Question 1

Energy is the capacity to do work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

In the United States and Canada, the most common problem with using wood as a major heat source is

Accepted Answer

A)  the cost. 
B)  wood shortages. 
C)  that it separates people from the utility grid. 
D)  the production of pollutants. 
E)  nothing because using wood as an alternate source is a viable way to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. 
A)  the cost. 
B)  wood shortages. 
C)  that it separates people from the utility grid. 
D)  the production of pollutants. 
E)  nothing because using wood as an alternate source is a viable way to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. D

Question 3

In terms of generating electricity, fuel cells are _________ than thermal-conversion machines because the chemical energy of a fuel is

Accepted Answer

A)  less efficient; converted into electricity with an intermediate combustion cycle. 
B)  less efficient; converted directly into electricity without an intermediate combustion cycle. 
C)  more efficient; converted into electricity with an intermediate combustion cycle. 
D)  more efficient; converted directly into electricity without an intermediate combustion cycle. 
E)  about the same in terms of efficiency; converted into electricity with an intermediate combustion cycle. 
A)  less efficient; converted into electricity with an intermediate combustion cycle. 
B)  less efficient; converted directly into electricity without an intermediate combustion cycle. 
C)  more efficient; converted into electricity with an intermediate combustion cycle. 
D)  more efficient; converted directly into electricity without an intermediate combustion cycle. 
E)  about the same in terms of efficiency; converted into electricity with an intermediate combustion cycle. D

Question 4

Energy is measured in what units?

Accepted Answer

A)  Joule 
B)  Power 
C)  Calorie 
D)  Amps 
A)  Joule 
B)  Power 
C)  Calorie 
D)  Amps

Question 5

A major factor in the conversion from fossil fuels to renewable forms of energy is

Accepted Answer

A)  money. 
B)  infrastructure. 
C)  access to renewable forms. 
D)  a lack of technology to develop renewable forms. 
A)  money. 
B)  infrastructure. 
C)  access to renewable forms. 
D)  a lack of technology to develop renewable forms.

Question 6

Sweden, Denmark, and Switzerland have higher standards of living by most measures than Americans or Canadians

Accepted Answer

A)  because their energy consumption is much greater. 
B)  because they are closer to energy supplies. 
C)  even though their energy use is about equal to ours. 
D)  even though their energy use is much less than ours. 
E)  Sweden, Denmark, and Switzerland do not have higher standards of living compared to Americans or Canadians. 
A)  because their energy consumption is much greater. 
B)  because they are closer to energy supplies. 
C)  even though their energy use is about equal to ours. 
D)  even though their energy use is much less than ours. 
E)  Sweden, Denmark, and Switzerland do not have higher standards of living compared to Americans or Canadians.

Question 7

Tidal power stations operate by using the energy from waves as they crash on the shore.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Since the 1920s, hydropower production has

Accepted Answer

A)  risen, but not as fast as fossil fuel use. 
B)  fallen due to disinterest. 
C)  fallen due to a lack of available sites. 
D)  become our most important energy source. 
E)  stayed at about the same level. 
A)  risen, but not as fast as fossil fuel use. 
B)  fallen due to disinterest. 
C)  fallen due to a lack of available sites. 
D)  become our most important energy source. 
E)  stayed at about the same level.

Question 9

Which country is the world leader in wind energy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The United States 
B)  Denmark 
C)  France 
D)  Japan 
E)  Brazil 
A)  The United States 
B)  Denmark 
C)  France 
D)  Japan 
E)  Brazil

Question 10

_________ is derived from ancient swamps and bogs, where standing water prevented decay and allowed plant matter to accumulate and _________ is derived from plankton and algae, mixed with mud and sand on ancient sea beds.

Accepted Answer

A)  Oil, Coal 
B)  Methane, Oil 
C)  Natural Gas, Coal 
D)  Coal, Oil 
E)  Methane, Natural Gas 
A)  Oil, Coal 
B)  Methane, Oil 
C)  Natural Gas, Coal 
D)  Coal, Oil 
E)  Methane, Natural Gas

Question 11

In the poorest countries like Ethiopia and Bangladesh, biomass represents ______ percent of their energy consumption.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  30 
C)  45 
D)  70 
E)  90 
A)  10 
B)  30 
C)  45 
D)  70 
E)  90

Question 12

For much of the past decade, battles have been going on over oil and gas drilling in

Accepted Answer

A)  the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. 
B)  the Everglades National Wildlife Refuge. 
C)  Buffalo Commons Wildlife Refuge. 
D)  Yellowstone National Park. 
A)  the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. 
B)  the Everglades National Wildlife Refuge. 
C)  Buffalo Commons Wildlife Refuge. 
D)  Yellowstone National Park.

Question 13

__________ can easily be moved across land in pipelines, but must be transported in special refrigerated ships to move across oceans.

Accepted Answer

A)  Natural gas 
B)  Anthracite 
C)  Light oil 
D)  Methanol 
E)  Heavy crude 
A)  Natural gas 
B)  Anthracite 
C)  Light oil 
D)  Methanol 
E)  Heavy crude

Question 14

Fossil fuels currently supply about ____ percent of all world commercial energy supplies.

Accepted Answer

A)  95 
B)  87 
C)  75 
D)  50 
E)  33 
A)  95 
B)  87 
C)  75 
D)  50 
E)  33

Question 15

A glass greenhouse on the south side of a building is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  parabolic collection. 
B)  an active solar heating system. 
C)  passive heat absorption. 
D)  eutectic heat exchange. 
E)  charging fuel cells to increase efficiency in energy use. 
A)  parabolic collection. 
B)  an active solar heating system. 
C)  passive heat absorption. 
D)  eutectic heat exchange. 
E)  charging fuel cells to increase efficiency in energy use.

