Question 1

The largest problem with adopting the new technologies of renewable resources is that __________________

Accepted Answer

A) the startup costs may be high 
B) energy production facilities are not located near consumers 
C) long -term maintenance costs are much higher than those for fossil fuels 
D) the energy sources are generally unavailable 
E) technological advances have not been made in the last 30 years to meet our energy needs 
A) the startup costs may be high 
B) energy production facilities are not located near consumers 
C) long -term maintenance costs are much higher than those for fossil fuels 
D) the energy sources are generally unavailable 
E) technological advances have not been made in the last 30 years to meet our energy needs

Question 2

The primary motivation to develop the new renewable energy sources comes from __________________

Accepted Answer

A) those who believe conservation is important 
B) those who believe human health is impacted by smog and pollution 
C) concerns over diminishing fossil fuel supplies and negative environmental impacts of fossil fuel use 
D) those who believe fossil fuel dependence is suicide because it makes us vulnerable to the Middle East 
E) concerns that oxygen production by trees is endangered by fossil fuel use 
A) those who believe conservation is important 
B) those who believe human health is impacted by smog and pollution 
C) concerns over diminishing fossil fuel supplies and negative environmental impacts of fossil fuel use 
D) those who believe fossil fuel dependence is suicide because it makes us vulnerable to the Middle East 
E) concerns that oxygen production by trees is endangered by fossil fuel use

Question 3

One benefit of offshore wind farms is that __________________

Accepted Answer

A) unlike land -based wind farms,they do not interfere with bird migration routes 
B) wind speeds are higher and turbulence is lower over water than over land 
C) maintenance costs are less than they are on land 
D) costs to erect the turbines are lower,and land does not need to be purchased 
E) they are more aesthetically pleasing than wind farms on land 
A) unlike land -based wind farms,they do not interfere with bird migration routes 
B) wind speeds are higher and turbulence is lower over water than over land 
C) maintenance costs are less than they are on land 
D) costs to erect the turbines are lower,and land does not need to be purchased 
E) they are more aesthetically pleasing than wind farms on land

Question 4

Of the new renewable energy sources,which one experienced the most rapid rate of growth from 2010 to 2015?

Accepted Answer

A) photovoltaic (PV)solar 
B) wind 
C) hydropower 
D) nuclear 
E) geothermal 
A) photovoltaic (PV)solar 
B) wind 
C) hydropower 
D) nuclear 
E) geothermal

Question 5

PV technology is best described as __________________

Accepted Answer

A) a passive solar technology 
B) using sun's energy to warm a room without mechanical devices 
C) trapping sun's heat and storing it for various uses 
D) using mirrors to concentrate sunlight,in order to heat water and produce steam for electricity generation 
E) using sunlight to generate electricity 
A) a passive solar technology 
B) using sun's energy to warm a room without mechanical devices 
C) trapping sun's heat and storing it for various uses 
D) using mirrors to concentrate sunlight,in order to heat water and produce steam for electricity generation 
E) using sunlight to generate electricity

Question 6

The chemical product produced by a hydrogen fuel cells is __________________

Accepted Answer

A) carbon monoxide 
B) carbon dioxide 
C) water 
D) acid 
E) nontoxic ash 
A) carbon monoxide 
B) carbon dioxide 
C) water 
D) acid 
E) nontoxic ash

Question 7

Which of the following methods is considered a type of passive solar energy collection?

Accepted Answer

A) ocean thermal energy conversion (OTE
C)  
B) rooftop flat -plate solar collectors 
C) photovoltaic cells 
D) using heat -absorbing construction materials 
E) rooftop solar panels 
A) ocean thermal energy conversion (OTE
C)  
B) rooftop flat -plate solar collectors 
C) photovoltaic cells 
D) using heat -absorbing construction materials 
E) rooftop solar panels

Question 8

Alternative energy sources that are often called "new renewables" include __________________

Accepted Answer

A) coal and natural gas 
B) fusion and fission 
C) wind,wood,and alcohol 
D) solar,wind,and geothermal 
E) hydropower and biomass 
A) coal and natural gas 
B) fusion and fission 
C) wind,wood,and alcohol 
D) solar,wind,and geothermal 
E) hydropower and biomass

Question 9

Compare and contrast passive solar collection and active solar collection.

