Question 1

Refer to Infographic 7.Explain how carbon dioxide can be captured.

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide is created whenever a fos

Question 2

What are the benefits of using coal as an energy source?

Accepted Answer

While there are multiple environmental c

Question 3

If we do not change our current rates of coal usage,how long will the proven coal reserves last?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 year 
B) 10 years 
C) 100 years 
D) 1,000 years 
E) 5,000 years 
A) 1 year 
B) 10 years 
C) 100 years 
D) 1,000 years 
E) 5,000 years

Question 4

Match each term in the left-hand column to the statement that it best exemplifies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each term in the left-hand column...

Question 5

Which type of mining,surface or subsurface,has a greater impact on the environment,and why?

Accepted Answer

Surface mining has a greater impact on t

Question 6

We currently have technologies to capture all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) mercury 
B) particulates 
C) sulfur 
D) carbon dioxide 
E) All of these answers are correct. 
A) mercury 
B) particulates 
C) sulfur 
D) carbon dioxide 
E) All of these answers are correct.

Question 7

Mobile energy sources primarily come from __________.

Accepted Answer

A) solar energy 
B) geothermal energy 
C) wind 
D) coal 
E) oil 
A) solar energy 
B) geothermal energy 
C) wind 
D) coal 
E) oil

Question 8

What is meant by the phrase "external costs of coal," and what are the estimates of such costs on an annual basis?

Accepted Answer

External costs are those generated by ac

Question 9

The key to generating electricity from coal is the generation of_________.

Accepted Answer

A) heat 
B) smoke 
C) sulfur 
D) cold water 
A) heat 
B) smoke 
C) sulfur 
D) cold water

Question 10

Clean coal technologies are being developed to _________________.

Accepted Answer

A) reduce CO2 emissions 
B) store emitted CO2 
C) remove toxins from coal prior to combustion 
D) reduce CO2 emissions,store emitted CO2,and remove toxins from coal prior to combustion 
E) None of these answers are correct. 
A) reduce CO2 emissions 
B) store emitted CO2 
C) remove toxins from coal prior to combustion 
D) reduce CO2 emissions,store emitted CO2,and remove toxins from coal prior to combustion 
E) None of these answers are correct.

Question 11

Mountain Top Coal uses reclamation on closed mining sites.One reason for this is to _________________.

Accepted Answer

A) prevent environmental damage to the area 
B) reduce environmental damage from mining the area 
C) remove over burden from the mining area 
D) produce overburden in the area 
A) prevent environmental damage to the area 
B) reduce environmental damage from mining the area 
C) remove over burden from the mining area 
D) produce overburden in the area

Question 12

The process of reclamation when a mined area was originally flat is done by _________________.

Accepted Answer

A) shaping the overburden to resemble the natural slope and replanting 
B) moving the overburden to a different area to allow the mined area to refill naturally 
C) replacing the mountain top with overburden and introducing new species 
A) shaping the overburden to resemble the natural slope and replanting 
B) moving the overburden to a different area to allow the mined area to refill naturally 
C) replacing the mountain top with overburden and introducing new species

Question 13

Benefits of using coal as an energy source include ____________________.

Accepted Answer

A) low-cost electricity 
B) an established distribution system 
C) ease of isolation 
D) simple processing 
E) All of these answers are correct. 
A) low-cost electricity 
B) an established distribution system 
C) ease of isolation 
D) simple processing 
E) All of these answers are correct.

Question 14

How does the use of coal cause acid precipitation?

Accepted Answer

A) The acid drainage from mining evaporates,which puts the acids into the air. 
B) The burning of coal puts out gases like sulfur dioxide,which can combine with water to form acids. 
C) Acids,which leach into the soil from the mining process,are transpired by plants that have taken them up. 
D) The equipment used for mining releases sulfur and carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. 
E) The transporting of the coal mining releases sulfur and carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. 
A) The acid drainage from mining evaporates,which puts the acids into the air. 
B) The burning of coal puts out gases like sulfur dioxide,which can combine with water to form acids. 
C) Acids,which leach into the soil from the mining process,are transpired by plants that have taken them up. 
D) The equipment used for mining releases sulfur and carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. 
E) The transporting of the coal mining releases sulfur and carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

Question 15

Which of the following changes should Mountain Top Coal make to be more sustainable while producing energy?

