EGEE final
Methane turns into liquid at A) 164 C B) 16.4 C C) -164 C D) -16.4 C
C) -164 C
Three energy conversion processes take place in succession. The first has an efficiency of 51%, the second is 50% efficient, and the third 10%. What is the efficiency of the entire process? A) 1.11 B) 0.37 C) 0.0255 D) 0.0128
C) 0.0255
If the energy input of a system is 200 calories and its useful output is 36 calories, what is the efficiency of the system? A) 0.69 B) 0.7931 C) 0.18 D) 0.78
C) 0.18
How many calories is 1 food calorie equivalent to? A) 10,000 B) 100 C) 1000 D) 1,000,000
C) 1000
If a cycloparaffin compound has six carbon atoms, how many hydrogen atoms are present in the molecule? A) 8 B) 10 C) 12 D) 14
C) 12
Presently, the amount of ethanol produced from biomass amounts to A) 3.9 billion gallons B) 5 billion gallons C) 14 billion gallons D) 26 billion gallons
C) 14 billion gallons
Presently, solar cells have efficiency of about A) 5% B) 80% C) 15-20% D) 40%
C) 15-20%
What is the approximate cost of electricity from wind energy ? A) 10-11 cents/kWh B) 1-2 cents/kWh C) 3-5 cents/kWh D) 7-8 cents/kWh
C) 3-5 cents/kWh
The amount of power generated from biomass power plants in the United States is A) 700 MW B) 7000 GW C) 7000 MW D) 700 GW
C) 7000 MW
Energy per gallon produced by biodiesel is less than petroleum based diesel by A) 2% B) 30% C) 8% D) 50%
C) 8%
What is the best way to cut home heating or cooling bills? A) Close Windows B) Move to a Warmer Climate C) Add Insulation D) Put up Curtains
C) Add Insulation
Which hydrocarbons have benzene and rings of benzene? A) Paraffins B) Cycloparaffins C) Aromatics D) None of the above
C) Aromatics
What is the major difference between the Flash system and Binary system? A) Binary brine is salt free B) Flash uses the comic hero to make power C) Binary uses secondary fluid D) Flash uses a secondary fluid
C) Binary uses secondary fluid
Which of these is the major constituent of natural gas? A) C3H8 B) C2H6 C) CH4 D) CO2
C) CH4
Which one of the following is an example of clean coal technology? A) Production of coke B) Coal combustion C) Carbon dioxide sequestration D) None of the above
C) Carbon dioxide sequestration
Bituminous coal formed in the United States originated during A) Jurassic period B) Miocene period C) Carboniferous period D) None of the above
C) Carboniferous period
Which of the following temperature gradients is responsible for geothermal energy? A) Surface of the earth and the outer space B) Surface of the earth and surface of the sun C) Center of the earth to the surface of the earth D) All of the above
C) Center of the earth to the surface of the earth
What is the form of energy that is present in pizza that we eat? A) Mechanical B) Electrical C) Chemical D) Radiation
C) Chemical
Which primary energy resource contributes the most to the production of electricity in the US? A) Natural gas B) Hydroelectric C) Coal D) Nuclear
C) Coal
Which component in the refrigerator raises the temperature of the refrigerant? A) Expansion valve B) Heat Exchanger C) Compressor D) Fan
C) Compressor
What is the mode of heat transfer through a solid medium called? A) Convection B) Radiation C) Conduction
C) Conduction
Energy that is locked in the nucleus of an atom and is released by destruction of mass can be calculated as A) E=mgh B) E=1/2mv^2 C) E=mc^2 D) None of the above
C) E=mc^2
Which famous scientist proposed the equation E=mc^2 A) Galileo B) Joule C) Einstein D) Newton
C) Einstein
Which combustion process has issues with polyaromatic hydrocarbon formation? A) Stoker combustion B) Pulverized coal combustion C) Fluidized bed combustion
C) Fluidized bed combustion
Which combustion process reduces the NOx and SOx emissions from coal? A) Stoker combustion B) Pulverized coal combustion C) Fluidized bed combustion
C) Fluidized bed combustion
Which of the following processes is the most efficient way to burn coal? A) Fixed bed combustion B) Pulverized coal combustion C) Fluidized bed combustion
C) Fluidized bed combustion
Which one of the following combustion process uses limestone? A) Stoker combustion B) Pulverized coal combustion C) Fluidized bed combustion
C) Fluidized bed combustion
Which one of the combustion processes uses the lowest furnace temperature (900 - 1000 C) to burn coal? A) Stoker combustion B) Pulverized coal combustion C) Fluidized coal combustion
C) Fluidized coal combustion
Which of the following is used to determine the work done? A) Energy B) Displacement C) Force x displacement D) Force
C) Force x displacement
How is crude oil separated during the distillation process? A) Water B) Air C) Heat
C) Heat
With increase in the rank of coals, which one of the following element's composition decreases? A) Carbon B) Nitrogen C) Hydrogen D) Sulfur
C) Hydrogen
Which among the following is a major disadvantage of nuclear power? A) High carbon dioxide emissions B) SOx and NOx emissions C) Lack of permanent solution to nuclear waste disposal D) None of the above
C) Lack of permanent solution to nuclear waste disposal
Methane hydrates are crystallized mounds of A) Methane and salt B) Methane and sand C) Methane and water D) Methane and CO2
C) Methane and water
Coal reserves are measured in A) Cubic feet B) Gallons C) Metric tons D) Barrels
C) Metric tons
Which of the following slows down the motion of neutrons in a nuclear reactor? A) Fuel Rod B) Control Rod C) Moderator D) Radiation Shield
C) Moderator
Which of the following is true? A) Converting heat to work is an efficient process. B) Most of the energy demand in the US is met by renewable energy sources. C) Much of the electricity in the US is generated by burning natural gas. D) Energy is created when a fuel is burned.
C) Much of the electricity in the US is generated by burning natural gas.
