Question 1

Tar sand processing requires large amounts of ________and also requires preliminary forest _______________.

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A)   water, thinning
B)   electricity, clear cutting
C)   fossil fuels, thinning
D)   fossil fuels, controlled burning
E)   water, clear cutting

Question 2

This chapter presents a list of a dozen actions that individuals can take to make the shift to more sustainable energy use. Using this list as a source or reference, name four actions you are willing to take and four actions you are unwilling to take. For each action you are willing to take, state why. For each action you are not willing to take, state why you are not. Also state what would have to change in order for you to take the steps you are now unwilling to take?

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Question 3

Briefly describe how a cogeneration or combined heat and power (CHP) functions.

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In such a system, two useful forms of en...

Question 4

World oil supplies and prices are expected to be controlled long-term by

Accepted Answer

A)   OPEC
B)   the United States
C)   Mexico
D)   Russia
E)   Saudi Arabia

Question 5

Which of the following is a disadvantage of hydropower?

Accepted Answer

A)   It creates high levels of carbon dioxide emissions.
B)   There is a high environmental impact from flooding land to form a reservoir.
C)   The cost of electricity produced from hydropower is lower than electricity produced from other sources.
D)   It has a moderate to high net energy.
E)   It is largely unavailable in the United States

Question 6

It has been estimated that capturing the wind's energy at the world's best sites would only produce about 50% of the electricity currently being used worldwide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The energy in the sunlight striking the earth for just 1 hour is enough to run the world's economy for

Accepted Answer

A)   one hour
B)   one day
C)   one week
D)   one month
E)   one year

Question 8

Photovoltaic cells do not produce any of the greenhouse or acid gas emissions associated with electricity generated by the combustion of fossil fuels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The energy source with the highest net energy ratio for transportation is

Accepted Answer

A)   gasoline
B)   coal liquefaction
C)   natural gas
D)   oil shale
E)   ethanol from sugar cane residue

Question 10

A soft energy path is one that

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A)   relies on improving energy efficiency and increasing the use of a variety of renewable energy resources
B)   relies completely on the use of biofuels
C)   relies on the use of liquid fossil fuels
D)   relies on the use of soft money for research and development
E)   relies on soft coal

Question 11

Match the appropriate energy source with the advantage or disadvantage in the list below.
-radioactive wastes are an ongoing problem

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A)  wind power
B)  nuclear power
C)  natural gas
D)  hydro-electric
E)  passive solar

Question 12

There are three major forms of fossil fuels: coal, oil, and natural gas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The National Building Competition which started in 2010 is an opportunity for

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A)   students to design energy efficient buildings
B)   architects to compete in designing the most energy efficient buildings
C)   power companies to come up with better systems to heat homes
D)   solar energy companies to demonstrate their newest technologies
E)   commercial buildings, including those of major corporations, to compete in cutting energy use over a 12 month period

Question 14

Which of the following statements about geothermal power is false?

Accepted Answer

A)   It provides a moderate net energy gain.
B)   It can be highly efficient at accessible sites.
C)   It releases more carbon dioxide than fossil fuels.
D)   It has a low cost at accessible sites.
E)   There is a scarcity of suitable sites.

Question 15

Briefly explain why it is so expensive to close down a nuclear power plant.

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Question 16

Explain this statement: The highest priority in fighting the war on terror must be to reduce America's dependence on foreign oil.

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This is because the majority of oil rese...

Question 17

The statement that it takes high quality energy to get high quality energy refers to

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A)   energy resources with low or negative net energy
B)   hydroelectric power
C)   the economic side of energy production
D)   the processes and fuel required to extract and refine some energy sources
E)   coal and hydroelectric power

Question 18

In order, the largest wind power producers are:

Accepted Answer

A)   China, India, Spain, United States, Germany
B)   Germany, China, United States, Spain, India
C)   United States, India, Spain, Germany, China
D)   China, United States, Spain, Germany, India
E)   Denmark, United States, China, Germany, India

Question 19

Although coal is a very plentiful fuel, when burned it produces very high ____________________ emissions.

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Question 20

All of the following statements about solid biomass are correct except

Accepted Answer

A)   plantations can help restore degraded areas
B)   costs are moderate
C)   they are widely available in some areas
D)   they are possible to produce with no net carbon dioxide increase
E)   it can lead to deforestation

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A soft energy path is one that

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It has been estimated that capturing the wind's energy at the world's best sites would only produce about 50% of the electricity currently being used worldwide.

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All of the following statements about solid biomass are correct except

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Which of the following statements about geothermal power is false?

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World oil supplies and prices are expected to be controlled long-term by

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Briefly explain why it is so expensive to close down a nuclear power plant.

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There are three major forms of fossil fuels: coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Which of the following is a disadvantage of hydropower?

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The energy source with the highest net energy ratio for transportation is

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Briefly describe how a cogeneration or combined heat and power (CHP) functions.

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Photovoltaic cells do not produce any of the greenhouse or acid gas emissions associated with electricity generated by the combustion of fossil fuels.

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In order, the largest wind power producers are:

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Match the appropriate energy source with the advantage or disadvantage in the list below. -radioactive wastes are an ongoing problem

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Although coal is a very plentiful fuel, when burned it produces very high ____________________ emissions.

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A soft energy path is one that

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Which of the following statements about geothermal power is false?

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Briefly explain why it is so expensive to close down a nuclear power plant.

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Explain this statement: The highest priority in fighting the war on terror must be to reduce America's dependence on foreign oil.

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Photovoltaic cells do not produce any of the greenhouse or acid gas emissions associated with electricity generated by the combustion of fossil fuels.

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