APES test 2/16
A family of four lives in a three-bedroom house and uses an average of 900kWh900kWh of electricity per month. The family cools their house for three months during the summer with two window-unit air conditioners that each use 350kWh350kWh of electricity per month. Which of the following is the percentage of the family's total annual electricity that is used to run the two air conditioners for the three summer months?
19.4
How many BTUs were consumed in the United States in 2017 by consumers that used petroleum as a fuel source?
36 quadrillion
which of the following describes an environmental problem that can result from combustion of fossil fuels to generate electricity
Carbon dioxide is a product of the combustion fossil fuels, and it can lead to global climate change when released into the atmosphere
fossil fuels
Coal, oil, natural gas
which of the following is an unintended consequence of the use of hydroelectric dams for electricity generation
Greenhouse gases will be released from the hydroelectric dam during the generation of electricity
which of the following is a true statement about passive solar heating
It is based in part on the principle of the greenhouse effect
The following are disadvantages of which type of energy? · Risk of leaks/explosions · 25x more effective as a greenhouse (warming) gas than CO2 · Low availability because pipelines are needed
Natural Gas
The following are advantages of which type of energy? · Ideal for transportation and mechanized farm equipment. · Extremely versatile. · Used to produce plastics and synthetic fibers.
Petroleum
The following are disadvantages of which type of energy? · Significant refining required · Potential for spills on wildlife habitats · Significant dust and emissions during construction of rigs and refineries · Human rights/ environmental justice issues in developing countries that export Will decrease in availability greatly within 40 years
Petroleum
Which of the following is a true statement about passive solar heating?
Principle of greenhouse effect.
Which of the following is an unintended consequence of the use of hydroelectric dams for electricity generation?
The population of fish that migrate to areas upstream from the hydroelectric dam to breed will increase.
largest coal reserves
US, Russia, China,
which of the following scenarios is an example of cogeneration
Using the steam given off from a coal-fired electrical generation plant to heat nearby buildings
Name 3 out of 5 renewable energies.
Wind, Biomass and Solar
The source whose use is a direct cause of deforestation
biomass
which of the following best describes an advantage of burning biomass rather than burning fossil fuels in developing countries
biomass production is cheaper than fossil fuel extraction, making it more readily available for use
which of the following best describes an advantage of burning of biomass rather than burning fossil fuels in developing countries
biomass production is cheaper than fossil fuel extraction, making it more ready available for use
which of the following is the most successful solution to the problem of fish mortality caused by dams
building fish ladders around the dam
all of the following substances are derived from petroleum EXCEPT
cellulose
which of the following countries has the largest coal reserves
china
The following are advantages of which type of energy? · Inexpensive and easy to extract from the ground. · No refining needed. · Great for production of electricity and heat.
coal
The following are disadvantages of which type of energy? · Mining alters landscapes and endangers humans · Plants are slow to reach full operating capacity · Large contributor to acid rain
coal
what are the top three CO2 emission sources
coal, natural gas, biomass
Which three sources supply the majority of commercial energy in the world today?
coal, oil, natural gas
An industry uses natural gas for manufacturing and uses the waste heat to produce electricity. This is an example of which of the following processes?
cogeneration
electric car have which of the following types of motors
electric powered only
which of the following best describes an environmental problem associated with fracking
fracking fluids can escape from the drill hole and contaminate surface water and grand water
nuclear fussion
fusing them together
what are the renewable energies
geothermal, biomass, solar, wind, hydro
throughout the world, especially the less-developed countries, burning wood or other biomass for heating of cooking in homes is common. one negative enviornmental impact of this practice is the production of particulates indoors, which can be a health hazard to humans
installing effective ventilation systems in dwellings
largest world oil reserves
middle east, venezuala, canada
The following are advantages of which type of energy? · Cleanest burning fossil fuel with fewer impurities. · Efficient for cooking, heating, etc. · Half the CO2 emissions of coal when used to produce electricity.
natural gas
What is the cleanest CO2 emission source?
nuclear
what is the cleanest CO2 emission source
nuclear
The following are disadvantages of which type of energy? · Unpopular, generates protests · Plants are $$$ to build because of legal challenges · Potential for catastrophic meltdowns and accidents · Possible terrorist targets
nuclear energy
the source that produces long-lived hazardous wastes
nuclear fission
nuclear fission
nuetrons collide with uranium and breaks causing energy
which of the following best describes a benefit of increasing the number of offshore wind farms rather than onshore wind farms
offshore wind farms will produce up to three times as much electricity as wind farms on land because of increased wind speeds offshore
Which is NOT in the top three CO2 emissions sources?
oil
A meltdown in which of the following structures at a nuclear power plant, such as Chernobyl, would most likely lead to the accidental release of radiation?
reactor core
the following data table shows the percentage of the US energy consumption by energy source for 2010 and 2017
renewable sources replaced nonrenewable sources for electricity generation but no for transportation
2 timothy 1:7. what does God give us and what does He not
self control, love, power, and not fear
In contrast to low-level radioactive waste, most high-level radioactive waste is currently
stored at reactor sites
which of the following is most likely to reduce the US contribution to the increase in the concentration of atmosphere CO2
switching from cars and trucks to rail for mass transit and freight movement
Methane gas and ethanol are two examples of biogases that are produced in which of the following processes?
the anerobic digestion of biomass
Between 1960 and 1970, world oil consumption approximately doubled. Which of the following explanations is consistent with this increase?
the number of cars on the road
Although nuclear energy is considered a cleaner energy source than fossil fuels, some scientists argue this does not support the claim that nuclear energy is renewable. Which of the following claims best supports the argument that nuclear energy is a nonrenewable energy source?
the uranium deposits on earth finite
three nuclear power plants that had a meltdown
three mile island, Fukushima, chernobyl
which of the following is the most practical solution to maximizing energy production at wind farms while minimizing the risk to wildlife
turn off turbines during periods of maximum migration
what is mineral is mined for nuclear energy and how is it mined
uranium
which of the following metals is considered an energy source
uranium
Hydroelectric Power uses what source to create energy?
water
which of the following produces the least amount of carbon dioxide while generating electricity
wind turbines
which of the following fuel sources is commonly used in less developed countries because it is easily accesible
wood