Which pollutant is responsible for the formation of Photochemical smog? A) CO B) SO2 C) NOx D) All of the above
C) NOx
Which energy source is used most for US home heating? A) Coal B) Electricity C) Natural Gas D) Oil
C) Natural Gas
Cubic feet is used to measure the quantities of A) Coal B) Petroleum C) Natural gas
C) Natural gas
In a gas turbine power plant, which fuel is burned to run the turbine? A) water B) Petroleum C) Natural gas D) Coal
C) Natural gas
Which fossil fuel leaves no ash behind after combustion? A) Coal B) Oil C) Natural gas
C) Natural gas
Which one of the following has the highest heating value per pound? A) Coal B) Oil C) Natural gas
C) Natural gas
Which primary energy source contributes the most to home heating requirements? A) Propane B) Fuel oil C) Natural gas D) Electricity
C) Natural gas
Which of the following is not an advantage of biomass energy? A) Does not contribute to global warming B) Very low SOx emissions C) No NOx emissions D) Renewable source
C) No NOx emissions
Which of the following is the process of breaking a large nuclei into two intermediate size nuclei? A) Chemical reaction B) Nuclear fusion C) Nuclear fission D) All of the above
C) Nuclear fission
What is the type of energy that a body possesses by virtue of its physical position? A) Radiation B) Kinetic C) Potential D) Thermal
C) Potential
What happens during compression in a refrigerator? A) Pressure increases and Temperature decreases B) Pressure decreases and Temperature decreases C) Pressure increases and Temperature increases D) Pressure decreases and Temperature increases
C) Pressure increases and Temperature increases
Which of the following is a fissionable isotope made in a breeder reactor? A) U-238 B) Th-232 C) Pu-239 D) none of the above
C) Pu-239
In a light bulb, the useful energy output is in the form of __________ energy. A) Thermal / heat B) Mechanical C) Radiation D) Chemical
C) Radiation
What is the liquid that evaporates inside the refrigerator to "create" the cold temperature? A) Coolant B) Water C) Refrigerant D) Brine
C) Refrigerant
Which of the following is not an advantage of using Natural Gas for space heating? A) Produces no ash and so is clean. B) Can be transported easily through pipelines C) Safe to use D) Both B & C
C) Safe to use
Which of the following is a product of thermal conversion of biomass? A) Biodiesel B) Ethanol C) Syngas D) None of the above
C) Syngas
What recovery method uses steam, chemicals or bugs? A) Primary B) Secondary C) Tertiary D) No relationship
C) Tertiary
Which of the following recovery methods for oil is the most expensive? A) Primary B) Secondary C) Tertiary
C) Tertiary
What is the Betz limit? A) The limit of how fast a turbine can spin B) The limit of how big a wind turbine can be C) The limit of the efficiency of the turbine D) The limit on the number of turbines the world can use
C) The limit of the efficiency of the turbine
What is the energy conversion that takes place in a turbine in a power plant? A) Thermal energy to electricity B) Mechanical energy to electricity C) Thermal energy to mechanical energy D) Chemical energy to Thermal energy
C) Thermal energy to mechanical energy
What is the problem with aromatics in the petroleum industry? A) Cannot be used for gasoline B) Cannot be used in diesel C) They are carcinogenic
C) They are carcinogenic
Which one of the following is not a mode of heat transfer? A) Radiation B) Convection C) Translation D) Conduction
C) Translation
Which country produced the most wind energy in the world in 2008? A) Germany B) Italy C) US D) Canada E) China
C) US
Electric power is measured as A) Velocity multiplied by time B) Velocity multiplied by current C) Voltage multiplied by current D) None of the above
C) Voltage multiplied by current
A Nuclear reactor is said to be operating in "supercritical" condition, if A) fission occurs at a constant rate B) fission occurs at a decreasing rate C) fission occurs at increasing rate D) all of the above
C) fission occurs at increasing rate
What happens to the r-value of the insulation if the thickness increases? A) remains same B) R-value is independent of thickness of insulation C) increases D) decreases
C) increases
21 million Joules of chemical energy are supplied to a boiler in a power plant. 5,000,000 Joules of energy are lost up the smokestack. The boiler radiates 1.5 million Joules of heat to the atmosphere. What is the efficiency of the boiler? (2 points) A) 69.0 B) 6.90% C) 27.5% D) 0.690
D) 0.690
If a paraffin compound has 8 carbon atoms, how many hydrogen atoms are present in the molecule? A) 8 B) 10 C) 16 D) 18
D) 18
If the world demand for energy is growing at the rate of 10% per year, when would we expect the energy demand to be twice today's? A) 10 years B) 20 years C) 6 years D) 7 years
D) 7 years
What is the approximate carbon content in petroleum crude? A) ppm B) 4% C) 9-15% D) 85-90%
D) 85-90%
What is the advantage of wind energy? A) No water pollution B) Renewable C) Looks pretty D) A and B
D) A and B
Biomass can be used to meet which energy demands? A) Electricity B) Heat C) Transportation fuels D) All of the above
D) All of the above
How can energy usage due to water heating be minimized? A) By turning the water heater thermostat temperature down B) By taking a shower instead of a dip in bath tub C) By not using running water while brushing your teeth D) All of the above
D) All of the above
How do you increase the octane rating of a fuel? A) Add branched chain hydrocarbons B) Add aromatics C) Add antiknocking agents D) All of the above
D) All of the above
How does CO affect human health? A) By impairing visibility B) Affecting Central Nervous system C) Heart attack D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Kerogen formed from algae or plankton is derived from A) Fats B) Oils C) Waxes D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Oil Reservoirs are usually found in places that have A) Anticlines B) Faults C) Salt Plugs D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Sources for particulate matter are A) Construction sites B) Smoke stacks C) Reaction of SO2 and NOx emitted from power plants and automobiles in atmosphere D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Sulfur emissions can be controlled by A) Washing the coal thoroughly before it is burned B) Remove during combustion using fluidized bed combustion process C) remove after combustion using scrubbers D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Volatile organic compounds contribute to A) Formation of photochemical smog B) Formation of greenhouse gases C) It is carcinogenic D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What are the major refining processes? A) Distillation B) Cracking C) Reforming D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What happened in the Three Mile Island incident? A) A valve was closed preventing water from reaching the steam generator B) Partial meltdown occurred C) Low pressure and high temperature in the reactor boiled the water D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What is necessary for the fossil fuel formation? A) Temperature B) Pressure C) Time D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What is the main function of a refinery? A) Separate different components of crude oil B) Make new materials and fuels by chemical processing C) Make products environmentally acceptable D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What is true about the Chernobyl incident? A) A complete meltdown occurred B) Graphite rods caught fire C) 31 people were killed D) All of the above
D) All of the above
