Question 1

Which of the following is the most promising solution to our current and future energy needs

Accepted Answer

A) tapping into fossil fuel reserves 
B) revert to using only biomass fuels 
C) federal economic stimulus money to purchase newer cars 
D) conservation and increased efficiency 
E) deciding on one renewable resource for investment and development 
A) tapping into fossil fuel reserves 
B) revert to using only biomass fuels 
C) federal economic stimulus money to purchase newer cars 
D) conservation and increased efficiency 
E) deciding on one renewable resource for investment and development

Question 2

Electric meters can run backward for homeowners participating in net metering.What does this mean ?

Accepted Answer

A) homeowners receive meter credit for excess energy they generate and supply to the utility's power grid 
B) the up front costs for installing renewable energy is recovered by rewinding the home's electric meter 
C) if a homeowner uses less energy in one month than the previous month,then the difference is subtracted from the electric meter 
D) homeowners who voluntarily cut back on air conditioning use are granted a electric credit 
E) a radio controlled electric meter for remote monitoring allows the utility company to stop the meter during peak demand periods 
A) homeowners receive meter credit for excess energy they generate and supply to the utility's power grid 
B) the up front costs for installing renewable energy is recovered by rewinding the home's electric meter 
C) if a homeowner uses less energy in one month than the previous month,then the difference is subtracted from the electric meter 
D) homeowners who voluntarily cut back on air conditioning use are granted a electric credit 
E) a radio controlled electric meter for remote monitoring allows the utility company to stop the meter during peak demand periods

Question 3

All of the following are disadvantages of photovoltaic solar cell technology except

Accepted Answer

A) the manufacturing process requires toxic industrial chemicals. 
B) the amount of land needed to hold the number of solar panels required for large-scale use. 
C) each panel's low efficiency at converting solar energy to electricity. 
D) the steadily increasing manufacturing cost per watt over the last 35 years. 
E) the carbon dioxide emissions that contribute to greenhouse gases. 
A) the manufacturing process requires toxic industrial chemicals. 
B) the amount of land needed to hold the number of solar panels required for large-scale use. 
C) each panel's low efficiency at converting solar energy to electricity. 
D) the steadily increasing manufacturing cost per watt over the last 35 years. 
E) the carbon dioxide emissions that contribute to greenhouse gases.

Question 4

Which of the following biomass energy sources is incorrectly matched with its biofuel product

Accepted Answer

A) sugar cane : alcohol 
B) oil used to make French fries : biodiesel 
C) clay : biogas 
D) manure : methane 
E) wood : charcoal 
A) sugar cane : alcohol 
B) oil used to make French fries : biodiesel 
C) clay : biogas 
D) manure : methane 
E) wood : charcoal

Question 5

Which of the following is not a current or planned use for the electricity generated by fuel cells

Accepted Answer

A) to run automobiles 
B) to power cell phones 
C) to replace nuclear technology 
D) to lessen dependence on fossil fuels 
E) to run city buses 
A) to run automobiles 
B) to power cell phones 
C) to replace nuclear technology 
D) to lessen dependence on fossil fuels 
E) to run city buses

Question 6

Biomass is composed of

Accepted Answer

A) nonrenewable materials. 
B) liquid chemicals. 
C) greenhouse gases. 
D) soil and water. 
E) organic material from plants and animals. 
A) nonrenewable materials. 
B) liquid chemicals. 
C) greenhouse gases. 
D) soil and water. 
E) organic material from plants and animals.

Question 7

An example of a building design taking advantage of passive solar potential is

Accepted Answer

A) installing energy efficient central cooling and heating systems. 
B) positioning window overhangs to shade in summer while allowing winter sun to penetrate the building. 
C) removing insulation from walls and attic. 
D) replacing decorative lawns with drought tolerant landscaping. 
E) painting the building a light color in the summer and a dark color in the winter. 
A) installing energy efficient central cooling and heating systems. 
B) positioning window overhangs to shade in summer while allowing winter sun to penetrate the building. 
C) removing insulation from walls and attic. 
D) replacing decorative lawns with drought tolerant landscaping. 
E) painting the building a light color in the summer and a dark color in the winter.