Accepted Answer

Passive solar energy collection features

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which two nations account for almost half of the global production of wind power?

Accepted Answer

A) U)S.and China 
B) Bangladesh and Swaziland 
C) U)S.and Canada 
D) U)S.and Germany 
E) China and Russia 
A) U)S.and China 
B) Bangladesh and Swaziland 
C) U)S.and Canada 
D) U)S.and Germany 
E) China and Russia

Question 12

In general,what has spurred the use of renewable energy,and what are the benefits of its use in environmental and economic terms?

Accepted Answer

Renewable energy use is growing fast,due

Question 13

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of wind power.

Accepted Answer

Advantages: Wind produces no emissions o

Question 14

Use the accompanying figure to answer the following question.
-Electricity from hydropower composes approximately in the U.S. _____________% of the total electricity produced

Accepted Answer

A) 13.6 
B) 6)0 
C) 24.7 
D) 2)4 
E) 44.2 
A) 13.6 
B) 6)0 
C) 24.7 
D) 2)4 
E) 44.2

Question 15

Describe some of the possible ocean energy sources.

Accepted Answer

There are three approaches developed so

The largest problem with adopting the new technologies of renewable resources is that __________________

The primary motivation to develop the new renewable energy sources comes from __________________

One benefit of offshore wind farms is that __________________

Of the new renewable energy sources,which one experienced the most rapid rate of growth from 2010 to 2015?

PV technology is best described as __________________

The chemical product produced by a hydrogen fuel cells is __________________

Which of the following methods is considered a type of passive solar energy collection?

Alternative energy sources that are often called "new renewables" include __________________

Compare and contrast passive solar collection and active solar collection.

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

Which two nations account for almost half of the global production of wind power?

In general,what has spurred the use of renewable energy,and what are the benefits of its use in environmental and economic terms?

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of wind power.

Use the accompanying figure to answer the following question. -Electricity from hydropower composes approximately in the U.S. _____________% of the total electricity produced

Describe some of the possible ocean energy sources.

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Exam 21: New Renewable Energy Alternatives

The largest problem with adopting the new technologies of renewable resources is that __________________

The primary motivation to develop the new renewable energy sources comes from __________________

One benefit of offshore wind farms is that __________________

Of the new renewable energy sources,which one experienced the most rapid rate of growth from 2010 to 2015?

PV technology is best described as __________________

The chemical product produced by a hydrogen fuel cells is __________________

Which of the following methods is considered a type of passive solar energy collection?

Alternative energy sources that are often called "new renewables" include __________________

Compare and contrast passive solar collection and active solar collection.

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

Which two nations account for almost half of the global production of wind power?

In general,what has spurred the use of renewable energy,and what are the benefits of its use in environmental and economic terms?

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of wind power.

Use the accompanying figure to answer the following question. -Electricity from hydropower composes approximately in the U.S. _____________% of the total electricity produced

Describe some of the possible ocean energy sources.

Science and Sustainability

Earths Physical Systems

Evolution,biodiversity,and Population Ecology

Species Interactions and Community Ecology

Environmental Systems and Ecosystem Ecology

Ethics,economics,and Sustainable Development

Environmental Policy

Human Population

The Underpinnings of Agriculture

Making Agriculture Sustainable

Biodiversity and Conservation Biology

Forests,forest Management,and Protected Areas

The Urban Environment

Environmental Health and Toxicology

Freshwater Systems and Resources

Marine and Coastal Systems and Resources

Atmospheric Science,air Quality,and Pollution Control

Global Climate Change

Fossil Fuels

Conventional Energy Alternatives

Managing Our Waste

Minerals and Mining

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