When is natural gas called 'dry'? A) after removal of liquid HCs B) after removal of water C) after Sweetening D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Which among the following variables is/are used for biomass classification? A) Moisture content B) Silica content C) Calorific value D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Which is/are major challenges that needs to be overcome to start a nuclear fusion reaction? A) Heating the mixture to a very high temperature B) Compressing the mixture to a very high density C) Keeping the reaction mixtures together for a considerable amount of time D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Which of the following act as source for CO emissions? A) Cold start in automobile engines B) Household heating C) Cigarette smoking D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Which of the following are components of a nuclear reactor? A) Fuel Rods B) Control Rods C) Moderator D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Which of the following are examples of baghouse filters? A) Reverse-gas B) Pulse-jet C) Shake-deflate D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Which of the following contributes to the formation of kerogen? A) Algae B) Micro-organisms C) Trees D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Which of the following is an energy recovery methodology adopted to process municipal solid waste? A) Landfill gas recovery B) Combustion and cogeneration C) Pyrolysis D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Which of the following is used as moderator in a nuclear power plant? A) Water B) Deuterated water C) Graphite D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Which of the following is/are disadvantages of generating power from solar energy A) Capital cost is high B) Large area of land is required C) Energy storage device is required D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Which coal has the highest fixed carbon content? A) Lignite B) Subbituminous C) Bituminous D) Anthracite
D) Anthracite
Which of the following is an example of biomass derived from agricultural residue? A) Sawdust B) Mill Scrap C) Poplars D) Bagasse
D) Bagasse
Which geothermal power plant system has zero emissions? A) Air Exchange B) Dry Steam C) Flash D) Binary
D) Binary
The formula for paraffin cyclohexane is A) C6H6 B) C6H10 C) C6H12 D) C6H14
D) C6H14
Which of the following is a greenhouse gas? A) CO B) SO2 C) NO2 D) CO2
D) CO2
What is the energy stored in the bonds that hold molecules together called? A) Nuclear B) Thermal C) Kinetic D) Chemical
D) Chemical
Which of the following energy transformations is not possible? A) Potential to Kinetic B) Electrical to Mechanical C) Chemical to Electrical D) Chemical to Nuclear
D) Chemical to Nuclear
Which power plant uses both gas and steam turbine to produce electricity? A) Gas turbine power plant B) Cogeneration power plant C) Hydroelectric power plant D) Combined cycle power plant
D) Combined cycle power plant
Which of the following is the only direct use of electrical energy without converting it to another form? A) Light bulb B) Laptop C) Heater D) Defibrilator
D) Defibrilator
Energy demand is a/an A) Sine function - it goes up and down predictably, in cycles B) Logarithmic function - the longer it goes, the less rapidly it grows C) Linear function - it goes up steadily over time D) Exponential function - the longer it goes, the more rapidly it grows
D) Exponential function - the longer it goes, the more rapidly it grows
In what direction does thermal energy flow? A) independent of the temperature difference B) in both directions C) From low temperature to high temperature D) From high temperature to low temperature
D) From high temperature to low temperature
Which one of the following fuels finds maximum usage in transportation in the US? A) Jet Fuel B) Kerosene C) Diesel D) Gasoline
D) Gasoline
What type of heating uses the heat contained within the Earth? A) Refrigeration B) Tidal C) Hydro D) Geothermal
D) Geothermal
Which of the following processes does NOT happen in the global carbon cycle? A) Carbon dioxide in atmosphere slowly dissolves in ocean B) Carbon dioxide in atmosphere is incorporated in the earth as carbonate rocks C) Carbon dioxide is absorbed by plants through a process called photosynthesis D) Glucose is formed during the decay process
D) Glucose is formed during the decay process
Refrigerators also known as? A) Heat diverters B) Heat packers C) Heat isolators D) Heat movers
D) Heat movers
Which sector is the largest consumer of energy? A) Residential B) Transportation C) Commercial D) Industry and Manufacturing
D) Industry and Manufacturing
Most of the bioethanol produced in United States comes from A) Pennsylvania B) Florida C) California D) Iowa
D) Iowa
Which of the following is not true about the Trombe wall? A) It is south facing B) It is painted black C) It is made of heat absorbing material D) It is a transparent glass pane
D) It is a transparent glass pane
Which of the following is not true about a solar cell A) It is non-polluting B) It uses semiconductors C) Solar energy is directly converted to electricity D) It is cheap
D) It is cheap
Which of the following is not an advantage of a solar power plant? A) Can meet requirements for peak load power B) lower water consumption C) less air pollution D) It is highly efficient
D) It is highly efficient
Which form of energy is the wind? A) Chemical B) Potential C) Heat D) Kinetic
D) Kinetic
Which of the following is not true about biodiesel? A) Non toxic B) Less inflammable than petroleum diesel C) Low carbon dioxide emission D) Low NOx emissions
D) Low NOx emissions
What is the form of energy in a flying airplane? A) Radiant B) Electrical C) Chemical D) Mechanical
D) Mechanical
Which of the following is not a unit of energy? A) Calories B) BTU C) Joules D) Meters
D) Meters
Worldwide, we expect the use of which energy resource to decrease over the next 20 years? A) Nuclear B) Coal C) Hydroelectric D) None of the above
D) None of the above
Which of these states has the highest wind energy potential? A) Pennsylvania B) Texas C) California D) North Dakota E) Arizona
D) North Dakota
Which of the following sources of energy is non-renewable? A) Wind B) Nuclear fusion C) Solar D) Nuclear fission
D) Nuclear fission
Which among the following reservoirs produce the best crude oil? A) Young shallow B) Young deep C) Old shallow D) Old deep
D) Old deep
A naturally occuring liquid fossil fuel resource containing a complex mixture of hydrocarbons is called A) Coal B) Natural gas C) Tar Sand D) Petroleum
D) Petroleum
Wavelength is used to classify what type of energy? A) Nuclear B) Mechanical C) Chemical D) Radiant
D) Radiant
Which of the following is not an energy crop? A) Poplars B) Willows C) Switchgrass D) Rice Straw
D) Rice Straw
In a light bulb, the non-useful, waste energy output is in the form of __________ energy. A) Mechanical B) Radiation C) Chemical D) Thermal / heat
D) Thermal / heat
What is doubling time? A) Radioactivity B) Time it takes for a radioactive sample to decrease to half the original mass C) A measure of radioactive decay D) Time during which the initial quantity increases by a factor of two
D) Time during which the initial quantity increases by a factor of two
Which of the following is not a unit of energy? A) BTUs B) Joules C) Calories D) Watts
D) Watts
Switch grass is a good source of biomass because A) it grows quickly B) it has low moisture content C) does not require fertilizers or pesticides D) all of the above
D) all of the above
Which of the following are advantages of wind? A) domestic energy B) no air emissions C) no fuel D) all of the above
D) all of the above
Which of the following is a disadvantage of hydropower? A) catastrophic failure B) disruption of natural flow C) alter habitat D) all of the above
D) all of the above
Which of the following is true about solar energy conversion? A) converts solar energy to useful heat B) can be used to produce electricity C) It is non-polluting D) all of the above
D) all of the above
What does a heat pump use the ground as in the winter? A) water site B) heat sink C) thermostat D) heat source
D) heat source
Which of the following is the reason the fluid "flashes"? A) low temperature to high temperature B) high temperature to low temperature C) low pressure to high pressure D) high pressure to low pressure
D) high pressure to low pressure
Which is not an advantage of hydropower? A) clean B) cheap C) renewable D) nonaltering to habitat