Question 8

Define biomass and outline biomass fuel use as a source of energy.What are some of the environmental problems associated with obtaining energy from biomass

Accepted Answer

Biomass is plant and animal material use

Question 9

Passive solar heating refers to using

Accepted Answer

A) the sun's energy,collected by solar panels,to generate electricity 
B) plant and animal material as fuel to generate heat 
C) sun's energy to heat building without pumps or fans to distribute the heat 
D) recycled water to cool the nuclear reactor in power plants 
E) solar-generated hydrogen to produce water and heat 
A) the sun's energy,collected by solar panels,to generate electricity 
B) plant and animal material as fuel to generate heat 
C) sun's energy to heat building without pumps or fans to distribute the heat 
D) recycled water to cool the nuclear reactor in power plants 
E) solar-generated hydrogen to produce water and heat

Question 10

According to the definition of biomass,which of the following cannot be considered a biomass fuel

Accepted Answer

A) charcoal 
B) hydrogen 
C) wood 
D) animal dung 
E) peat 
A) charcoal 
B) hydrogen 
C) wood 
D) animal dung 
E) peat

Question 11

Comparatively,which of the following energy resources has the overall lowest operating costs,lowest environmental impact,and highest efficiency

Accepted Answer

A) tidal energy 
B) geothermal energy 
C) photovoltaics 
D) nuclear power 
E) fossil fuels 
A) tidal energy 
B) geothermal energy 
C) photovoltaics 
D) nuclear power 
E) fossil fuels

Question 12

What is the purpose of the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA)
 For a washing Machine the EF (energy factor)Indicates the number of complete cycles a washer will operate while using one kilowatt-hour of electricity.The current federal standard for energy efficient washers is an EF of 1.5,while Energy Star washers require an EF of 2.5.Explain why the Energy star appliance results in energy conservation.

Accepted Answer

The National Appliance Energy Conservati

Question 13

Which of the following is a good energy efficiency practice for those with existing homes

Accepted Answer

A) replace the existing insulation with a higher quality product. 
B) board up windows on the north,east and west sides of the house. 
C) install a gas-burning fireplace in the family room. 
D) pour a concrete foundation between the ground and subfloor of the home 
E) dial down the water heater's thermostat to knock 3-5 percent off your energy bill 
A) replace the existing insulation with a higher quality product. 
B) board up windows on the north,east and west sides of the house. 
C) install a gas-burning fireplace in the family room. 
D) pour a concrete foundation between the ground and subfloor of the home 
E) dial down the water heater's thermostat to knock 3-5 percent off your energy bill

Question 14

The Hearst Tower in New York was designed to achieve a degree of energy efficiency 26% higher than that of standard office buildings earning

Accepted Answer

A) a Solar Standard Achievement Award. 
B) a U.S.Green Building grant. 
C) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEE
D) certification. 
D) an "A" low-toxicity compliance rating. 
E) the Energy Star qualified building designation. 
A) a Solar Standard Achievement Award. 
B) a U.S.Green Building grant. 
C) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEE
D) certification. 
D) an "A" low-toxicity compliance rating. 
E) the Energy Star qualified building designation.

Question 15

The National Appliance Energy Conservation Act

Accepted Answer

A) sets national energy efficiency standards for refrigerators,washing machines,ovens and other appliances. 
B) mandates the recycling of "waste" heat in all domestic devices such as refrigerators,freezers,and microwaves. 
C) offers rebates to homeowners who install renewable energy sources such as solar panels in their homes. 
D) changes the regulations that govern electric utilities allowing these companies to make more money by generating less electricity. 
E) provides for infrastructure improvement of electric grids to recover 10 percent of electricity lost during transmission. 
A) sets national energy efficiency standards for refrigerators,washing machines,ovens and other appliances. 
B) mandates the recycling of "waste" heat in all domestic devices such as refrigerators,freezers,and microwaves. 
C) offers rebates to homeowners who install renewable energy sources such as solar panels in their homes. 
D) changes the regulations that govern electric utilities allowing these companies to make more money by generating less electricity. 
E) provides for infrastructure improvement of electric grids to recover 10 percent of electricity lost during transmission.

Question 16

Tidal energy cannot become a significant resource worldwide because

Accepted Answer

A) the accompanying tidal waves cause too much environmental destruction. 
B) the equipment required to harness this energy is not yet 
C) few areas have large enough differences in water level between high and low tides to make power generation feasible. 
D) sand damages the equipment 
E) tidal energy can become a significant resource worldwide. 
A) the accompanying tidal waves cause too much environmental destruction. 
B) the equipment required to harness this energy is not yet 
C) few areas have large enough differences in water level between high and low tides to make power generation feasible. 
D) sand damages the equipment 
E) tidal energy can become a significant resource worldwide.

Question 17

Where does the energy needed to run a geothermal plant in California originate

Accepted Answer

A) solar 
B) subsurface coal mining 
C) photovoltaic cell 
D) geysers 
E) volcanism 
A) solar 
B) subsurface coal mining 
C) photovoltaic cell 
D) geysers 
E) volcanism

Question 18

According to the data below,which of these technologies has the highest cost per kilowatt-hour
[Insert Table 18.1]

Accepted Answer

A) hydropower 
B) solar thermal 
C) nuclear power 
D) photovoltaics 
E) coal 
A) hydropower 
B) solar thermal 
C) nuclear power 
D) photovoltaics 
E) coal

Question 19

All of the following are challenges that face the application of fuel cell technology for motor vehicles except

Accepted Answer

A) the size and weight of the fuel cell is prohibitive for use in automobiles. 
B) fuel cells are expensive. 
C) hydrogen is extremely volatile so safety issues must be addressed. 
D) infrastructure for refueling is not in place. 
E) the ability of the fuel cell to store more than a fixed amount of energy. 
A) the size and weight of the fuel cell is prohibitive for use in automobiles. 
B) fuel cells are expensive. 
C) hydrogen is extremely volatile so safety issues must be addressed. 
D) infrastructure for refueling is not in place. 
E) the ability of the fuel cell to store more than a fixed amount of energy.

