Question 1

Use the accompanying figure to answer the following question.
-The major energy source for electricity in the U.S. is __________________.

Accepted Answer

A) fossil fuels 
B) hydropower 
C) wind 
D) bioenergy 
E) renewables 
A) fossil fuels 
B) hydropower 
C) wind 
D) bioenergy 
E) renewables A

Question 2

A major advantage of solar power is that __________________

Accepted Answer

A) solar systems provide local,decentralized control over power 
B) all regions are sunny enough to provide adequate power with current technology 
C) there is a lack of knowledge on long -term impacts 
D) it is inexpensive compared to other renewable energy sources 
E) the only emissions are carbon dioxide and water 
A) solar systems provide local,decentralized control over power 
B) all regions are sunny enough to provide adequate power with current technology 
C) there is a lack of knowledge on long -term impacts 
D) it is inexpensive compared to other renewable energy sources 
E) the only emissions are carbon dioxide and water A

Question 3

Compared to the use of fossil fuels for generating electricity,wind energy __________________

Accepted Answer

A) produces no exhaust pollutants and contributes little to global climate change 
B) requires very little investment 
C) is more consistent 
D) is less renewable 
E) is more widely used in the United States 
A) produces no exhaust pollutants and contributes little to global climate change 
B) requires very little investment 
C) is more consistent 
D) is less renewable 
E) is more widely used in the United States A

Question 4

U.S.geothermal energy is most available in __________________

Accepted Answer

A) Texas 
B) the Northeast 
C) the West 
D) the Florida Keys 
E) the Southeast 
A) Texas 
B) the Northeast 
C) the West 
D) the Florida Keys 
E) the Southeast

Question 5

Passive solar power involves using __________________

Accepted Answer

A) mirrors to concentrate the sun's rays on a tower or a series of pipes holding water 
B) mechanical devices to heat water and buildings or electrical devices to generate electricity 
C) silicon wafers to generate light energy 
D) photovoltaic cells to produce light energy 
E) the energy of sunlight without relying on electrical or mechanical devices 
A) mirrors to concentrate the sun's rays on a tower or a series of pipes holding water 
B) mechanical devices to heat water and buildings or electrical devices to generate electricity 
C) silicon wafers to generate light energy 
D) photovoltaic cells to produce light energy 
E) the energy of sunlight without relying on electrical or mechanical devices

Question 6

Whether a hydrogen -based energy system is environmentally cleaner than a fossil fuel system depends on __________________

Accepted Answer

A) the amount of fossil fuels that are invested in long -term storage 
B) governmental incentives for research 
C) the source of energy used to produce the hydrogen 
D) the source of oxygen used for the process 
E) the car driven 
A) the amount of fossil fuels that are invested in long -term storage 
B) governmental incentives for research 
C) the source of energy used to produce the hydrogen 
D) the source of oxygen used for the process 
E) the car driven

Question 7

One difficulty with the process of using hydrogen as a power source is that it __________________

Accepted Answer

A) requires a fuel that is a nonrenewable resource 
B) has highly volatile and explosive components 
C) first needs to be converted to helium through nuclear fission 
D) is less efficient than fossil fuels 
E) requires a substantial energy investment to produce the fuel 
A) requires a fuel that is a nonrenewable resource 
B) has highly volatile and explosive components 
C) first needs to be converted to helium through nuclear fission 
D) is less efficient than fossil fuels 
E) requires a substantial energy investment to produce the fuel

Question 8

The current practice of geothermal power generation may not always provide a practical renewable energy source because __________________

Accepted Answer

A) in some cases,the heated groundwater is used much faster than it is recharged 
B) power plants have high maintenance costs 
C) geologically heated groundwater is unsuitable for these plants and must be purified first 
D) in some instances,pollution emissions can be very high 
E) in many cases,the magma is used faster than it is recharged 
A) in some cases,the heated groundwater is used much faster than it is recharged 
B) power plants have high maintenance costs 
C) geologically heated groundwater is unsuitable for these plants and must be purified first 
D) in some instances,pollution emissions can be very high 
E) in many cases,the magma is used faster than it is recharged

Question 9

A potential energy source from oceans is __________________

Accepted Answer

A) lightning strikes in salt water 
B) ocean thermal energy 
C) chemiluminescent bacteria 
D) solar reflection 
E) magnetic field generators 
A) lightning strikes in salt water 
B) ocean thermal energy 
C) chemiluminescent bacteria 
D) solar reflection 
E) magnetic field generators

Question 10

Solar represents a minuscule portion of U.S.energy production because of __________________.

Accepted Answer

A) technological limitations 
B) air and water pollution from this source of energy 
C) costs and lack of investment 
D) lack of scientific interest 
E) poor potential for this energy source 
A) technological limitations 
B) air and water pollution from this source of energy 
C) costs and lack of investment 
D) lack of scientific interest 
E) poor potential for this energy source

Question 11

What is geothermal power? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the use of geothermal power?

Accepted Answer

Definition: Geothermal energy involves t

Question 12

Wind turbines kill more birds than which of the other major causes of bird mortality?

