ch. 13 - energy resources

what are some of the problems with petroleum as an energy resource?

- drilling - contribute to pollution + smog - contribute to acid rain - drilled areas are subject to subsidence

which of the following is NOT a benefit of nuclear energy: A) Nuclear energy is "emission free" and generates no smog. B) Nuclear energy is renewable. C) The use of nuclear energy reduces our dependence on other energy resources. D) The nuclear energy industry is the only power industry that manages and accounts for all of its waste. E) Nuclear energy provides low cost, reliable power at stable prices.

B

which of the following is NOT an example of a fossil fuel? A) coal B) oil C) natural gas D) nuclear energy E) All are examples of fossil fuels.

D

what is biomass: A) household garbage B) crops like corn and sugarcane C) wood chips and sawdust D) algae E) all of the above

E

which of the following is a renewable energy source: A) hydropower B) biomass C) geothermal energy D) wind power E) All are renewable.

E

biomass can create:

as much pollution as burning coal

main problem w/ solar energy:

cost of the tech today is the highest compared to all other energy sources

true or false: renewable energy resources provide a large part of the energy used in the u.s.

false

hydroelectric energy

harnesses the power of water in rivers

geothermal energy

harnesses the power of water underground

solar energy

most expensive resource

what is a nonrenewable energy source?

one that is not replenished as fast as it is used

wind energy

requires a lot of land, hast the potential to disrupt TV signals, creates visual blight, + kills birds

which rock type is capable of storing + creating oil?

sedimentary

what ways is coal removed from the Earth?

strip mining, mountaintop mining, + underground mining

true or false: most oil and gas comes from the remains of organisms that once lived in the oceans.

true

true or false: over time, radioactive waste gradually emits + less radiation.

true

how is hydroelectric energy created?

water falls through a series of turbines in a dam that generates electricity