Question 1

When considering the development of a new form of energy, one must consider the answer to which of the following questions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Is the technology available for the development and implementation of the new source? 
B)  Can we use this new source with minimal impact on the environment? 
C)  Is this a long-term source of energy? 
D)  Do we have a significant net gain of energy from this new source? 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Is the technology available for the development and implementation of the new source? 
B)  Can we use this new source with minimal impact on the environment? 
C)  Is this a long-term source of energy? 
D)  Do we have a significant net gain of energy from this new source? 
E)  All of the above

Question 2

Biodiesel and ethanol are liquid fuels derived from plants. Producing ethanol and biodiesel requires energy inputs that make them less efficient sources of energy. Why are they considered attractive, alternative sources of energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Liquid fuels can be burned in cars and trucks. 
B)  Biofuels are carbon neutral. 
C)  Biofuels are renewable sources of energy. 
D)  These fuels can be processed using an existing energy infrastructure. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Liquid fuels can be burned in cars and trucks. 
B)  Biofuels are carbon neutral. 
C)  Biofuels are renewable sources of energy. 
D)  These fuels can be processed using an existing energy infrastructure. 
E)  All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following statements about renewable sources of energy is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coal is renewable because it is derived from plant and animal residues. 
B)  Hydroelectricity is not renewable because the amount of water in the world is finite. 
C)  Geothermal energy is not renewable because energy taken from beneath Earth and cannot be replaced. 
D)  Methane can be renewable or nonrenewable depending upon the source. 
E)  Carbon dioxide is a renewable energy source because it is abundant and is constantly regenerated. 
A)  Coal is renewable because it is derived from plant and animal residues. 
B)  Hydroelectricity is not renewable because the amount of water in the world is finite. 
C)  Geothermal energy is not renewable because energy taken from beneath Earth and cannot be replaced. 
D)  Methane can be renewable or nonrenewable depending upon the source. 
E)  Carbon dioxide is a renewable energy source because it is abundant and is constantly regenerated.

Question 4

Which of the following is an advantage of hydroelectric power?

Accepted Answer

A)  Minor disruption of ecosystems 
B)  No loss of natural habitats 
C)  Facilities can be installed anywhere 
D)  No requirement for turbines 
E)  Clean source of power 
A)  Minor disruption of ecosystems 
B)  No loss of natural habitats 
C)  Facilities can be installed anywhere 
D)  No requirement for turbines 
E)  Clean source of power

Question 5

The largest source of non-renewable energy is from

Accepted Answer

A)  fossil fuels. 
B)  nuclear fuel. 
C)  Earth's core. 
D)  prevailing winds. 
E)  hydrolysis. 
A)  fossil fuels. 
B)  nuclear fuel. 
C)  Earth's core. 
D)  prevailing winds. 
E)  hydrolysis.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a fuel that can be generated from vegetation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethanol 
B)  Methane 
C)  Biodiesel 
D)  Methanol 
E)  Propane 
A)  Ethanol 
B)  Methane 
C)  Biodiesel 
D)  Methanol 
E)  Propane

Question 7

One problem not associated with nuclear energy production is

Accepted Answer

A)  high construction costs. 
B)  regulatory hurdles. 
C)  extreme air pollution. 
D)  waste disposal problems. 
E)  public fear of accidents. 
A)  high construction costs. 
B)  regulatory hurdles. 
C)  extreme air pollution. 
D)  waste disposal problems. 
E)  public fear of accidents.

Question 8

List three types of solar energy and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

1) Passive solar energy uses constructio

Question 9

What are some of the advantages that hydroelectric dams offer beyond the generation of electricity?

Accepted Answer

The water collected behind the

Question 10

Electricity is a "secondary" energy source, meaning

Accepted Answer

A)  steam is a preferred energy source. 
B)  electricity is used to replace human and animal power. 
C)  wires must carry electrical currents. 
D)  another source of energy must be used to generate electricity. 
E)  electricity is less important than coal, gas, and hydropower. 
A)  steam is a preferred energy source. 
B)  electricity is used to replace human and animal power. 
C)  wires must carry electrical currents. 
D)  another source of energy must be used to generate electricity. 
E)  electricity is less important than coal, gas, and hydropower.

Question 11

Is it likely that coal will be formed in the future from present day deposits of plants and animals? Explain why or why not.