D) nonaltering to habitat
Which form of hydro power accesses previously used energy? A) run of river B) impoundment C) diversion D) pumped storage
D) pumped storage
Which of these cannot increase the efficiency of a wind mill ? A) advanced aerodynamic blades B) variable speed drives C) taller towers D) smaller rotors
D) smaller rotors
Which of the following is not a biomass? A) Bagasse B) Corn Fiber C) Timber slash D) Municipal waste E) All of the above
E) All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a basic need of a human being? A) Air B) Food C) Water D) Shelter E) None of the above
E) None of the above
How many hydrogen atoms are present in coal for one carbon atom? A) 0.8 B) 2 C) 4 D) 15
A) 0.8
How often does a fuel rod need to be replaced in the nuclear power plant? A) 1 - 3 years B) 10 - 15 years C) 20 - 40 years D) 100 years
A) 1 - 3 years
What fraction of home energy is used for lighting in the US? A) 1/4 B) 1/2 C) 1/3 D) 1/10
A) 1/4
A woman moves a box through a distance of 10 m. What is the work done if the force applied is 10N? A) 100 J B) 50 J C) 0 J D) None of the above
A) 100 J
What is the practical efficiency of wind energy ? A) 20 - 40% B) 60% C) 50% D) 30%
A) 20 - 40%
What percent of the nation's electricity can wind potentially supply according to Pacific Northwest Laboratory? A) 20% B) 10% C) 30% D) 50%
A) 20%
Approximately, what percentage of world coal reserves does United States possess? A) 25% B) 40% C) 10% D) 60%
A) 25%
What is the approximate current U.S. geothermal power plants total generating capacity? A) 2700 MW B) 3500 MW C) 1000 MW D) 1700 MW
A) 2700 MW
An automobile engine gives 35,000 BTUs of mechanical energy from 100,000 BTUs of fuel. The transmission, axles and tires deliver 30,000 BTUs of mechanical energy to the highway, moving the car forward. What is the overall efficiency of this vehicle? A) 30% B) 90% C) 27% D) 27,000
A) 30%
The performance of gasoline with octane number 87 is similar to the performance of a fuel containing A) 87% octane 13% heptane B) 13% octane C) 87% heptane D) 13% octane 87% heptane
A) 87% octane 13% heptane
What do industries use to generate steam and hot water? A) Boiler fuel B) Process heat C) Electricity D) All of the above
A) Boiler fuel
Which of the following is not true about solar trough (distributed collector)? A) Boiler is used to generate steam B) Oil flowing through tube placed in the focal point of the parabolic trough is heated by sun's rays C) Fluid is heated to about 150 - 350 C D) Heat exchanger is used to produce steam
A) Boiler is used to generate steam
Based on what property does the distillation column separate crude oil into different fractions? A) Boiling point B) Melting point C) Viscosity D) Porosity
A) Boiling point
Water with salts is also called A) Brine B) R-34A C) Isobutane D) coolant
A) Brine
What is the unit used to measure the amount of cooling needed in summer time? A) CDD B) Degree Celcius C) HDD D) Degree Kelvin
A) CDD
The potential energy stored in the bonds that hold molecules together is called ________ energy. A) Chemical B) Kinetic C) Thermal D) Nuclear
A) Chemical
Which industry uses the most energy? A) Chemical B) Petroleum refining C) Paper D) Metal
A) Chemical
In the US, most of the electricity is generated from A) Coal B) Fuel oil C) Hydroelectric D) Wind
A) Coal
Which among the fossil fuel reserves are abundantly available in United States? A) Coal B) Natural gas C) Petroleum
A) Coal
Which fossil fuel contributes the most to SO2 emissions? A) Coal B) Diesel C) Gasoline D) Natural gas
A) Coal
Which fossil fuel contributes the most to particulate matter emission? A) Coal B) Petroleum C) Natural gas
A) Coal
How is light produced? A) Collision of moving particle with the atom B) Rotation of electrons around the nucleus C) Destruction of the nucleus
A) Collision of moving particle with the atom
Which of the following properties is not measured during Proximate analysis of coal? A) Density B) Moisture C) Volatile matter D) Ash
A) Density
What is the separation of materials based on differences in the volatility called? A) Distillation B) Cracking C) Coking D) Reforming
A) Distillation
What is the energy of electrons in motion called? A) Electricity B) Kinetic C) Nuclear D) Chemical
A) Electricity
Which is the most common energy source used in commercial buildings? A) Electricity B) Geothermal C) Fuel Oil D) Natural gas
A) Electricity
Particulate emissions from power plants can be controlled by using A) Electrostatic precipitator B) Catalytic converter C) Burners D) None of the above
A) Electrostatic precipitator
What is the capacity to do work known as? A) Energy B) Enthalpy C) Efficiency D) Entropy
A) Energy
Which of these have a rotor and stator ? A) Generator B) Boiler C) Furnace D) Condenser E) Turbine
A) Generator
Which of the following is an indicator of heating requirements? A) HDD B) Degree Kelvin C) Degrees Celcius D) CDD
A) HDD
What type of bulbs are mainly used for security lighting, car headlights and sports events ? A) Halogen light bulbs B) Incandescent light bulbs C) Fluorescent light bulbs D) LEDs
A) Halogen light bulbs
What form of energy output accounts for the inefficiency of incandescent lights? A) Heat B) Nuclear C) Light D) Chemical
A) Heat
Which of the following properties is a disadvantage of use of ethanol over gasoline for transportation fuel? A) Heating value B) Biodegradable C) Vapor pressure D) Octane number
A) Heating value
What property of a small meteor falling from the sky causes a lot of damage when it hits the earth? A) High Kinetic energy B) High heat energy C) Explosive Chemical energy D) High Potential energy
A) High Kinetic energy
Which of the following is a unit of energy? A) Joules B) Watt C) Foot D) All of the above
A) Joules
The unit of electrical energy is A) Kilowatt-hour B) Joules C) Electron-volt D) Newton
A) Kilowatt-hour
Energy possessed by a body due to its motion is called A) Kinetic B) Thermal C) Potential D) Chemical
A) Kinetic
Which country produces most of its electricity from nuclear energy? A) Lithuania B) United States C) United Kingdom D) China
A) Lithuania
Ground level ozone is formed because of the reaction of hydrocarbon in the presence of sunlight with A) NOx B) CO C) CO2 D) SO2
A) NOx
Which hydrocarbons have straight or branched chains of carbon atoms? A) Paraffins B) Cycloparaffins C) Aromatics D) None of the above
A) Paraffins
Which of the following properties are not used in ranking of coal? A) Porosity B) Calorific value C) Volatile matter content D) None of the above
A) Porosity
What is the type of energy contained in the water stored behind a dam? A) Potential B) Electrical C) Kinetic D) Chemical
A) Potential
A watt is a unit of? A) Power B) Energy C) Mass D) Lighting
A) Power
Which of the following recovery methods takes advantage of significant oil pressure in the reservoir? A) Primary B) Secondary C) Tertiary
A) Primary
How can passive energy be utilized? A) Put more windows on the sunny side of the house (south). B) Plant deciduous trees on the north side of the house. C) Put larger windows on the north side. D) Both B & C
A) Put more windows on the sunny side of the house (south).
Which of these do not require a medium in transferring heat? A) Radiation B) Conduction C) Convection
A) Radiation
Which contributes the most towards human radiation exposure? A) Radon B) Cosmic radiation C) Nuclear medicine D) Rocks and soils
A) Radon
Which place converts crude oil into useful products such as gasoline, fuel oil, waxes or asphalt? A) Refinery B) Drilling Rig C) Reservoir D) Mine
A) Refinery
Which of the following processes change the shape of a molecule? A) Reforming B) Cracking C) Distillation D) Coking
A) Reforming
Which one of the following regions will have a high CDD or cooling degree days? A) Regions with high annual average temperatures. B) Regions with low annual average temperatures. C) Regions with moderate annual average temperatures. D) None of the above
A) Regions with high annual average temperatures.
