APES 6.1 and 6.2- Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources and Global Energy Consumption

In what year was the fraction of energy supplied by coal the greatest?

1910

In approximately what year did oil and gas become the dominant fuels for the United States?

1940

The increase in per capita energy consumption from 1950-2010 has risen what percentage?

20%

According to the graph, in 2000, what was the approximate total energy consumption in BTU for the U.S.?

95 quadrillion

Which of the following is the most valid inference regarding electricity production, based on the graph below? a. Electricity production from coal began to decrease in 2008 because of shortages in coal supplies. b. Electricity production from coal began to decrease in 2008 because of the increasing use of natural gas and renewable energy. c. The use of nuclear energy increased from 1970 to 2010 because of the low cost of constructing nuclear power plants. d. The use of nuclear energy increased from 1970 to 2010 because of the low cost of constructing nuclear power plants. e. Renewable energy has not increased as much as nuclear energy has since 1970 because of federal laws restricting construction of wind farms.

b. Electricity production from coal began to decrease in 2008 because of the increasing use of natural gas and renewable energy.

Which of the following explains why some energy sources are renewable? a. Renewable energy sources exist in a fixed amount and cannot be easily replaced b. Renewable energy sources can be replenished naturally, at or near the rate of consumption c. Renewable energy sources include natural gas and other fossil fuels because they are made from the remains of ancient organisms d. Renewable energy sources use advanced technologies and have been discovered in recent years, making them newer energy sources

b. Renewable energy sources can be replenished naturally, at or near the rate of consumption

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? a. Nuclear energy has low carbon emissions and does not contribute to global warming b. The uranium deposits on Earth are finite c. Nuclear energy is generated by the process of nuclear fission d. Nuclear power plants convert water to steam, similar to fossil fuel-burning power plants

b. The uranium deposits on Earth are finite

Energy consumption is divided into 4 categories: industry, transportation, residential, and commercial. Which of the following is NOT part of the transportation sector? a. air, rail, roads, and waterways b. services such as law and medical c. personal vehicles such as automobiles d. operations including the financing, legalities, and policies for vehicles e. the infrastructure of roads and railways

b. services such as law and medical

In the majority of less developed countries the major source of energy for domestic use is what?

biomass

Which of the following most likely explains the projected increase in energy consumption in China? a. fewer available resources b. an increase in the number of elderly in the population c. a growing population d. decline in technological advancements

c. a growing population

According to the graph, the projected energy consumption for the nuclear power is: a. growing exponentially b. decreasing rapidly c. remaining fairly flat d. an example of logistic growth e. growing rapidly each year

c. remaining fairly flat

Which three sources supply the majority of commercial energy in the world today?

coal, oil, and natural gas

Which of the following is a characteristic of nonrenewable energy sources that distinguishes them from renewable energy sources? a. The construction of power plants that use nonrenewable energy sources is typically more expensive than the construction of those that use renewable energy sources b. Nonrenewable energy sources are typically less harmful to wildlife and ecosystems than renewable energy sources are c. Nonrenewable energy sources typically require additional new technology in order to be used than renewable energy sources do d. Nonrenewable energy sources typically take a longer time to replenish than renewable energy sources do

d. Nonrenewable energy sources typically take a longer time to replenish than renewable energy sources do

When global demand for oil exceeds the rate at which it is produced: a. price decreases and demand goes up b. price and demand remain the same c. flow rate is stopped d. flow rate to consumers goes down and price goes up e. flow rate to consumers goes up and price goes down

d. flow rate to consumers goes down and price goes up

Global fossil fuel use has shifted in recent decades. Which statement accurately reflects this shift? a. coal has overtaken natural gas as the most widely used fossil fuel b. oil has overtaken natural gas as the most widely used fossil fuel c. coal has overtaken oil as the most widely used fossil fuel d. oil has overtaken coal as the most widely used fossil fuel e. natural gas has overtaken coal as the most widely used fossil fuel

d. oil has overtaken coal as the most widely used fossil fuel

Which of the following could potentially explain the projected decline in energy consumption in the United States? a. more available resources b. an increase in the number of young people in the population c. a growing population d. technological advancement e. a high rate of immigration into the country

d. technological advancement

Between 1960 and 1970, world oil consumption approximately doubled. Which of the following explanations is consistent with this increase? a. the number of passengers per car increased b. people drove less, conserving gasoline c. the price of gasoline increased d. the number of cars on the road increased e. cars that were more fuel-efficient were manufactured

d. the number of cars on the road increased

Which statement best explains the trend of energy consumption in India? a. both past and projected consumption remain stable into the future b. both past and projected consumption are steadily increasing c. projected consumption appears to decline d. though past consumption increased dramatically, consumption is projected to nearly level out in the future e. both past and projected consumption increase at a rapid rate

d. though past consumption increased dramatically, consumption is projected to nearly level out in the future

Historic energy consumption changed dramatically in the 1800s. Which is NOT a reason for this change? a. Industrial Revolution b. population growth c. development of the combustion engine d. switching from wood to coal as a primary energy source e. building of cross-country railroads

e. building of cross-country railroads

Which of the following is considered a renewable energy source? a. uranium-238 b. coal c. natural gas d. oil e. solar

e. solar

According to the data plotted in the graph below, which of the following is true about the increase in world fossil fuel consumption between 1965 and 1980? a. increases in oil, coal, and natural gas consumption occurred at about the same rate b. increases in oil and coal consumption outpaced the increase in natural gas consumption c. the increase in coal consumption outpaced the increases in oil and coal consumption d. the increase in natural gas consumption outpaced the increases in oil and coal consumption e. the increase in oil consumption outpaced the increases in coal and natural gas consumption

e. the increase in oil consumption outpaced the increases in coal and natural gas consumption

Which energy sources is currently responsible for the largest fraction of electricity generation in the United States?

natural gas

Nuclear power is a component of the line labeled "Other" in the graph. Why is it impossible for nuclear energy to completely replace oil and gas in the future?

nuclear power can supply electricity, but it cannot replace other uses of oil and gas

The major source of energy in the United States is:

oil

Which supplies the most commercial energy in the world today?

oil

The primary cause for the decline in the use of wood as a duel in the eighteen hundreds was the:

reduced wood availability resulting from widespread deforestation