...

Question 5

The Arctic Circle holds enough technically recoverable crude oil to meet global oil demand for how long at high production costs?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 months 
B)  3 years 
C)  5 years 
D)  10 years 
E)  20 years 
A)  5 months 
B)  3 years 
C)  5 years 
D)  10 years 
E)  20 years

Question 6

Solid coal can be converted into synthetic natural gas by a process called coal ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Solid coal can be converted into synthetic...

Question 7

Use the figure above to answer the following question(s).
-Which letter indicates the coal called lignite?

Accepted Answer

The answer of   Use the figure above to...

Question 8

Approximately 75% of the world's tar sand resources are located in which country?

Accepted Answer

A)  The United States 
B)  Russia 
C)  Canada 
D)  Iraq 
E)  Ukraine 
A)  The United States 
B)  Russia 
C)  Canada 
D)  Iraq 
E)  Ukraine

Question 9

The 12 countries that make up OPEC have about 72% of the world's proven crude oil reserves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Natural gas,when burned completely,emits 50% less ____________________ than oil.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Natural gas,when burned completely,emits 50% less ____________________...

Question 11

Any energy resource with a low or negative net energy yield cannot compete in the open marketplace with other energy alternatives with higher net energy yields unless it is subsidized by the government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Extracting heavy oil releases less greenhouse gases per barrel than conventional oil.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The total amount of high-quality energy available from an energy resource minus the high-energy needed to make the energy available is referred to as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The total amount of high-quality energy available...

Question 14

The U.S.government has provided huge subsidies,tax breaks,loan guarantees,and accident insurance guarantees to the nuclear power industry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What percentage of the U.S.oil consumption was imported in 2012?

Accepted Answer

A)  85% 
B)  60% 
C)  39% 
D)  35% 
E)  24% 
A)  85% 
B)  60% 
C)  39% 
D)  35% 
E)  24%

Question 16

Which of the following is true of nuclear powered electricity generation?

Accepted Answer

A)  reduced supplies of uranium 
B)  low CO2 emissions 
C)  higher land disruption than coal 
D)  low net energy yield 
E)  requires no subsidies 
A)  reduced supplies of uranium 
B)  low CO2 emissions 
C)  higher land disruption than coal 
D)  low net energy yield 
E)  requires no subsidies

Question 17

In the U.S. ,coal-burning power plants produce what percentage of the electricity?

Accepted Answer

A)  2% 
B)  21% 
C)  37% 
D)  19% 
E)  9% 
A)  2% 
B)  21% 
C)  37% 
D)  19% 
E)  9%

Question 18

A black gooey liquid consisting mostly of a mix of combustible hydrocarbons along with small amounts of sulfur,oxygen,and nitrogen impurities is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A black gooey liquid consisting mostly of...

Question 19

Which of the following is not an advantage of using conventional crude oil as an energy source?

Accepted Answer

A)  high net energy yield 
B)  efficient distribution system 
C)  environmental costs included in market price 
D)  ample supply for several decades 
E)  low land disruption 
A)  high net energy yield 
B)  efficient distribution system 
C)  environmental costs included in market price 
D)  ample supply for several decades 
E)  low land disruption

Question 20

Oil shale and tar sand as energy sources have some advantages.What is not one of these?

Accepted Answer

A)  large potential supplies 
B)  easily transported within countries 
C)  efficient distribution system in place 
D)  easily transported between countries 
E)  high net energy yield 
A)  large potential supplies 
B)  easily transported within countries 
C)  efficient distribution system in place 
D)  easily transported between countries 
E)  high net energy yield

Exam 15: Nonrenewable Energy

In 2012,Ohio shut down a fracking operation after thirteen ___________________ occurred in the vicinity of the well.

Nuclear power has a low net energy yield.

Between 2010 and 2050,the demand for natural gas in the United States is expected to ____.

Trapped in icy,cage-like structures of water molecules,____________________ is buried in some areas of tundra and found on the ocean floor.

The Arctic Circle holds enough technically recoverable crude oil to meet global oil demand for how long at high production costs?

Solid coal can be converted into synthetic natural gas by a process called coal ____________________.

Use the figure above to answer the following question(s). -Which letter indicates the coal called lignite?

Approximately 75% of the world's tar sand resources are located in which country?

The 12 countries that make up OPEC have about 72% of the world's proven crude oil reserves.

Natural gas,when burned completely,emits 50% less ____________________ than oil.

Any energy resource with a low or negative net energy yield cannot compete in the open marketplace with other energy alternatives with higher net energy yields unless it is subsidized by the government.

Extracting heavy oil releases less greenhouse gases per barrel than conventional oil.

The total amount of high-quality energy available from an energy resource minus the high-energy needed to make the energy available is referred to as ____________________.

The U.S.government has provided huge subsidies,tax breaks,loan guarantees,and accident insurance guarantees to the nuclear power industry.

What percentage of the U.S.oil consumption was imported in 2012?

Which of the following is true of nuclear powered electricity generation?

In the U.S. ,coal-burning power plants produce what percentage of the electricity?

A black gooey liquid consisting mostly of a mix of combustible hydrocarbons along with small amounts of sulfur,oxygen,and nitrogen impurities is called ____________________.

Which of the following is not an advantage of using conventional crude oil as an energy source?

Oil shale and tar sand as energy sources have some advantages.What is not one of these?

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