The quantity of an energy source that is known to exist and that can be economically recovered is called? A) Reserve B) Supply C) Asset D) Resource
A) Reserve
What does R-Value indicate? A) Resistance to heat transfer B) Thickness C) Resistance to wind D) Resistance to cooling
A) Resistance to heat transfer
Which of the following consumes most of energy in the commercial sector? A) Space Heating B) Lighting C) Water Heating D) Other
A) Space Heating
Which of the following is the largest energy consumer at home? A) Space Heating B) Water heating C) Lighting D) Television
A) Space Heating
Which is the largest portion of energy consumed by homes? A) Space heating B) Air conditioning C) Lighting & appliances D) Water heating
A) Space heating
What are the disadvantages of wind? A) Storage of energy B) nonrenewable C) high pollution D) all of the above
A) Storage of energy
The desired hydrocarbons in a diesel fuel are A) Straight chain hydrocarbons B) Branched hydrocarbons C) Aromatic hydrocarbons
A) Straight chain hydrocarbons
In northern hemisphere, house facing south get more solar radiation in winter because A) Sun rises in southeast and sets in southwest B) Sun rises in northeast and sets in southwest C) Sun rises in southeast and sets in northwest D) Sun rises in northeast and sets in northwest
A) Sun rises in southeast and sets in southwest
NOx emission from combustion of natural gas is primarily due to A) Thermal NOx B) Fuel NOx C) Prompt NOx D) does not contribute to emission
A) Thermal NOx
A Cogeneration power plant generates both electric power and useful thermal energy from the same fuel source. A) True B) False
A) True
A breeder reactor produces new fissionable material at a faster rate than it consumes such material. A) True B) False
A) True
A generator works on the principle of electromagnetic induction. A) True B) False
A) True
A nuclear chain reaction occurs due to faster rate of production of neutrons as compared to their consumption. A) True B) False
A) True
A penstock carries water to a turbine. A) True B) False
A) True
A pressurized water reactor (PWR) uses water under high pressure as the coolant to remove heat generated by a nuclear chain reaction. A) True B) False
A) True
A step down transformer is used to decrease high voltage from transmission lines to low voltage (110V) so it can be distributed to homes and businesses. A) True B) False
A) True
A wind vane is used to move the wind mill in the direction of the wind. A) True B) False
A) True
Active and Passive solar heating can be used to provide heat for our homes A) True B) False
A) True
Active solar heating involves the use of auxiliary power device to take advantage of sun's heat. A) True B) False
A) True
Addition of ethanol to gasoline reduces the amount of emissions from the fuel. A) True B) False
A) True
Air or water is pumped to collect and deliver the sun's heat inside the house during the process of active solar heating A) True B) False
A) True
Amount of CO and particulate matter emissions from biodiesel is less compared to petroleum diesel. A) True B) False
A) True
An ideal biomass cycle does not produce any net carbon emissions. A) True B) False
A) True
Atmospheric air at high temperatures can be a source for NOx emissions. A) True B) False
A) True
Atomic number is the number of protons in an atom. A) True B) False
A) True
Bagasse is an agricultural waste product obtained from sugarcane. A) True B) False
A) True
Beta decay results in increase of the atomic number by 1. A) True B) False
A) True
Beta decay results in the conversion of a neutron to proton in the nucleus. A) True B) False
A) True
Binary Geothermal Power Plants and Flash Steam Power Plants differ in the amounts of emissions they produce. A) True B) False
A) True
CO emission from automobiles is a function of speed. A) True B) False
A) True
CO emissions from automobiles are reduced with the help of catalytic converters. A) True B) False
A) True
Carbonization is the process of heating coal in the absence of air to produce coke. A) True B) False
A) True
Central distribution uses coal, nuclear, hydropower or gas powered plants to generate and transmit electricity over long distances. A) True B) False
A) True
Coal bed methane occurs in coal mines. A) True B) False
A) True
Concentrating sun's heat using tracking mirrors can produce much higher temperature than parabolic trough A) True B) False
A) True
Corn can be used to produce ethanol. A) True B) False
A) True
Distributed generation reduces the amount of energy lost in transmitting electricity, as electricity is produced very near to the place where it is used. A) True B) False
A) True
Economic feasibility and geological assurances are two important variables that differentiate resources and reserves. A) True B) False
A) True
Electric current is a measure of flow of electric charge. A) True B) False
A) True
Electrical energy is measured in terms of KWh A) True B) False
A) True
Electricity can be generated using a magnetic field. A) True B) False
A) True
Electricity produced from a solar power plant can be used to meet peak load power requirements A) True B) False
A) True
Elements with shorter half-live times are more dangerous because they emit a lot of radiation in a very short period of time. A) True B) False
A) True
Energy can be converted from one form to another. A) True B) False
A) True
Energy crops are cultivated primarily for biomass production. A) True B) False
A) True
Energy is a property of matter that can be converted into work, heat or radiation. A) True B) False
A) True
Ethanol has a higher octane number than gasoline. A) True B) False
A) True
Flash point is the temperature at which the oil starts to ignite. A) True B) False
A) True
Fossil fuels are formed due to the interruption of the decay process in the carbon cycle. A) True B) False
A) True
Gamma ray emissions results in no change in mass number and atomic number. A) True B) False
A) True
Gamma rays can be emitted during radioactive decay. A) True B) False
A) True
Geothermal electricity generation has less than 5% of the CO2 emissions as coal fired generation. A) True B) False
A) True
Geothermal energy is energy contained below the Earth's surface. A) True B) False
A) True
Geothermal energy saves more on fuel costs compared to traditional energy. A) True B) False
A) True
Geothermal generates less carbon monoxide than coal power plants. A) True B) False
A) True
Geothermal heat pumps are more efficient than boilers to heat our homes. A) True B) False
A) True
Greenhouse gases absorb the infrared radiation from earth and re-emits in all direction to cause warming of the lower atmosphere. A) True B) False
A) True
Half-life is the time required for a radioactive material to decay to half its original quantity. A) True B) False
A) True
Heating value of coal increases with increase in the rank of coal A) True B) False
A) True
High heating value or gross calorific value is the amount of energy released by complete combustion of 1 lb of fuel. A) True B) False
A) True
High voltage transmission lines are used to carry electricity over long distances. A) True B) False
A) True
Hydroelectric schemes are an obstacle to fish migration A) True B) False
A) True
Hydrogen content in petroleum is far greater than in coal. A) True B) False
A) True
In a fluidized bed combustion, fine coal particles are "fluidized" and burnt using a jet of hot air. A) True B) False
A) True
In a nuclear power plant, nuclear reactions are used for converting water into steam. A) True B) False
A) True
In a pressurized water reactor, the water used in the steam generator never comes in contact with the nuclear reactor. A) True B) False
A) True
In a waste to energy plant, significant amounts of ash are produced. A) True B) False
A) True
In deep mining, coal seams are buried several hundred feet to 1000 ft. deep under the ground. A) True B) False
A) True
Inhalation of particulate matter pollutants results in respiratory diseases. A) True B) False
A) True
Kerogens are produced from algae, planktons and higher plants with the help of decomposition by bacteria. A) True B) False
A) True
Large sized coal pieces can be used during the Stoker combustion process. A) True B) False
A) True
Larger molecules tend to have a higher boiling point. A) True B) False
A) True
Lignite coal originated during Jurassic period A) True B) False
A) True
Lignite is the youngest ranked coal. A) True B) False
A) True
Most of the nuclear power reactors are in the eastern United States A) True B) False
A) True
NOx emission is responsible for acid rain. A) True B) False
A) True
NOx emission is the most difficult primary pollutant to control. A) True B) False
A) True
Natural background radiation contributes nearly 85% of our total annual exposure. A) True B) False
A) True
Natural gas is mainly transported in pipelines under high pressure. A) True B) False
A) True
Nuclear fusion requires an enormous amount of energy input to bring two positively charged nuclei together. A) True B) False
A) True
One barrel of oil (42 gallons) produces more than a barrel of products. A) True B) False
A) True
Particles about the size of wavelength of visible light (0.1 - 1 micron) are responsible for reduced visibility due to significant scattering of light. A) True B) False
A) True
Particles smaller than 2.5 micrometers are more dangerous for human health as they penetrate deeper into the lungs. A) True B) False
A) True
Particulate emission can be reduced by using electrostatic precipitators. A) True B) False