Accepted Answer

No. Significant coal deposits arise from

Question 12

The positive aspects of establishing wind power include

Accepted Answer

A)  providing a habitat for birds and bats. 
B)  enhancing aesthetics. 
C)  operational under all weather conditions. 
D)  no requirement for energy storage or transmission. 
E)  exploiting a renewable source of energy. 
A)  providing a habitat for birds and bats. 
B)  enhancing aesthetics. 
C)  operational under all weather conditions. 
D)  no requirement for energy storage or transmission. 
E)  exploiting a renewable source of energy.

Question 13

Methods of generating electricity do not include

Accepted Answer

A)  inducing an arc (electric spark) to form across electrodes. 
B)  electromagnetic induction. 
C)  light-induced electrical currents. 
D)  using heat to generate electricity. 
E)  the mixing of chemicals. 
A)  inducing an arc (electric spark) to form across electrodes. 
B)  electromagnetic induction. 
C)  light-induced electrical currents. 
D)  using heat to generate electricity. 
E)  the mixing of chemicals.

Question 14

Objections to the use of coal for energy do not include

Accepted Answer

A)  destruction of land resources from mining. 
B)  pollution of surface and ground water. 
C)  atmospheric pollution from mercury and sulfur. 
D)  dwindling coal reserves. 
E)  release of greenhouse gases. 
A)  destruction of land resources from mining. 
B)  pollution of surface and ground water. 
C)  atmospheric pollution from mercury and sulfur. 
D)  dwindling coal reserves. 
E)  release of greenhouse gases.

Question 15

The most common way to generate electricity is

Accepted Answer

A)  batteries. 
B)  generating static electricity and trapping it in a series of wires. 
C)  moving a coil of wire through a fixed magnetic field. 
D)  transduction. 
E)  the direct capture of electrons (i.e., "catching lightning in a bottle"). 
A)  batteries. 
B)  generating static electricity and trapping it in a series of wires. 
C)  moving a coil of wire through a fixed magnetic field. 
D)  transduction. 
E)  the direct capture of electrons (i.e., "catching lightning in a bottle").

When considering the development of a new form of energy, one must consider the answer to which of the following questions?

Biodiesel and ethanol are liquid fuels derived from plants. Producing ethanol and biodiesel requires energy inputs that make them less efficient sources of energy. Why are they considered attractive, alternative sources of energy?

Which of the following statements about renewable sources of energy is true?

Which of the following is an advantage of hydroelectric power?

The largest source of non-renewable energy is from

Which of the following is not a fuel that can be generated from vegetation?

One problem not associated with nuclear energy production is

List three types of solar energy and give an example of each.

What are some of the advantages that hydroelectric dams offer beyond the generation of electricity?

Electricity is a "secondary" energy source, meaning

Is it likely that coal will be formed in the future from present day deposits of plants and animals? Explain why or why not.

The positive aspects of establishing wind power include

Methods of generating electricity do not include

Objections to the use of coal for energy do not include

The most common way to generate electricity is

The Scientific Method

Risk and Uncertainty

Biodiversity

Evolutionary Responses

Human Population Dynamics

Endangered Species

Interactions Among Species

Natural Resource Use and Planning

Water Resources

Waste Management

Atmosphere and Climate

Air Pollution

Policy, Ethics, and Decision-Making

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Exam 9: Energy Resources

When considering the development of a new form of energy, one must consider the answer to which of the following questions?

Biodiesel and ethanol are liquid fuels derived from plants. Producing ethanol and biodiesel requires energy inputs that make them less efficient sources of energy. Why are they considered attractive, alternative sources of energy?

Which of the following statements about renewable sources of energy is true?

Which of the following is an advantage of hydroelectric power?

The largest source of non-renewable energy is from

Which of the following is not a fuel that can be generated from vegetation?

One problem not associated with nuclear energy production is

List three types of solar energy and give an example of each.

What are some of the advantages that hydroelectric dams offer beyond the generation of electricity?

Electricity is a "secondary" energy source, meaning

Is it likely that coal will be formed in the future from present day deposits of plants and animals? Explain why or why not.

The positive aspects of establishing wind power include

Methods of generating electricity do not include

Objections to the use of coal for energy do not include

The most common way to generate electricity is

The Scientific Method

Risk and Uncertainty

Biodiversity

Evolutionary Responses

Human Population Dynamics

Endangered Species

Interactions Among Species

Natural Resource Use and Planning

Water Resources

Waste Management

Atmosphere and Climate

Air Pollution

Policy, Ethics, and Decision-Making

Filters