Accepted Answer

A) cats 
B) pesticides 
C) towers 
D) collisions with windows 
E) All of these kill more birds than are killed by wind turbines. 
A) cats 
B) pesticides 
C) towers 
D) collisions with windows 
E) All of these kill more birds than are killed by wind turbines.

Question 13

What are some of the benefits and obstacles to using hydrogen as a fuel?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen fuel is clean,nontoxic,and prod

Question 14

Wind turbines are generally more productive if they are __________________

Accepted Answer

A) higher,to minimize turbulence and maximize wind speed 
B) smaller,to minimize the number of birds that interfere with blade turning 
C) larger,to increase heat convection from the ground 
D) lower,to minimize turbulence and maximize wind speed 
E) smaller,to increase heat convection from the ground 
A) higher,to minimize turbulence and maximize wind speed 
B) smaller,to minimize the number of birds that interfere with blade turning 
C) larger,to increase heat convection from the ground 
D) lower,to minimize turbulence and maximize wind speed 
E) smaller,to increase heat convection from the ground

Question 15

Although photovoltaic electricity is considered a "clean" power source,one issue with this electricity is that it __________________

Accepted Answer

A) will be replaced shortly with other sources of power for homes 
B) is less efficient than fossil fuels 
C) cannot be stored easily in large quantities 
D) is not sufficiently understood 
E) is dangerous if stored too long 
A) will be replaced shortly with other sources of power for homes 
B) is less efficient than fossil fuels 
C) cannot be stored easily in large quantities 
D) is not sufficiently understood 
E) is dangerous if stored too long

Question 16

Every winter morning when the sun is shining bright,a man living in Montana pulls back the drapes on a large,south -facing window.In this way,he helps heat his home using __________________

Accepted Answer

A) radioactive solar 
B) active solar 
C) passive solar 
D) conductive solar 
E) photovoltaic 
A) radioactive solar 
B) active solar 
C) passive solar 
D) conductive solar 
E) photovoltaic

Question 17

A major disadvantage of solar power is __________________

Accepted Answer

A) the uneven distribution of sunshine around the world 
B) antiquated and unreliable technology 
C) lack of knowledge about long -term economic impacts 
D) its efficiency level compared to other types of power 
E) decentralization of control of electrical energy 
A) the uneven distribution of sunshine around the world 
B) antiquated and unreliable technology 
C) lack of knowledge about long -term economic impacts 
D) its efficiency level compared to other types of power 
E) decentralization of control of electrical energy

Question 18

Wind energy has been harnessed for hundreds of years to __________________

Accepted Answer

A) heat and cool houses 
B) drain water from land so it can be farmed 
C) generate electricity 
D) regulate climate 
E) pump water and grind grain 
A) heat and cool houses 
B) drain water from land so it can be farmed 
C) generate electricity 
D) regulate climate 
E) pump water and grind grain

Question 19

A major obstacle to the establishment of wind farms near populated and scenic areas is __________________

Accepted Answer

A) not -in -my -backyard (NIMBY)syndrome 
B) the lack of financial support for the construction of wind farms 
C) the lack of infrastructure to support wind -generated electricity 
D) the lack of large land areas needed to construct wind farms 
E) we -want -solar -power (WASPY)syndrome 
A) not -in -my -backyard (NIMBY)syndrome 
B) the lack of financial support for the construction of wind farms 
C) the lack of infrastructure to support wind -generated electricity 
D) the lack of large land areas needed to construct wind farms 
E) we -want -solar -power (WASPY)syndrome

Question 20

A solar cooker is an example of __________________

Accepted Answer

A) OTEC technology 
B) passive solar technology 
C) active solar technology 
D) concentrated solar power 
E) a hydrogen fuel cell 
A) OTEC technology 
B) passive solar technology 
C) active solar technology 
D) concentrated solar power 
E) a hydrogen fuel cell

Exam 21: New Renewable Energy Alternatives

Use the accompanying figure to answer the following question. -The major energy source for electricity in the U.S. is __________________.

A major advantage of solar power is that __________________

Compared to the use of fossil fuels for generating electricity,wind energy __________________

U.S.geothermal energy is most available in __________________

Passive solar power involves using __________________

Whether a hydrogen -based energy system is environmentally cleaner than a fossil fuel system depends on __________________

One difficulty with the process of using hydrogen as a power source is that it __________________

The current practice of geothermal power generation may not always provide a practical renewable energy source because __________________

A potential energy source from oceans is __________________

Solar represents a minuscule portion of U.S.energy production because of __________________.

What is geothermal power? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the use of geothermal power?

Wind turbines kill more birds than which of the other major causes of bird mortality?

What are some of the benefits and obstacles to using hydrogen as a fuel?

Wind turbines are generally more productive if they are __________________

Although photovoltaic electricity is considered a "clean" power source,one issue with this electricity is that it __________________

Every winter morning when the sun is shining bright,a man living in Montana pulls back the drapes on a large,south -facing window.In this way,he helps heat his home using __________________

A major disadvantage of solar power is __________________

Wind energy has been harnessed for hundreds of years to __________________

A major obstacle to the establishment of wind farms near populated and scenic areas is __________________

A solar cooker is an example of __________________

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