Chalen Wang

Based on the data above, approximately how much greater is the average cost of the electricity producing United States from offshore wind then from hydroelectric power?

2.3 times greater

Which of the following is the approximate projected rate of change in renewable energy consumption from 2010-2040?

2.33 quadrillion BTUs per year

Which of the following describes a step in the generation of electricity using fossil fuels that can most directly lead to an environmental problem?

Fossil fuel is burned to boil water

Which of the following correctly depicts the nuclear chain reaction that occurs in a nuclear power plant?

Only splitting neutrons (b)

Which of the following geologic profiles would most likely be found at the circled region in the figure?

Peat peat sedimentary rock Igneous rock

Which of the following statements best explains why natural gas is often used as a fuel when countries are transitioning from nonrenewable to renewable energy sources?

natural gas burns more efficiently and cleanly than other sources of carbon-based fossil fuels, thus contributing to a reduction in atmospheric carbon dioxide

Which of the following best identifies a benefit of using renewable energy sources rather than non-renewable energy sources?

renewable energy sources are replenishable and are virtually inexhaustible by human consumption whereas nonrenewable sources do not form in a short period of time

Which of the following statements best describes a difference between nonrenewable and renewable energy sources?

renewable energy sources can be replaced naturally at current consumption rates, whereas non-renewable energy sources cannot be replaced easily

Which of the following is example of the process of cogeneration?

using waste water from electricity production for heating homes

Which of the following statements about the global distribution and use of fossil feels is best supported by the data on the map?

Saudi Arabia and Australia produce large volumes of fossil fuels with relatively low energy demand

The country possesses large oil and gas reserves within its borders which of the labeled rock types must be present in the underlined geology of the country?

Sedimentary rock

Which of the following best describes an environmental problem that is often linked to the process of fracking?

Waste water from fracking operations is injected into porous rock formations, which can induce seismic activity

Which of the following best describes why people in less developed countries use wood as a primary energy source?

Word, in the form of firewood and charcoal, is often readily available

Which of the following best describes the total consumption of all the fossil fuels in 2040 compared to the consumption of nuclear energy in 2040?

consumption of fossil fuels will be approximately 13 times greater than consumption of nuclear energy

Which of the following statements best explains why there is a continued widespread use of nonrenewable fossil fuels in energy production in the United States?

establish technology and transportation infrastructure for fossil fuels allows these resources to be converted into energy to meet consumer demand

Which of the following best describes a potential negative environmental effect of fossil fuel extraction?

Air pollutants, such as methane and particulate matter, are emitted into the atmosphere

In the diagram above, which letter correctly identifies the step work kinetic energy is converted to mechanical energy?

Between pump, streamline, and generator (c)

At which of the following locations in the nuclear power plant would an accident most likely result in the release of fission products?

Between turbine and transformer (b)