A) True
Passive home heating needs no external fuel or electricity. A) True B) False
A) True
Passive solar design takes advantage of bricks, stones and dark tiles inside the house to absorb and trap heat A) True B) False
A) True
Petroleum contains lesser amount of oxygen atoms than coal does. A) True B) False
A) True
Pour point is the temperature at which the oil starts to flow. A) True B) False
A) True
Pumped Storage is non-renewable. A) True B) False
A) True
Pyrolysis is the process of heating biomass in the absence of air. A) True B) False
A) True
Radioactivity is the process of emission of radiation from unstable nuclei to gain stability A) True B) False
A) True
Recreation is the main purpose of US dams A) True B) False
A) True
SO2 contributes significantly to particulate emissions. A) True B) False
A) True
SO2 contributes significantly to the formation of acid rain. A) True B) False
A) True
Scattering of light by particles leads to decrease in visibility. A) True B) False
A) True
Smaller molecules tend to have lower viscosity A) True B) False
A) True
Solar cell consists of a junction of p-type and n-type semiconductor A) True B) False
A) True
Solar cells directly converts solar energy into electricity A) True B) False
A) True
Solar energy can be used to provide space heating and electricity A) True B) False
A) True
Solar power plant collects and concentrates energy from the sun to generate steam A) True B) False
A) True
Stoker combustion limits the rate of heating of particle to 1 C/sec. A) True B) False
A) True
Surface mining requires the removal of top soil and layers of rock to expose beds of coal. A) True B) False
A) True
Syngas can be produced from biomass by reaction with steam. A) True B) False
A) True
The Three Mile Island reactor was a pressurized water reactor. A) True B) False
A) True
The United states consumes double the amount of oil that it produces. A) True B) False
A) True
The amount of ash content is an important parameter in determining the quality of biomass fuel A) True B) False
A) True
The binding energy of an atom is the amount of energy required to break up its nucleus into individual components. A) True B) False
A) True
The higher the wind velocity, the higher will be the power output. A) True B) False
A) True
The production of ethanol and biodiesel in United States is increasing. A) True B) False
A) True
The starting point of the formation of fossil fuels is the transformation of decaying organic matter to kerogen. A) True B) False
A) True
The sun's peak position (zenith) is lower during winter and much higher during summer A) True B) False
A) True
The sweetening process removes H2S. A) True B) False
A) True
The transportation sector is the main source for CO emission. A) True B) False
A) True
Thermal NOx is mainly formed due to the combustion of atmospheric nitrogen at temperatures greater than 1000 C. A) True B) False
A) True
Transesterification is the process used to convert vegetable oil to biodiesel. A) True B) False
A) True
U-238 and Th-232 are considered "fertile" because they can be used to produce fissionable isotopes. A) True B) False
A) True
Viscosity, density and odor are properties that are all related to the geological history of crude oil. A) True B) False
A) True
Waste to energy plants require removal of all toxic vapors using flue gas scrubbing to prevent air pollution. A) True B) False
A) True
Wet natural gas contains other hydrocarbons. A) True B) False
A) True
When sunlight strikes a solar cell, light of certain wavelength will knock out electrons from semiconductor, thereby producing electric current A) True B) False
A) True
Wind is caused by the uneven heating of the earth's atmosphere. A) True B) False
A) True
Wind turbine converts the kinetic energy of air into mechanical energy through the rotation of blades. A) True B) False
A) True
Work can be converted to heat or thermal energy. A) True B) False
A) True
Electricity can be generated from fossil fuels. A) True B) False
A) True Fossil fuels such as coal or natural gas are used to generate electricity in power plants. Chemical energy in fossil fuels is converted into electricity in these plants.
Which of the following is not radioactive? A) U-238 B) U-235 C) Pu-239 D) U-232
A) U-238
What is used as a moderator in US Nuclear reactors? A) Water B) Deuterated water C) Steam D) Graphite
A) Water
Which of the following media is used in secondary recovery method? A) Water B) Air C) Steam D) Oil
A) Water
In the US, we rely less on energy from ____________ than in earlier decades? A) Wood B) Natural gas C) Petroleum D) Nuclear
A) Wood
Which of the following is a major disadvantage of using solar energy A) backup heating is necessary B) all of the above C) causes air pollution D) consumes lot of water
A) backup heating is necessary
Which one of the following lighting devices consumes the lowest amount of energy? A) compact fluorescent bulb B) incandescent bulb C) halogen bulb
A) compact fluorescent bulb
A nuclear reactor is said to be operating in "critical" condition, if A) fission occurs at a constant rate B) fission occurs at a decreasing rate C) fission occurs at increasing rate D) it is ready to explode
A) fission occurs at a constant rate
What does a higher octane number signify? A) lesser likelihood of knocking B) higher likelihood of knocking C) location of place where the fuel comes from D) Age of the fuel
A) lesser likelihood of knocking
Radioactive decay due to alpha particle emission results in A) loss of two protons and two neutrons B) loss of one proton and three neutrons C) loss of three proton and one neutron D) None of the above
A) loss of two protons and two neutrons
Crude oil recovered from deep oil reservoirs tend to have A) low sulfur content B) high sulfur content C) larger hydrocarbon chains D) higher viscosity
A) low sulfur content
Insulating drapes A) prevents heat loss if they are open in the morning and closed in the night during winter B) prevents heat loss if they are closed in the morning and are opened in the night during winter C) prevents heat gain if they are open in the morning and closed at night in summer D) none of the above
A) prevents heat loss if they are open in the morning and closed in the night during winter
What is the most sensitive variable in calculating wind energy? A) velocity of the air B) density of air C) length of turbine blade D) area
A) velocity of the air
The useful output from a heat engine is 962 joules. The energy that is wasted is 4428 J? What is the efficiency of the engine? A) 21.7 B) 0.1784 C) 4.6 D) 0.217
B) 0.1784
Approximately what percentage of US energy is hydroelectric? A) 1% B) 10% C) 48% D) 70%
B) 10%
What is the power output of the largest geothermal power plant located in North California? A) 270 MW B) 1700 MW C) 170 MW D) 2700 MW
B) 1700 MW
The concentration of nuclear fuel in a nuclear power plant is A) 8-10% B) 3-4% C) 15-20% D) 40-60%
B) 3-4%
What does the Betz limit state the maximum efficiency of a wind turbine is? A) 10% B) 59.3% C) 25.8% D) 65.4%
B) 59.3%
Which among the following is a secondary pollutant? A) CO B) Acid rain C) SO2 D) CO2
B) Acid rain
In a DAF basis analysis, which of the following properties are excluded A) Moisture and volatile matter B) Ash and moisture C) Moisture and carbon D) Ash and carbon
B) Ash and moisture
Which energy conversion device typically has the lowest energy efficiency? A) Home oil furnace B) Automobile engine C) Electric motor D) Steam boiler
B) Automobile engine
Most of the coal found in United States is A) Lignite coal B) Bituminous coal C) Anthracite coal D) Sub-bituminous coal
B) Bituminous coal
Which among the following is not a primary pollutant? A) CO B) CO2 C) SO2 D) Particulate matter
B) CO2
In the process of mining coal, the useful energy output is in the form of __________ energy. A) Radiation B) Chemical C) Mechanical D) Thermal / heat
B) Chemical
What is the form of energy contained in a battery? A) Potential B) Chemical C) Electrical D) Kinetic
B) Chemical
Where is Three Gorges dam located? A) France B) China C) Brazil D) USA
B) China
Which of the following primary energy resources contributes the most to the production of electricity? A) Natural gas B) Coal C) Hydroelectric D) Nuclear
B) Coal
Which is the mode of heat transfer where liquid or gas moves, carrying heat with it? A) Conduction B) Convection C) Radiation
B) Convection
What is the function of a generator in a power plant? A) Convert chemical energy to mechanical energy B) Convert mechanical energy to electrical energy C) Convert thermal energy to mechanical energy D) None of the above
B) Convert mechanical energy to electrical energy
What is the function of a generator in a power plant? A) Convert chemical energy to mechanical energy B) Convert mechanical energy to electrical energy C) Convert thermal energy to mechanical energy D) None of the above
B) Convert mechanical energy to electrical energy
What is the process of breaking of heavy molecules into lighter hydrocarbons called? A) Distillation B) Cracking C) Coking D) Reforming
B) Cracking
In a power plant, chemical energy is converted to what useful end product? A) Mechanical energy B) Electrical energy C) Thermal energy D) None of the above
B) Electrical energy Chemical Energy is converted into thermal energy in the boiler, which is then converted to mechanical energy in the turbine followed by generation of electricity by the generator.