Question 20

The disadvantages of using wind energy to generate electricity include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) windmills kill birds. 
B) generation of sulfur dioxide,carbon dioxide,and nitrogen oxides. 
C) degradation of an area's scenic beauty. 
D) tying up large parcels of land. 
E) distance to urban centers where electricity is most needed. 
A) windmills kill birds. 
B) generation of sulfur dioxide,carbon dioxide,and nitrogen oxides. 
C) degradation of an area's scenic beauty. 
D) tying up large parcels of land. 
E) distance to urban centers where electricity is most needed.

Which of the following is the most promising solution to our current and future energy needs

Electric meters can run backward for homeowners participating in net metering.What does this mean ?

All of the following are disadvantages of photovoltaic solar cell technology except

Which of the following biomass energy sources is incorrectly matched with its biofuel product

Which of the following is not a current or planned use for the electricity generated by fuel cells

Biomass is composed of

An example of a building design taking advantage of passive solar potential is

Define biomass and outline biomass fuel use as a source of energy.What are some of the environmental problems associated with obtaining energy from biomass

Passive solar heating refers to using

According to the definition of biomass,which of the following cannot be considered a biomass fuel

Comparatively,which of the following energy resources has the overall lowest operating costs,lowest environmental impact,and highest efficiency

Which of the following is a good energy efficiency practice for those with existing homes

The Hearst Tower in New York was designed to achieve a degree of energy efficiency 26% higher than that of standard office buildings earning

The National Appliance Energy Conservation Act

Tidal energy cannot become a significant resource worldwide because

Where does the energy needed to run a geothermal plant in California originate

According to the data below,which of these technologies has the highest cost per kilowatt-hour [Insert Table 18.1]

All of the following are challenges that face the application of fuel cell technology for motor vehicles except

The disadvantages of using wind energy to generate electricity include all of the following except

The Environmental Challenges We Face

Sustainability and Human Values

Environmental History, Politics, and Economics

Risk Analysis and Environmental Health Hazards

How Ecosystems Work

Ecosystems and Evolution

Human Population Change and the Environment

Air and Air Pollution

Global Atmospheric Changes

Freshwater Resources and Water Pollution

The Ocean and Fisheries

Mineral and Soil Resources

Land Resources

Agriculture and Food Resources

Biodiversity and Conservation

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Exam 18: Renewable Energy Resources

Which of the following is the most promising solution to our current and future energy needs

Electric meters can run backward for homeowners participating in net metering.What does this mean ?

All of the following are disadvantages of photovoltaic solar cell technology except

Which of the following biomass energy sources is incorrectly matched with its biofuel product

Which of the following is not a current or planned use for the electricity generated by fuel cells

Biomass is composed of

An example of a building design taking advantage of passive solar potential is

Define biomass and outline biomass fuel use as a source of energy.What are some of the environmental problems associated with obtaining energy from biomass

Passive solar heating refers to using

According to the definition of biomass,which of the following cannot be considered a biomass fuel

Comparatively,which of the following energy resources has the overall lowest operating costs,lowest environmental impact,and highest efficiency

Which of the following is a good energy efficiency practice for those with existing homes

The Hearst Tower in New York was designed to achieve a degree of energy efficiency 26% higher than that of standard office buildings earning

The National Appliance Energy Conservation Act

Tidal energy cannot become a significant resource worldwide because

Where does the energy needed to run a geothermal plant in California originate

According to the data below,which of these technologies has the highest cost per kilowatt-hour [Insert Table 18.1]

All of the following are challenges that face the application of fuel cell technology for motor vehicles except

The disadvantages of using wind energy to generate electricity include all of the following except

The Environmental Challenges We Face

Sustainability and Human Values

Environmental History, Politics, and Economics

Risk Analysis and Environmental Health Hazards

How Ecosystems Work

Ecosystems and Evolution

Human Population Change and the Environment

Air and Air Pollution

Global Atmospheric Changes

Freshwater Resources and Water Pollution

The Ocean and Fisheries

Mineral and Soil Resources

Land Resources

Agriculture and Food Resources

Biodiversity and Conservation

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Nonrenewable Energy Resources

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