Question 1

One way to improve energy efficiency is to offer tax credits for investments in energy efficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

____________________ provides greater conversion efficiencies than traditional generation methods because it harnesses heat that would otherwise be wasted.

Accepted Answer

Cogeneration

Question 3

Small hydropower projects emit more carbon dioxide,and are therefore less desirable,than larger projects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which water heater is the most effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  an electric water heater 
B)  an oil water heater 
C)  a gas water heater 
D)  a tankless, instant, natural gas water heater 
A)  an electric water heater 
B)  an oil water heater 
C)  a gas water heater 
D)  a tankless, instant, natural gas water heater

Question 5

Where can geothermal energy be stored?

Accepted Answer

A)  biofuels 
B)  hot water 
C)  batteries 
D)  fuel cells 
A)  biofuels 
B)  hot water 
C)  batteries 
D)  fuel cells

Question 6

Which of the following is a significant impact of burning biomass?

Accepted Answer

A)  It does not cause water pollution. 
B)  It releases more carbon dioxide per ton burned than coal does. 
C)  It can cause soil erosion, water pollution, and loss of wildlife habitat. 
D)  It releases more air pollution per unit of energy produced than does uncontrolled burning of coal. 
A)  It does not cause water pollution. 
B)  It releases more carbon dioxide per ton burned than coal does. 
C)  It can cause soil erosion, water pollution, and loss of wildlife habitat. 
D)  It releases more air pollution per unit of energy produced than does uncontrolled burning of coal.

Question 7

One way to improve energy efficiency is to offer tax credits for buying efficient houses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What percentage of energy is derived from biomass in developing countries?

Accepted Answer

A)  about 10% 
B)  about 30% 
C)  about 50% 
D)  about 70% 
A)  about 10% 
B)  about 30% 
C)  about 50% 
D)  about 70%

Question 9

____________________ solar heating refers to the absorption of energy from the sun by pumping a heat-absorbing fluid through special collectors.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ solar heating refers to the absorption...

Question 10

Which statement characterizes a wind farm?

Accepted Answer

A)  It may interfere with flight patterns of migratory birds. 
B)  It is considered visually pleasing. 
C)  It does not require backup energy production systems. 
D)  It is very quiet. 
A)  It may interfere with flight patterns of migratory birds. 
B)  It is considered visually pleasing. 
C)  It does not require backup energy production systems. 
D)  It is very quiet.

Question 11

Geothermal energy consists of heat stored in soil,underground rocks,and fluids in the Earth's mantle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Solar energy is used both directly and indirectly to make up the majority of commercial energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The area in Canada that has the highest windmill capacity is in ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The area in Canada that has the...

Question 14

What is a micropower system?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a way of transmitting electricity via microwaves. 
B)  It involves installing electrical generators in individual homes and buildings. 
C)  It is a miniaturized photovoltaic cell. 
D)  It consists of small power stations distributed throughout a region. 
A)  It is a way of transmitting electricity via microwaves. 
B)  It involves installing electrical generators in individual homes and buildings. 
C)  It is a miniaturized photovoltaic cell. 
D)  It consists of small power stations distributed throughout a region.

Question 15

What is one outcome of improved energy efficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  It uses nonrenewable fossil fuel supplies faster. 
B)  It provides less time for phasing in renewable energy sources. 
C)  It improves national security by reducing dependence on imported oil. 
D)  It eliminates excess jobs. 
A)  It uses nonrenewable fossil fuel supplies faster. 
B)  It provides less time for phasing in renewable energy sources. 
C)  It improves national security by reducing dependence on imported oil. 
D)  It eliminates excess jobs.

Question 16

Which statement best describes energy use in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  The majority of energy used in Canada comes from renewable sources. 
B)  Fuel efficiency standards are as high as China's standards. 
C)  Approximately 16% of all commercial energy consumed ends up performing useful tasks. 
D)  Due to increased fuel efficiency in SUVs, energy used declined since 1985. 
A)  The majority of energy used in Canada comes from renewable sources. 
B)  Fuel efficiency standards are as high as China's standards. 
C)  Approximately 16% of all commercial energy consumed ends up performing useful tasks. 
D)  Due to increased fuel efficiency in SUVs, energy used declined since 1985.

Question 17

What is one disadvantage of using biomass for energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Large amounts of land are required. 
B)  Its use and application lack versatility. 
C)  Nitrous oxide emissions are higher than for other sources of energy. 
D)  It is not renewable. 
A)  Large amounts of land are required. 
B)  Its use and application lack versatility. 
C)  Nitrous oxide emissions are higher than for other sources of energy. 
D)  It is not renewable.

Question 18

Earth's interior provides heat energy called ______________________________,which can be used without polluting the environment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Earth's interior provides heat energy called ______________________________,which...

Question 19

Which energy conversion device has the highest energy efficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  human body 
B)  fluorescent light 
C)  incandescent light 
D)  steam turbine 
A)  human body 
B)  fluorescent light 
C)  incandescent light 
D)  steam turbine

Question 20

What are some of the advantages of micropower?

Accepted Answer

fast installation,high energy

Exam 18: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

One way to improve energy efficiency is to offer tax credits for investments in energy efficiency.

____________________ provides greater conversion efficiencies than traditional generation methods because it harnesses heat that would otherwise be wasted.

Small hydropower projects emit more carbon dioxide,and are therefore less desirable,than larger projects.

Which water heater is the most effective?

Where can geothermal energy be stored?

Which of the following is a significant impact of burning biomass?

One way to improve energy efficiency is to offer tax credits for buying efficient houses.

What percentage of energy is derived from biomass in developing countries?

____________________ solar heating refers to the absorption of energy from the sun by pumping a heat-absorbing fluid through special collectors.

Which statement characterizes a wind farm?

Geothermal energy consists of heat stored in soil,underground rocks,and fluids in the Earth's mantle.

Solar energy is used both directly and indirectly to make up the majority of commercial energy.

The area in Canada that has the highest windmill capacity is in ____________________.

What is a micropower system?

What is one outcome of improved energy efficiency?

Which statement best describes energy use in Canada?

What is one disadvantage of using biomass for energy?

Earth's interior provides heat energy called ______________________________,which can be used without polluting the environment.

Which energy conversion device has the highest energy efficiency?

What are some of the advantages of micropower?

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