Question 1

One of the primary motivating forces behind our per capita reduction in energy use in the
1980's was _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a smaller population growth 
B)  higher oil prices 
C)  increased nuclear power costs 
D)  increased domestic oil discoveries 
A)  a smaller population growth 
B)  higher oil prices 
C)  increased nuclear power costs 
D)  increased domestic oil discoveries B

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true (only one):

Accepted Answer

A)  The growth rate of energy consumption has kept pace with GNP growth. 
B)  Oil use has expanded more than any other fuel since 1940. 
C)  We reached the point last year where we imported no oil. 
D)  Electricity use has actually fallen since 1975. 
A)  The growth rate of energy consumption has kept pace with GNP growth. 
B)  Oil use has expanded more than any other fuel since 1940. 
C)  We reached the point last year where we imported no oil. 
D)  Electricity use has actually fallen since 1975. B

Question 3

The Hubbert curve for an energy resource displays what quantity on the y-axis?

Accepted Answer

A)  time 
B)  total production 
C)  yearly production 
D)  amount of fuel left 
A)  time 
B)  total production 
C)  yearly production 
D)  amount of fuel left C

Question 4

Today, the U.S. imports about what percentage of the oil it uses?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% 
B)  25% 
C)  40% 
D)  60% 
E)  80% 
A)  10% 
B)  25% 
C)  40% 
D)  60% 
E)  80%

Question 5

Continued use of the fuels most relied upon in developing countries will eventually lead to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  depletion of soil nutrients 
B)  severe thermal pollution of water 
C)  increased oil prices 
D)  depletion of coal reserves in those countries 
A)  depletion of soil nutrients 
B)  severe thermal pollution of water 
C)  increased oil prices 
D)  depletion of coal reserves in those countries

Question 6

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

Accepted Answer

A)  uranium 
B)  water 
C)  wind 
D)  biomass 
E)  radiant solar 
A)  uranium 
B)  water 
C)  wind 
D)  biomass 
E)  radiant solar

Question 7

The most significant aspect of world consumption of energy over the last 40 years has
Been the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  growth of nuclear power 
B)  expanding use of oil 
C)  increased use of coal 
D)  emphasis on energy conservation 
E)  increase in our fossil fuel reserves 
A)  growth of nuclear power 
B)  expanding use of oil 
C)  increased use of coal 
D)  emphasis on energy conservation 
E)  increase in our fossil fuel reserves

Question 8

If the growth rate of the number of solar collectors is 7% per year, then 1000 units in use in 2010 will grow to _______ units by the year 2040.

Accepted Answer

A)  1200 
B)  2000 
C)  4000 
D)  8000 
E)  20,000 
A)  1200 
B)  2000 
C)  4000 
D)  8000 
E)  20,000

Question 9

If you started with $100 in the bank and you had $200 after letting it sit there for 5 years, what would be the annual interest rate you received?

Accepted Answer

A)  2% 
B)  5% 
C)  10% 
D)  14% 
E)  22% 
A)  2% 
B)  5% 
C)  10% 
D)  14% 
E)  22%

One of the primary motivating forces behind our per capita reduction in energy use in the 1980's was _____________.

Which of the following statements is true (only one):

The Hubbert curve for an energy resource displays what quantity on the y-axis?

Today, the U.S. imports about what percentage of the oil it uses?

Continued use of the fuels most relied upon in developing countries will eventually lead to ________.

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

The most significant aspect of world consumption of energy over the last 40 years has Been the ________.

If the growth rate of the number of solar collectors is 7% per year, then 1000 units in use in 2010 will grow to _______ units by the year 2040.

If you started with $100 in the bank and you had $200 after letting it sit there for 5 years, what would be the annual interest rate you received?

Energy Mechanics

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Exam 1: Introduction

One of the primary motivating forces behind our per capita reduction in energy use in the 1980's was _____________.

Which of the following statements is true (only one):

The Hubbert curve for an energy resource displays what quantity on the y-axis?

Today, the U.S. imports about what percentage of the oil it uses?

Continued use of the fuels most relied upon in developing countries will eventually lead to ________.

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

The most significant aspect of world consumption of energy over the last 40 years has Been the ________.

If the growth rate of the number of solar collectors is 7% per year, then 1000 units in use in 2010 will grow to _______ units by the year 2040.

If you started with $100 in the bank and you had $200 after letting it sit there for 5 years, what would be the annual interest rate you received?

Energy Mechanics

Heat

Solar Energy

Air Pollution, Global Warming, and Fossil Fuels

Electricity

Nuclear

Biomass

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