Which component of a refrigerator lowers the temperature of the refrigerant? A) Fan B) Expansion valve C) Compressor D) Heat Exchanger
B) Expansion valve
100% of the energy in the wind can be extracted by a wind mill. A) True B) False
B) False
A geothermal power plant has a low initial cost. A) True B) False
B) False
A standard steam power plant is more efficient than Cogeneration. A) True B) False
B) False
A step-up transformer is used to decrease the voltage, so that electricity can be transmitted over long distances. A) True B) False
B) False
Africa has the world's largest reserves of natural gas. A) True B) False
B) False
All of the oil in a reservoir can be recovered. A) True B) False
B) False
Amount of NOx emission from Biodiesel is negligible A) True B) False
B) False
An anemometer is used to predict weather. A) True B) False
B) False
Anthracite has higher volatile matter content than Bituminous coal. A) True B) False
B) False
Beta decay increases the mass number by 1. A) True B) False
B) False
Biomass has gross calorific value higher than coal. A) True B) False
B) False
CO emissions are due to complete combustion of carbon in fossil fuels. A) True B) False
B) False
Central distribution is more efficient than distributed generation for transmitting electricity. A) True B) False
B) False
Chemical energy is a special kind of kinetic energy. A) True B) False
B) False
Coal can be used directly to produce "pig iron" by mixing it with iron ore in a blast furnace. A) True B) False
B) False
Coke is produced by combustion of coal in a furnace. A) True B) False
B) False
Control rods control the nuclear reaction in a reactor by absorbing protons. A) True B) False
B) False
Elements with the same number of neutrons but a different number of protons are called isotopes. A) True B) False
B) False
Energy can be created or destroyed. A) True B) False
B) False
Ethanol has a higher heating value than gasoline. A) True B) False
B) False
Geothermal energy generates a lot of nitrogen and sulfur. A) True B) False
B) False
Geothermal energy generates a lot of particulate matter. A) True B) False
B) False
Geothermal power is a main component of the Unites States energy grid. A) True B) False
B) False
H2S is desirable in natural gas. A) True B) False
B) False
House facing south is a good passive solar design in southern hemisphere A) True B) False
B) False
Hydroelectic energy pollutes the atmosphere. A) True B) False
B) False
In all nuclear reactions, the sum of the mass numbers on the left hand side of the equation equals the sum of the atomic numbers on the right hand side of the equation. A) True B) False
B) False
In the US, coal is primarily used for carbonization. A) True B) False
B) False
In the US, we have adequate amount of land to cultivate biomass to meet all our energy demands. A) True B) False
B) False
Kerogen produced from higher plants gets converted into natural gas. A) True B) False
B) False
Kerogens are formed by the transformation of inorganic matter into an insoluble, polymeric material A) True B) False
B) False
Knocking is a desirable feature in a four stroke engine. A) True B) False
B) False
Lifetime predictions for a fossil fuel are done based on available resources. A) True B) False
B) False
Lignite has higher heating value than Bituminous coal. A) True B) False
B) False
Lignite is the highest ranked coal. A) True B) False
B) False
Low and medium rank coals are ranked on the basis of volatile matter content. A) True B) False
B) False
Low temperature geothermal resources can be used for power generation. A) True B) False
B) False
Maintenance costs are a large factor of why geothermal is not widely used. A) True B) False
B) False
Mass number is the number of protons and electrons in an atom. A) True B) False
B) False
Most of the energy released due to nuclear fission reaction is in the form of potential energy. A) True B) False
B) False
Most of the natural gas reserves in the world are located in United States. A) True B) False
B) False
Most wind energy is produced in the southeast region of the US. A) True B) False
B) False
N-type semiconductors have positively charged holes as majority carriers A) True B) False
B) False
Natural gas has high CO2 emissions compared to coal. A) True B) False
B) False
Natural gas has low combustion efficiency. A) True B) False
B) False
Natural gas has the lowest calorific value among all the fossil fuels. A) True B) False
B) False
Northwestern US is the region most affected region by acid rain. A) True B) False
B) False
P-type semiconductor have negatively charged electrons as majority carriers A) True B) False
B) False
Particulates in an electrostatic precipitator get an electric charge and move towards the discharging electrode. A) True B) False
B) False
Presently, solar energy contributes a large share of our energy supply. A) True B) False
B) False
Producing energy from wind will become more expensive in the future. A) True B) False
B) False
Production of bioethanol from corn is more efficient than from sugarcane. A) True B) False
B) False
Proximate analysis exactly measures the elemental composition of coal. A) True B) False
B) False
Reservoir rock is a rock that produces crude oil. A) True B) False
B) False
Resources are the quantity of an energy source that is economically recoverable. A) True B) False
B) False
Steam is a good moderator. A) True B) False
B) False
The US is the largest producer of hydroelectric energy A) True B) False
B) False
The United States is the largest exporter of coal. A) True B) False
B) False
The United States produces most of its bioethanol from sugarcane. A) True B) False
B) False
The amount of municipal waste generated per day is decreasing every day. A) True B) False
B) False
The amount of nitrogen in petroleum is more than in coal. A) True B) False
B) False
The dehydrator removes H2S. A) True B) False
B) False
The energy required to raise the temperature of 1g of water by 1 degree F is a calorie. A) True B) False
B) False
The nucleus is made up of protons and electrons. A) True B) False
B) False
The temperature of the interior of the Earth is lower than at the surface. A) True B) False
B) False
Tidal power can be easily harnessed anywhere there is a tide. A) True B) False
B) False
Tides are caused by gravitational force between Sun and Earth A) True B) False
B) False
Transcontinental transportation is done through pipelines. A) True B) False
B) False
U-238 and Th-232 are fissionable material. A) True B) False
B) False
United States has large crude oil reserves. A) True B) False
B) False
United States is the largest producer of energy from biomass consumption A) True B) False
B) False
Ventilation utilizes radiative heat transfer to promote passive cooling A) True B) False
B) False
Wind generated electricity costs less than electricity generated from coal plants. A) True B) False
B) False
With ground-source heat pumps, the earth serves as a heat source in the summer. A) True B) False
B) False
Electric power is measured in terms of voltage. A) True B) False
B) False Feedback: Unit of electric power is Watts.
