APES Unit 6
Based on the data in the graph which of the following methods would be used to calculate the percent change of wind energy generated from 2010 to 2015
(200-100) / 100
The town of Fremont Center shares its power plant with the towns of West Fremont and East Fremont. Information about the three towns is shown in the table below. The maximum capacity of the existing power plant is 2,000 MW.Conversion (1 MW = 1,000 kW). The percent of the total available power currently bein gused by West Fremont is nearest to-
15%
Burning on gallon of gasoline in a car releases approximately 20 pounds of CO2 into the atmosphere.One person drives 60,000 miles in a car that averages 30 miles per gallon (mpg), while another person drives 60,000 miles in a car that averages 20 mpg. Over the course of the 60,000 miles, how many few ponds of CO2 are released by the 30 mpg car than by the 20 mpg car?
20,000
Based on the data in the graph, which of the following represents the total electricity production in the United States from all energy sources, in billions of kilowatt-hours, in 2017?
3.8×1012 kWh
what is the approximate percent of the per capita electricity usage in Bangladesh
48
The half life of a radioactive substance with the decay rate shown in the graph above is closest to
7
An automobile travels at an average of 55 miles per hour (mph) with a maximum speed of 65 mph. It travels a distance of 75 miles and consumes a total of 2.8 gallons of fuel. Which of the following represents the correct calculation for the fuel efficiency of the automobile?
75 miles/2.8 gallons
Which of the following is the best example of cogeneration?
A coal-fired power plant captures waste heat and uses it to heat adjacent buildings.
Geothermal energy is the main energy source at this location
B
This area has low water flow velocities because flowing water forms a reservoir that can be used for hydroelectric power generation or recreation.
D (Dam)
Major limitation of using photovoltaic cells
Do not produce as much electricity on cloudy days
the US legislature followd this protocol for the permanent storage of high level radioactive waste
E
During the Cretaceous period of Earth's geological history, eastern Montana was covered with lowland swamps rich in plant life. These plants were buried and slowly decomposed. Which of the following resources would most likely be mined from the plant remains buried in eastern Montana during the Cretaceous?
Fossil fuels such as coal
Which of the following accurately describes a fuel cell vehicle?
Fuel cell vehicles use hydrogen to generate electricity that runs the motor.
this type of energy utilizes heat that is stored beneath earth's surface
Geothermal energy
Extraction of natural gas by the process of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) is most likely to result in which of the following environmental problems?
Groundwater contamination
Which of the following most likely had a direct influence on the trend shown in the graph for the electricity generation from wind?
Increased subsidies for renewable energy
A developer intends to use passive solar heating in a new construction project in Minnesota in an effort to reduce electricity costs for the property owners. Which of the following should be employed to maximize the benefit of passive solar heating?
Install south-facing glazed windows in the home and dark surfaces to cover the walls and floors.
Some automobiles in the United States are fueled by natural gas. What is the primary environmental advantage of natural gas relative to gasoline as a transportation fuel?
Natural gas combustion emits fewer pollutants.
Scientists are looking for new locations to generate electricity using geothermal energy. Which of the following locations would be the best choice for a geothermal energy generating plant?
Near tectonic plate boundaries
Scientists are looking for new locations to generate electricity using geothermal energy. Which of the following locations would be the best choice for a geothermal energy generating plant?
New tectonic plate boundaries
This type of energy is nonrenewable
Nuclear energy
How do photovoltaic cells generate electricity
Photons from the sun hit the solar panels and the electrons move to the bottom of the cell and go through the connecting wire which makes electricity.
Rapid runoff following a heavy rainfall may cause flooding downstream from urban areas. Which urban design strategy will most likely slow water runoff though an urban area and decrease the risk of downstream flooding?
Preserve open areas with intact vegetation.
The following data table shows the percentage of United States energy consumption by energy source for 2010 and 2017. Based on the provided data, which of the following best explains the change in energy resource use?
Renewable sources replaced nonrenewable sources for electricity generation but not for transportation
Based on the data, which of the following policies would most likely make the greatest reduction in the ecological footprint for all of the cities shown in the graph?
Setting higher fuel efficiency standards for vehicles
Which of the following is a negative consequence associated with photovoltaic solar cells?
The manufacture of photovoltaic solar cells involves toxic metals that can be released into the environment.
Which of the following can be determines from the data in the graph?
The year when cesium 147 can be disposed of safety
Which of the following is considered an advantage of using nuclear power to generate electricity?
There is no CO2 emitted from the nuclear reaction
Which of the following is an unintended consequence of the use of hydroelectric dams for electricity generation?
There will be more erosion than sediment deposition downstream from the hydroelectric dam
Which of the following is an unintended consequence of the use of hydroelectric dams for electricity generation? .
There will be more erosion than sediment deposition downstream from the hydroelectric dam.
Which of the following is a benefit of biofuels
They can be used in existing car and plane engines
this is the location of the world's largest hydroelectric dam
Three Gorges Dam
Which of the following environmental problems is most often associated with electricity generation in the type of power plant illustrated in the diagram?
Toxic metals are released into nearby reservoirs in the cooling water
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
The water used in this type of power plant is often released back into a reservoir. Which of the following effects could this released water have on the reservoir?
Warm water is released into the reservoir which increases dissolved oxygen levels.
A student reads that nanosilver particles are used in cosmetics to allow nutrients to penetrate deeper into the skin. When the cosmetics are washed off, the nanosilver particles can enter freshwater ecosystems. These particles may decrease survival in many aquatic organisms. The student determines that Daphnia magna, a tiny freshwater crustacean widely found in North America, might make a good test subject for an experiment.Which statement below is the most likely testable hypothesis based on the information provided?
When the concentration of nanosilver particles in water is increased, the population of Daphnia magna will decrease.
Which statement below is the most likely testable hypothesis based on the information provided?
When the concentration of nanosilver particles in water is increased, the population of Daphnia magna will decrease.
Which of the following describes an environment where large amounts of oil could form millions of years in the future?
a river delta in a forested region
which of the following fuel sources is commonly used in less developed countries
biomass?
Based on the diagram, which processes would provide the energy used to generate electricity at the power plant?
fission in radioactive fuel?
buildings designed to partially heat rooms by passive solar heatibg rely on
materials that absorb and store solar energy to warm the room
a developer wants to be able to generate electrical energy directly from solar. This involves
photovoltaic
According to the data plotted in the graph above, which of the following is true about the increase in world fossil fuel consumption between 1965 and 1980?
the increase in oil consumption outpaced the increased in coal and natural gas consumption
Process of pumping of highly pressurized water with a mix of sand and chemicals into boreholes which create cracks within rocks
this provides a pathway for natural gas to escape and be pumped out.
which of the following negative consequences is most often associated with using biomass for energy productions?
using biomass for energy production can result in local deforestation
Which of the following fuel sources is commonly used in less developed countries because it is easily accessible?
wood