Accepted Answer

A) close all mining sites to prevent any environmental damage 
B) stop using mountaintop removal for coal mining 
C) move all mining area to other countries 
D) contribute more funding to combat health issues from mining 
A) close all mining sites to prevent any environmental damage 
B) stop using mountaintop removal for coal mining 
C) move all mining area to other countries 
D) contribute more funding to combat health issues from mining

Question 16

What is the purpose of the transformer in the electrical grid?
A.to cool the water used in steam production
B.to reduce the voltage of the generated electricity
C.to increase the voltage of the generated electricity
D.to transmit electricity

Accepted Answer

The EROEI is a measurement that allows y

Question 17

Discuss some of the effects on health of mining and using coal to generate electricity.

Accepted Answer

Water wells near mines receive significa

Question 18

How is grass planted in mine reclamation?

Accepted Answer

A) Woven mats that include embedded grass seed are laid over the landscape. 
B) Aerial drops of grass seed mixtures are laid over previously mined sites. 
C) An aqueous mixture of seed and chemicals are sprayed on the thin soil. 
D) It is not planted,rather the land will go through natural senescence. 
E) It is not planted; grass will not grow on reclaimed mines. 
A) Woven mats that include embedded grass seed are laid over the landscape. 
B) Aerial drops of grass seed mixtures are laid over previously mined sites. 
C) An aqueous mixture of seed and chemicals are sprayed on the thin soil. 
D) It is not planted,rather the land will go through natural senescence. 
E) It is not planted; grass will not grow on reclaimed mines.

Question 19

Fossil fuels still account for ______ of U.S.energy production.

Accepted Answer

A) 40% 
B) 50% 
C) 60% 
D) 70% 
E) 80% 
A) 40% 
B) 50% 
C) 60% 
D) 70% 
E) 80%

Question 20

Burning coal to generate electricity creates all of the following types of pollution EXCEPT ____________________.

Accepted Answer

A) water pollution 
B) particulates 
C) thermal pollution 
D) mercury 
E) None of these answers are correct. 
A) water pollution 
B) particulates 
C) thermal pollution 
D) mercury 
E) None of these answers are correct.

Exam 26: coal Bringing Down the Mountain

Refer to Infographic 7.Explain how carbon dioxide can be captured.

What are the benefits of using coal as an energy source?

If we do not change our current rates of coal usage,how long will the proven coal reserves last?

Match each term in the left-hand column to the statement that it best exemplifies.

Which type of mining,surface or subsurface,has a greater impact on the environment,and why?

We currently have technologies to capture all but which of the following?

Mobile energy sources primarily come from __________.

What is meant by the phrase "external costs of coal," and what are the estimates of such costs on an annual basis?

The key to generating electricity from coal is the generation of_________.

Clean coal technologies are being developed to _________________.

Mountain Top Coal uses reclamation on closed mining sites.One reason for this is to _________________.

The process of reclamation when a mined area was originally flat is done by _________________.

Benefits of using coal as an energy source include ____________________.

How does the use of coal cause acid precipitation?

Which of the following changes should Mountain Top Coal make to be more sustainable while producing energy?

What is the purpose of the transformer in the electrical grid? A.to cool the water used in steam production B.to reduce the voltage of the generated electricity C.to increase the voltage of the generated electricity D.to transmit electricity

Discuss some of the effects on health of mining and using coal to generate electricity.

How is grass planted in mine reclamation?

Fossil fuels still account for ______ of U.S.energy production.

Burning coal to generate electricity creates all of the following types of pollution EXCEPT ____________________.

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