Environmental Science Test 1
A/C units are used to cool our homes, what are the major factors that you should consider in order to buy the proper A/C unit for your home?
Size of the room to cool/activity level of room, Bigger not always better, Getting one that is the right BTU for the room, and Materials to seal the area around the unit to prevent air leaks
What percentage of the US energy comes from fossil fuels?
80%
How many quads of energy does the US use each year?
95
What type of information can be found on the US fuel labels other than Mile Per Gallon?
Annual fuel costs, fuel economy
One match is equal to one _______
BTU
Which is not one of the five main sources of renewable energy?
Coal
Describe the 3 major fossil fuels.
Coal - solid fossil fuel, formed over millions of years of decay of land vegetation , Oil- liquid, and natural gas- gaseous
What two agencies of the government support it?
Environmental protection agency and Department of energy
What is the energy star program?
Environmental protection agency, helps people save money and protect our climate through superior energy efficiency.
EV is the general abbreviation for gasoline vehicles.
False
Extra-large A/C units can remove all the rooms humidity.
False
Natural gas, wind, and coal are the most-consumed energy sources in U.S. homes.
False (natural gas and electricity are tho)
Energy efficiency is any behavior that results in the use of less energy.
False, that's energy conservation
Energy conservation is the use of technology that requires less energy to perform the same function.
False, that's energy efficiency
The ___________ tag on the windows of new cars has a combination of both city and highway miles per gallon.
Fuel economy
Which is the largest source of transportation fuel?
Gasoline
Thermal energy is the same as______.
Heat
In 2009, this historical trend changed sharply because of the ________.
Heat wave
The largest energy user in the US economy is the ________ sector.
Industrial
What are the main consumers of US energy, and how could they reduce their consumption?
Industrial , Transportation, and Residential
______ is used in jet airplanes.
Kerosene
Radiant energy is the same as_____.
Light
What is the number one chemical feed stock in the US?
Liquid Petroleum Gas
________ is an energy source that cannot be easily recreated.
Nonrenewable
The _____________ industry is the largest industrial consumer of energy.
Petroleum Refining
1. Stored energy is also called _______ energy
Potential
______ is an energy source that can be easily replenished.
Renewable
Describe 3 major forms of renewable energy.
Solar energy from the sun, which can be turned into electricity and heat, Geothermal energy from heat inside the earth, and Hydropower from hydroelectric turbines
According to the Energy Star video on A/C, the size of the room is a major factor in determining the size of the A/C/ unit.
True
Electric vehicles could be an alternative for US drivers traveling less than 40 miles per day for their daily commute.
True
R32 is a refrigerant in A/C units.
True
Space heating is the largest use of energy at home.
True
Provide 3 examples from the websites on how to improve home energy savings.
Turn off lights, Unplug electronics when not in use, and Don't over weather your home
Energy is the ability to do
Work