Question 1

The energy released in the burning of biomass fuels:

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A)  originated as solar energy. 
B)  was stored as chemical energy in plant tissues or animal waste products. 
C)  was initially converted from solar energy to chemical energy by the process of photosynthesis. 
D)  is one of the oldest fuels known to humans. 
E)  All of these 
A)  originated as solar energy. 
B)  was stored as chemical energy in plant tissues or animal waste products. 
C)  was initially converted from solar energy to chemical energy by the process of photosynthesis. 
D)  is one of the oldest fuels known to humans. 
E)  All of these

Question 2

Which of the following has not been linked to exposure to high levels of radiation?

Accepted Answer

A)  mutations 
B)  increased incidence of influenza 
C)  cancer 
D)  leukemia 
A)  mutations 
B)  increased incidence of influenza 
C)  cancer 
D)  leukemia

Question 3

Compare and contrast the nuclear accidents that occurred at Three Mile Island and Chornobyl. Include the nature of the accidents, responses, and impacts in your comparison.

Accepted Answer

In 1979 there was a 50% meltdown of the

Question 4

Fission of U-235:

Accepted Answer

A)  results in the release of electrons, which collide with other U-235 atoms creating a chain reaction. 
B)  releases a great amount of heat, which is used to transform steam into water. 
C)  must be controlled in order to be used for the production of electricity. 
D)  in power plants may get out of control generating a bomb-like nuclear explosion. 
E)  is controlled by the careful placement of the reactor core within the turbine. 
A)  results in the release of electrons, which collide with other U-235 atoms creating a chain reaction. 
B)  releases a great amount of heat, which is used to transform steam into water. 
C)  must be controlled in order to be used for the production of electricity. 
D)  in power plants may get out of control generating a bomb-like nuclear explosion. 
E)  is controlled by the careful placement of the reactor core within the turbine.

Question 5

Potential locations for wind farms include:

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A)  mountain passes 
B)  islands 
C)  coastal areas 
D)  grasslands 
E)  All of these places 
A)  mountain passes 
B)  islands 
C)  coastal areas 
D)  grasslands 
E)  All of these places

Question 6

The atomic mass of an element is equal to the:

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A)  number of neutrons. 
B)  number of protons. 
C)  number of electrons. 
D)  number of neutrons + number of protons. 
E)  number of protons + number of electrons. 
A)  number of neutrons. 
B)  number of protons. 
C)  number of electrons. 
D)  number of neutrons + number of protons. 
E)  number of protons + number of electrons.

Question 7

What is OTEC? List the advantages and limitations associated with this potential energy source.

Accepted Answer

The generation of electricity from ocean

Question 8

In rural areas of developing countries, photovoltaic cells are used to:

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid the need to extend power lines. 
B)  provide refrigeration for vaccines. 
C)  grind grain. 
D)  pump water. 
E)  All of these 
A)  avoid the need to extend power lines. 
B)  provide refrigeration for vaccines. 
C)  grind grain. 
D)  pump water. 
E)  All of these

Question 9

Explain the difference between a nuclear fission reaction in a conventional nuclear reactor and that in a breeder nuclear fission reactor. Are there any other differences between the two processes? If so, explain.

Accepted Answer

In nuclear fission, the nucleus of an at

Question 10

Yucca Mountain has been considered as a site for the permanent storage of 70,000 tons of high-level radioactive wastes from commercially operated nuclear power plants.
(a) Cite probable reasons for Congress approving Yucca Mountain in 2002 as a nuclear-waste repository.
(b) Present arguments against locating radioactive wastes here, and include the use of the acronyms NIMBY and NIMTOO in your discussion.

Accepted Answer

(a) Billions of dollars have already bee

Question 11

The burning of biomass, such as wood, is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  active solar heating. 
B)  indirect use of solar energy. 
C)  passive solar heating. 
D)  using a non-renewable resource. 
E)  None of these 
A)  active solar heating. 
B)  indirect use of solar energy. 
C)  passive solar heating. 
D)  using a non-renewable resource. 
E)  None of these

Question 12

U-235 and U-238 are different

Accepted Answer

A)  isotopes of uranium 
B)  elements that are radioactive 
C)  ionic forms of the same element 
D)  types of radioactive decay 
E)  types of fuel for fusion reactors 
A)  isotopes of uranium 
B)  elements that are radioactive 
C)  ionic forms of the same element 
D)  types of radioactive decay 
E)  types of fuel for fusion reactors

Question 13

Which of the following renewable energy sources is not used to produce electricity?

Accepted Answer

A)  solar heating 
B)  geothermal 
C)  biomass conversion 
D)  photovoltaics 
E)  wind 
A)  solar heating 
B)  geothermal 
C)  biomass conversion 
D)  photovoltaics 
E)  wind

The energy released in the burning of biomass fuels:

Which of the following has not been linked to exposure to high levels of radiation?

Compare and contrast the nuclear accidents that occurred at Three Mile Island and Chornobyl. Include the nature of the accidents, responses, and impacts in your comparison.

Fission of U-235:

Potential locations for wind farms include:

The atomic mass of an element is equal to the:

What is OTEC? List the advantages and limitations associated with this potential energy source.

In rural areas of developing countries, photovoltaic cells are used to:

Explain the difference between a nuclear fission reaction in a conventional nuclear reactor and that in a breeder nuclear fission reactor. Are there any other differences between the two processes? If so, explain.

The burning of biomass, such as wood, is an example of:

U-235 and U-238 are different

Which of the following renewable energy sources is not used to produce electricity?

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Exam 12: Renewable Energy and Nuclear Power

The energy released in the burning of biomass fuels:

Which of the following has not been linked to exposure to high levels of radiation?

Compare and contrast the nuclear accidents that occurred at Three Mile Island and Chornobyl. Include the nature of the accidents, responses, and impacts in your comparison.

Fission of U-235:

Potential locations for wind farms include:

The atomic mass of an element is equal to the:

What is OTEC? List the advantages and limitations associated with this potential energy source.

In rural areas of developing countries, photovoltaic cells are used to:

Explain the difference between a nuclear fission reaction in a conventional nuclear reactor and that in a breeder nuclear fission reactor. Are there any other differences between the two processes? If so, explain.

The burning of biomass, such as wood, is an example of:

U-235 and U-238 are different

Which of the following renewable energy sources is not used to produce electricity?

Introducing Environmental Science and Sustainability

Environmental Laws Economic and Ethics

Ecosystems and Energy

Ecosystems and the Physical Environment

Ecosystems and Living Organisms

Major Ecosystems of the World

Human Health and Environmental Toxicology

The Human Population

The Urban World

Energy Consumption

Fossil Fuels

Water: a Limited Resource

Soil Resources

Mineral Resources

Biological Resources

Land Resources

Food Resources

Air Pollution

Global Climate Change

Water Pollution

Pest Management

Solid and Hazardous Waste

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