Question 16

Control rods in a nuclear reactor are used to

Accepted Answer

A)  absorb neutrons. 
B)  move fuel rods around in the chamber. 
C)  provide neutrons to initiate reactions. 
D)  provide cooling by decreasing the temperature of the water. 
E)  increase the temperature of the water. 
A)  absorb neutrons. 
B)  move fuel rods around in the chamber. 
C)  provide neutrons to initiate reactions. 
D)  provide cooling by decreasing the temperature of the water. 
E)  increase the temperature of the water.

Question 17

The most likely disaster in a nuclear power plant is that

Accepted Answer

A)  the plant would explode like a nuclear bomb. 
B)  cooling systems could fail, causing rapid overheating. 
C)  fuel rods could fail to maintain chain reactions. 
D)  nuclear fusion would get out of control and cause explosions. 
A)  the plant would explode like a nuclear bomb. 
B)  cooling systems could fail, causing rapid overheating. 
C)  fuel rods could fail to maintain chain reactions. 
D)  nuclear fusion would get out of control and cause explosions.

Question 18

Biofuels can be produced commercially using all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  corn. 
B)  sugarcane. 
C)  algae. 
D)  soybeans. 
E)  palm oils. 
A)  corn. 
B)  sugarcane. 
C)  algae. 
D)  soybeans. 
E)  palm oils.

Question 19

Transportation consumes about ______ percent of all energy used in the US each year.

Accepted Answer

A)  13 
B)  20 
C)  27 
D)  33 
E)  39 
A)  13 
B)  20 
C)  27 
D)  33 
E)  39

Question 20

Most of the world's nuclear reactors are of the _____________ type.

Accepted Answer

A)  graphite 
B)  MAGNOX 
C)  RBMK 
D)  pressurized water (PWR) 
E)  pebble bed 
A)  graphite 
B)  MAGNOX 
C)  RBMK 
D)  pressurized water (PWR) 
E)  pebble bed

Energy is the capacity to do work.

In the United States and Canada, the most common problem with using wood as a major heat source is

In terms of generating electricity, fuel cells are _________ than thermal-conversion machines because the chemical energy of a fuel is

Energy is measured in what units?

A major factor in the conversion from fossil fuels to renewable forms of energy is

Sweden, Denmark, and Switzerland have higher standards of living by most measures than Americans or Canadians

Tidal power stations operate by using the energy from waves as they crash on the shore.

Since the 1920s, hydropower production has

Which country is the world leader in wind energy?

_ is derived from ancient swamps and bogs, where standing water prevented decay and allowed plant matter to accumulate and _ is derived from plankton and algae, mixed with mud and sand on ancient sea beds.

In the poorest countries like Ethiopia and Bangladesh, biomass represents ______ percent of their energy consumption.

For much of the past decade, battles have been going on over oil and gas drilling in

__________ can easily be moved across land in pipelines, but must be transported in special refrigerated ships to move across oceans.

Fossil fuels currently supply about ____ percent of all world commercial energy supplies.

A glass greenhouse on the south side of a building is an example of

Control rods in a nuclear reactor are used to

The most likely disaster in a nuclear power plant is that

Biofuels can be produced commercially using all of the following except

Transportation consumes about ______ percent of all energy used in the US each year.

Most of the world's nuclear reactors are of the _____________ type.

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Exam 13: Energy

Energy is the capacity to do work.

In the United States and Canada, the most common problem with using wood as a major heat source is

In terms of generating electricity, fuel cells are _________ than thermal-conversion machines because the chemical energy of a fuel is

Energy is measured in what units?

A major factor in the conversion from fossil fuels to renewable forms of energy is

Sweden, Denmark, and Switzerland have higher standards of living by most measures than Americans or Canadians

Tidal power stations operate by using the energy from waves as they crash on the shore.

Since the 1920s, hydropower production has

Which country is the world leader in wind energy?

_________ is derived from ancient swamps and bogs, where standing water prevented decay and allowed plant matter to accumulate and _________ is derived from plankton and algae, mixed with mud and sand on ancient sea beds.

In the poorest countries like Ethiopia and Bangladesh, biomass represents ______ percent of their energy consumption.

For much of the past decade, battles have been going on over oil and gas drilling in

__________ can easily be moved across land in pipelines, but must be transported in special refrigerated ships to move across oceans.

Fossil fuels currently supply about ____ percent of all world commercial energy supplies.

A glass greenhouse on the south side of a building is an example of

Control rods in a nuclear reactor are used to

The most likely disaster in a nuclear power plant is that

Biofuels can be produced commercially using all of the following except

Transportation consumes about ______ percent of all energy used in the US each year.

Most of the world's nuclear reactors are of the _____________ type.

Understanding Our Environment

Environmental Systems: Matter and Energy of Life

Evolution, Species Interactions, and Biological Communities

Human Populations

Biomes and Biodiversity

Environmental Conservation: Forests, Grasslands, Parks, and Nature Preserves

Food and Agriculture

Environmental Health and Toxicology

Climate

Air Pollution

Water: Resources and Pollution

Environmental Geology and Earth Resources

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Economics and Urbanization

Environmental Policy and Sustainability

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_ is derived from ancient swamps and bogs, where standing water prevented decay and allowed plant matter to accumulate and _ is derived from plankton and algae, mixed with mud and sand on ancient sea beds.