Most of the electricity in the US is generated using nuclear energy. A) True B) False
B) False Coal is the major contributor (52%)
Kerogen derived from higher plants gets converted to crude oil and natural gas when buried inside the earth for millions of years. A) True B) False
B) False Crude oil and natural gas are derived from algae and other non-woody plants.
Which light bulb uses mercury vapor? A) Bathroom Night Light B) Fluorescent C) Halogen D) Incandescent
B) Fluorescent
SO2 emissions are primarily due to A) Transportation sector B) Fuel combustion C) Chemical Industries D) None of the above
B) Fuel combustion
Sour natural gas contains A) Ammonia B) H2S C) CO2
B) H2S
Which of these produce the maximum heat? A) Fluorescent bulbs B) Halogen bulbs C) CFL D) Incandescent bulbs
B) Halogen bulbs
Which of the following is not used for passive heating and cooling of homes? A) Conduction B) Heat Exchanger C) Radiation D) Convection
B) Heat Exchanger
Which of the following compound has an octane rating of 0? A) Octane B) Heptane C) Gasoline D) Diesel
B) Heptane
Which type of hydroelectric facility is a conventional dam? A) Pumped Storage B) Impoundment C) Run of River D) Microhydropower
B) Impoundment
Which coal mining equipment uses movable steel props to support the roof of coal mines? A) Conventional mining B) Longwall mining C) Continuous mining D) Room and pillar mining
B) Longwall mining
How do you define density? A) Measure of resistance to flow by a liquid B) Mass per unit volume C) Measure of ability to flow by a fluid D) Volume per unit mass
B) Mass per unit volume
In a car, the useful energy output is in the form of __________ energy. A) Chemical B) Mechanical C) Radiation D) Thermal / heat
B) Mechanical
Which of the following cannot be converted into alcohol or biogas by biological conversion. A) Wood B) Microalgae C) Energy crops D) Municipal waste
B) Microalgae
Where do you think would the heating degree days would be the highest? A) Equator B) North Pole C) Houston D) State College
B) North Pole
Which of the following industries has contributed the least amount of human fatalities in United States? A) Oil/Gas Industry B) Nuclear power plants C) Automobile industry D) Civil aviation
B) Nuclear power plants
Which of the following contributes the most towards Municipal solid waste? A) Food and yard waste B) Paper and paper board C) Plastics D) Glass
B) Paper and paper board
Which fossil fuel contributes primarily to CO emission? A) Coal B) Petroleum C) Natural gas
B) Petroleum
Which among the following does not use a generator to produce electricity? A) Steam power plant B) Photovoltaic cells C) Hydroelectric power plant D) Nuclear power plant
B) Photovoltaic cells
Thorium has a mass number of 232 and atomic number of 90. If it undergoes alpha particle emission, the resulting nuclei will be A) Radium with mass number-229 and atomic number-91 B) Radium with mass number-228 and atomic number-88 C) Radium with mass number-232 and atomic number-90 D) Radium with mass number-232 and atomic number-91
B) Radium with mass number-228 and atomic number-88
The quantity of an energy source that is known to exist and that can be recovered economically is called A) Resource B) Reserve C) Supply D) Asset
B) Reserve
What is the hydrologic cycle driven by? A) Geothermal energy B) Solar energy C) mechanical energy D) hydro energy
B) Solar energy
In a car, the non-useful, waste energy output is in the form of __________ energy. A) Radiation B) Thermal / heat C) Chemical D) Mechanical
B) Thermal / heat
Which sector of the US economy uses energy the least efficiently? A) Industry and manufacturing B) Transportation C) Residential D) Commercial
B) Transportation
Which of the following is not a passive solar design for residential heating A) Roof overhangs B) Use of fans or pumps to deliver heat C) House facing south D) Planting deciduous trees on south side
B) Use of fans or pumps to deliver heat
Which of the following radiant energy can be seen by the human eye? A) Infrared B) Visible C) Ultraviolet D) All of the above
B) Visible
Which of the following is a unit of power? A) Kilograms B) Watt C) Grams D) Newton
B) Watt
Which of the following is the biggest factor in home heating and cooling? A) Size of House B) Weather C) Elevation D) Location
B) Weather
Which is a major problem with nuclear power plants? A) causes lot of pollution B) disposal of radioactive waste C) It gets very hot. D) can lead to a uncontrolled nuclear reaction and cause explosion
B) disposal of radioactive waste
A Nuclear reactor is said to be operating in "subcritical" condition, if A) fission occurs at a constant rate B) fission occurs at a decreasing rate C) fission occurs at increasing rate D) none of the above
B) fission occurs at a decreasing rate
What happens to its temperature when a gas is compressed? A) can either increase or decrease B) increases C) decreases D) remains the same
B) increases
75% of the coal powders used in pulverized coal combustion process are A) less than 200 microns in size B) less than 75 microns in size C) less than 500 microns in size D) less than 1 mm in size
B) less than 75 microns in size
Viscosity of a lubricating oil should be A) higher B) lower C) moderate D) no relevance
B) lower
What is molten underground rock is known as? A) lava B) magma C) limestone D) brick
B) magma
Radioactive decay due to alpha particle emission reduces A) mass number by 2 and atomic number by 1 B) mass number by 4 and atomic number by 2 C) mass number by 2 and atomic number by 2 D) none of the above
B) mass number by 4 and atomic number by 2
Mercaptans are added to give A) natural gas a color B) natural gas an odor C) natural gas a taste
B) natural gas an odor
Potential biomass crops should not A) grow quickly B) need high maintenance C) have low moisture content D) none of the above
B) need high maintenance
What type of energy does water stored behind a dam have? A) chemical energy B) potential energy C) kinetic energy D) nuclear energy
B) potential energy
The function of a moderator in a nuclear reactor is to A) absorb the neutrons B) slow down the neutrons C) dissipate heat D) all of the above
B) slow down the neutrons
Work done is measured as A) the distance an object was moved B) the force against an object times the distance it moved C) the force against an object divided by the distance the object moved D) the push or force applied to something
B) the force against an object times the distance it moved
What is wind caused by? A) birds flapping wings B) uneven heating of the Earth's atmosphere C) the pull of the moon D) tide patterns
B) uneven heating of the Earth's atmosphere
