Question 1

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Naturally occurring radioactive isotope used in nuclear reactors.

Accepted Answer

A) thermal pollution 
B) alpha radiation 
C) nuclear fission 
D) light-water reactor 
E) nuclear breeder reactor
F)radiation
G)beta radiation
H)decommissioning
I)none of above
J)radioactive half-life
K)nuclear fusion
L)heavy-water reactor
M)gamma radiation
N)moderator
O)rem
P)U-235
Q)transuranic waste 
A) thermal pollution 
B) alpha radiation 
C) nuclear fission 
D) light-water reactor 
E) nuclear breeder reactor
F)radiation
G)beta radiation
H)decommissioning
I)none of above
J)radioactive half-life
K)nuclear fusion
L)heavy-water reactor
M)gamma radiation
N)moderator
O)rem
P)U-235
Q)transuranic waste P

Question 2

Spills from oil tankers

Accepted Answer

A) are a major source of oil pollution in the ocean. 
B) have greatly decreased. 
C) have occurred more frequently in recent years. 
D) have been eliminated by requiring oil tankers to have double hulls. 
A) are a major source of oil pollution in the ocean. 
B) have greatly decreased. 
C) have occurred more frequently in recent years. 
D) have been eliminated by requiring oil tankers to have double hulls. B

Question 3

Decommissioning involves which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) decontaminating building surfaces 
B) disposal of fuel 
C) disassembly of parts 
D) All of these are correct 
A) decontaminating building surfaces 
B) disposal of fuel 
C) disassembly of parts 
D) All of these are correct D

Question 4

Reserves of fossil fuels

Accepted Answer

A) decline as fossil fuels are used. 
B) are dependent on technological advances. 
C) have been unchanged for several decades. 
D) increased renewable energy sources replace fossil fuels. 
A) decline as fossil fuels are used. 
B) are dependent on technological advances. 
C) have been unchanged for several decades. 
D) increased renewable energy sources replace fossil fuels.

Question 5

Nuclear power plants produce too much carbon dioxide and therefore contribute to global climate change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Why is mercury released from coal a problem?

Accepted Answer

Mercury tends to accumulate in

Question 7

Which of the following reactors produces heat and a new supply of the radioactive isotope,Pu-239?

Accepted Answer

A) nuclear breeder reactor 
B) light-water reactor 
C) boiling-water reactor 
D) pressurized-water reactor 
A) nuclear breeder reactor 
B) light-water reactor 
C) boiling-water reactor 
D) pressurized-water reactor

Question 8

As of 2017

Accepted Answer

A) the United States was the country with the largest number of nuclear power plants. 
B) few nuclear power plants were being built in the world. 
C) most new nuclear power plants were being built in Europe and Africa. 
D) All of the statements are correct. 
A) the United States was the country with the largest number of nuclear power plants. 
B) few nuclear power plants were being built in the world. 
C) most new nuclear power plants were being built in Europe and Africa. 
D) All of the statements are correct.

Question 9

Nuclear fission is the splitting of electrons in the outer shell of an atom.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Technique used to obtain the maximum amount of oil or gas from a well.

Accepted Answer

A) underground mining 
B) resources 
C) active solar system 
D) photovoltaic cell 
E) surface mining
F)acid mine drainage
G)geothermal energy
H)secondary recovery
I)resources.
J)liquefied natural gas
K)black lung disease
L)nonrenewable energy sources
M)reserves
N)renewable energy sources
O)passive solar system
P)overburden 
A) underground mining 
B) resources 
C) active solar system 
D) photovoltaic cell 
E) surface mining
F)acid mine drainage
G)geothermal energy
H)secondary recovery
I)resources.
J)liquefied natural gas
K)black lung disease
L)nonrenewable energy sources
M)reserves
N)renewable energy sources
O)passive solar system
P)overburden

Question 11

Although major shipping accidents are spectacular and release large amounts of oil,it is estimated that worldwide only about 10% of human-caused oil pollution comes from tanker accidents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a form of energy released from nuclear disintegration?

Accepted Answer

A) alpha 
B) gamma 
C) beta 
D) delta 
A) alpha 
B) gamma 
C) beta 
D) delta

Question 13

In what two countries have nuclear power accidents had the greatest effect on people's attitudes towards safety?

Accepted Answer

A) Poland and UK 
B) South Africa and US 
C) Russia and UK 
D) United States and Japan 
A) Poland and UK 
B) South Africa and US 
C) Russia and UK 
D) United States and Japan

Question 14

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Mining in which the material is removed without disturbing the top layer of soil.

Accepted Answer

A) underground mining 
B) resources 
C) active solar system 
D) photovoltaic cell 
E) surface mining
F)acid mine drainage
G)geothermal energy
H)secondary recovery
I)resources.
J)liquefied natural gas
K)black lung disease
L)nonrenewable energy sources
M)reserves
N)renewable energy sources
O)passive solar system
P)overburden 
A) underground mining 
B) resources 
C) active solar system 
D) photovoltaic cell 
E) surface mining
F)acid mine drainage
G)geothermal energy
H)secondary recovery
I)resources.
J)liquefied natural gas
K)black lung disease
L)nonrenewable energy sources
M)reserves
N)renewable energy sources
O)passive solar system
P)overburden

Question 15

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Known deposits from which materials can be extracted profitably under current economic and technological conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) underground mining 
B) resources 
C) active solar system 
D) photovoltaic cell 
E) surface mining
F)acid mine drainage
G)geothermal energy
H)secondary recovery
I)resources.
J)liquefied natural gas
K)black lung disease
L)nonrenewable energy sources
M)reserves
N)renewable energy sources
O)passive solar system
P)overburden 
A) underground mining 
B) resources 
C) active solar system 
D) photovoltaic cell 
E) surface mining
F)acid mine drainage
G)geothermal energy
H)secondary recovery
I)resources.
J)liquefied natural gas
K)black lung disease
L)nonrenewable energy sources
M)reserves
N)renewable energy sources
O)passive solar system
P)overburden

Question 16

Biological effects of ionizing radiation include

Accepted Answer

A) damage to DNA. 
B) mutations. 
C) damage to molecules in cells. 
D) All of these are correct. 
A) damage to DNA. 
B) mutations. 
C) damage to molecules in cells. 
D) All of these are correct.

Question 17

Coal is the world's least abundant fossil fuel and it supplies less than 30% of the energy used in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Choose the correct sequence of steps in the nuclear fuel cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) fabrication,enrichment,reprocessing 
B) mining,fabrication,enrichment 
C) mining,reprocessing,enrichment 
D) mining,enrichment,fabrication 
A) fabrication,enrichment,reprocessing 
B) mining,fabrication,enrichment 
C) mining,reprocessing,enrichment 
D) mining,enrichment,fabrication

Question 19

One of the most controversial surface mining methods is mountain top removal.Name one reason why it is controversial.

Accepted Answer

The top of the mountain is removed to ge

Question 20

What type of cancer in children has now been found to be associated with Chernobyl?

Accepted Answer

A) thyroid 
B) breast 
C) prostate 
D) lung 
A) thyroid 
B) breast 
C) prostate 
D) lung

Which of the following best matches the description? -Naturally occurring radioactive isotope used in nuclear reactors.

Spills from oil tankers

Decommissioning involves which of the following?

Reserves of fossil fuels

Nuclear power plants produce too much carbon dioxide and therefore contribute to global climate change.

Why is mercury released from coal a problem?

Which of the following reactors produces heat and a new supply of the radioactive isotope,Pu-239?

As of 2017

Nuclear fission is the splitting of electrons in the outer shell of an atom.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Technique used to obtain the maximum amount of oil or gas from a well.

Although major shipping accidents are spectacular and release large amounts of oil,it is estimated that worldwide only about 10% of human-caused oil pollution comes from tanker accidents.

Which of the following is NOT a form of energy released from nuclear disintegration?

In what two countries have nuclear power accidents had the greatest effect on people's attitudes towards safety?

Which of the following best matches the description? -Mining in which the material is removed without disturbing the top layer of soil.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Known deposits from which materials can be extracted profitably under current economic and technological conditions.

Biological effects of ionizing radiation include

Coal is the world's least abundant fossil fuel and it supplies less than 30% of the energy used in the world.

Choose the correct sequence of steps in the nuclear fuel cycle.

One of the most controversial surface mining methods is mountain top removal.Name one reason why it is controversial.

What type of cancer in children has now been found to be associated with Chernobyl?

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Exam 9: Nonrenewable Energy Sources

Which of the following best matches the description? -Naturally occurring radioactive isotope used in nuclear reactors.

Spills from oil tankers

Decommissioning involves which of the following?

Reserves of fossil fuels

Nuclear power plants produce too much carbon dioxide and therefore contribute to global climate change.

Why is mercury released from coal a problem?

Which of the following reactors produces heat and a new supply of the radioactive isotope,Pu-239?

As of 2017

Nuclear fission is the splitting of electrons in the outer shell of an atom.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Technique used to obtain the maximum amount of oil or gas from a well.

Although major shipping accidents are spectacular and release large amounts of oil,it is estimated that worldwide only about 10% of human-caused oil pollution comes from tanker accidents.

Which of the following is NOT a form of energy released from nuclear disintegration?

In what two countries have nuclear power accidents had the greatest effect on people's attitudes towards safety?

Which of the following best matches the description? -Mining in which the material is removed without disturbing the top layer of soil.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Known deposits from which materials can be extracted profitably under current economic and technological conditions.

Biological effects of ionizing radiation include

Coal is the world's least abundant fossil fuel and it supplies less than 30% of the energy used in the world.

Choose the correct sequence of steps in the nuclear fuel cycle.

One of the most controversial surface mining methods is mountain top removal.Name one reason why it is controversial.

What type of cancer in children has now been found to be associated with Chernobyl?

Environmental Interrelationships

Environmental Ethics

Risk,economics,and Environmental Concerns

Interrelated Scientific Principles

Interactions: Environments and Organisms

Kinds of Ecosystems and Communities

Populations: Characteristics and Issues

Energy and Civilization: Patterns of Consumption

Renewable Energy Sources

Biodiversity

Land-Use

Soil

Agricultural Methods

Water

Air Quality Issues

Climate Change: a 21st Century Issue

Solid Waste Management and Disposal

Environmental Regulations: Hazardous Substances and Wastes

Environmental Policy

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