Question 1

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Material that absorbs the energy from neutrons released by fission.

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

Question 2

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Radiation consisting of a particle with two neutrons and two protons.

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

Question 3

Which fossil fuel is the most abundant?

Accepted Answer

A) oil 
B) natural gas 
C) coal 
D) All of the choices are equally abundant. 
A) oil 
B) natural gas 
C) coal 
D) All of the choices are equally abundant.

Question 4

________ energy is provided by processes that replenish themselves or are continuously present as a feature of the solar system.

Accepted Answer

A) Nuclear 
B) Power 
C) Renewable 
D) Free 
A) Nuclear 
B) Power 
C) Renewable 
D) Free

Question 5

The federal government provides subsidies to the energy industry.Which one of the following is a correct statement?

Accepted Answer

A) Renewable energy suppliers received large subsidies in the form of tax credits and grants. 
B) The coal industry receives large subsidies in the form of direct grants. 
C) The nuclear power industry does not receive any subsidies. 
D) Grants to low income people are rare. 
A) Renewable energy suppliers received large subsidies in the form of tax credits and grants. 
B) The coal industry receives large subsidies in the form of direct grants. 
C) The nuclear power industry does not receive any subsidies. 
D) Grants to low income people are rare.

Question 6

Current development and construction of nuclear power plants is occurring mostly in

Accepted Answer

A) the U.S. 
B) Asia. 
C) South America. 
D) Canada. 
A) the U.S. 
B) Asia. 
C) South America. 
D) Canada.

Question 7

Which one of the following processes involves increasing the U-235 content of the ore from 0.7% to 3%?

Accepted Answer

A) enrichment 
B) reprocessing 
C) fabrication 
D) conversion 
A) enrichment 
B) reprocessing 
C) fabrication 
D) conversion

Question 8

The processing of coal requires that it be washed before being shipped.This results in the production of a liquid waste material known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The processing of coal requires that it...

Question 9

Liquefied natural gas is formed

Accepted Answer

A) by volatilizing hydrocarbons in gasoline. 
B) by subjecting natural gas to -162°C. 
C) on the surface of oil deposits. 
D) None of these are correct. 
A) by volatilizing hydrocarbons in gasoline. 
B) by subjecting natural gas to -162°C. 
C) on the surface of oil deposits. 
D) None of these are correct.

Question 10

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Type of electromagnetic radiation that comes from disintegrating atomic nuclei.

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

Question 11

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Mining in which the top layer of soil is removed to procure the underlying deposit.

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 12

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Energy sources that can be replaced by natural processes.

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 13

Hydraulic fracturing has

Accepted Answer

A) increased the supply of natural gas. 
B) caused the price of natural gas to rise. 
C) reduced the number of wells drilled. 
D) eliminated many jobs. 
A) increased the supply of natural gas. 
B) caused the price of natural gas to rise. 
C) reduced the number of wells drilled. 
D) eliminated many jobs.

Question 14

A nuclear chain reaction occurs

Accepted Answer

A) when an atoms splits. 
B) when neutrons released from a splitting atom colliding with the nucleus of another atom,causing it to split. 
C) when a rapidly moving neutron collides with an electron causing it to split into neutrons and other particles. 
D) when the nuclei of several atoms split simultaneously. 
A) when an atoms splits. 
B) when neutrons released from a splitting atom colliding with the nucleus of another atom,causing it to split. 
C) when a rapidly moving neutron collides with an electron causing it to split into neutrons and other particles. 
D) when the nuclei of several atoms split simultaneously.

Question 15

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Respiratory condition from accumulation of coal dust in the lungs.

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

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Resources that are not replaced by natural processes.

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 17

Which one of the following is NOT associated with hydraulic fracturing or "hydrofracking"?

Accepted Answer

A) special drilling techniques 
B) an increased price for natural gas 
C) used to extract oil and natural gas from shale 
D) pumping of water and chemicals into wells 
A) special drilling techniques 
B) an increased price for natural gas 
C) used to extract oil and natural gas from shale 
D) pumping of water and chemicals into wells

Question 18

Which of the following is true for a nuclear fission reactor?

Accepted Answer

A) A moderator causes neutrons to speed up. 
B) The control rods increased the number of neutrons present. 
C) The coolant transfers heat away from the reactor. 
D) The fuel actually ends up producing additional fuel. 
A) A moderator causes neutrons to speed up. 
B) The control rods increased the number of neutrons present. 
C) The coolant transfers heat away from the reactor. 
D) The fuel actually ends up producing additional fuel.

Question 19

The energy from a nuclear power plant results from

Accepted Answer

A) the heat of atoms. 
B) the disintegration of the nucleus of atoms. 
C) electrons released from atoms. 
D) water. 
A) the heat of atoms. 
B) the disintegration of the nucleus of atoms. 
C) electrons released from atoms. 
D) water.

Question 20

Most nuclear power plants originally had a nominal design lifetime of up to 40 years,but recent engineering assessments have established that many plants can operate up to 60 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following best matches the description? -Material that absorbs the energy from neutrons released by fission.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Radiation consisting of a particle with two neutrons and two protons.

Which fossil fuel is the most abundant?

________ energy is provided by processes that replenish themselves or are continuously present as a feature of the solar system.

The federal government provides subsidies to the energy industry.Which one of the following is a correct statement?

Current development and construction of nuclear power plants is occurring mostly in

Which one of the following processes involves increasing the U-235 content of the ore from 0.7% to 3%?

The processing of coal requires that it be washed before being shipped.This results in the production of a liquid waste material known as ________.

Liquefied natural gas is formed

Which of the following best matches the description? -Type of electromagnetic radiation that comes from disintegrating atomic nuclei.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Mining in which the top layer of soil is removed to procure the underlying deposit.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Energy sources that can be replaced by natural processes.

Hydraulic fracturing has

A nuclear chain reaction occurs

Which of the following best matches the description? -Respiratory condition from accumulation of coal dust in the lungs.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Resources that are not replaced by natural processes.

Which one of the following is NOT associated with hydraulic fracturing or "hydrofracking"?

Which of the following is true for a nuclear fission reactor?

The energy from a nuclear power plant results from

Most nuclear power plants originally had a nominal design lifetime of up to 40 years,but recent engineering assessments have established that many plants can operate up to 60 years.

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Exam 9: Nonrenewable Energy Sources

Which of the following best matches the description? -Material that absorbs the energy from neutrons released by fission.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Radiation consisting of a particle with two neutrons and two protons.

Which fossil fuel is the most abundant?

________ energy is provided by processes that replenish themselves or are continuously present as a feature of the solar system.

The federal government provides subsidies to the energy industry.Which one of the following is a correct statement?

Current development and construction of nuclear power plants is occurring mostly in

Which one of the following processes involves increasing the U-235 content of the ore from 0.7% to 3%?

The processing of coal requires that it be washed before being shipped.This results in the production of a liquid waste material known as ________.

Liquefied natural gas is formed

Which of the following best matches the description? -Type of electromagnetic radiation that comes from disintegrating atomic nuclei.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Mining in which the top layer of soil is removed to procure the underlying deposit.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Energy sources that can be replaced by natural processes.

Hydraulic fracturing has

A nuclear chain reaction occurs

Which of the following best matches the description? -Respiratory condition from accumulation of coal dust in the lungs.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Resources that are not replaced by natural processes.

Which one of the following is NOT associated with hydraulic fracturing or "hydrofracking"?

Which of the following is true for a nuclear fission reactor?

The energy from a nuclear power plant results from

Most nuclear power plants originally had a nominal design lifetime of up to 40 years,but recent engineering assessments have established that many plants can operate up to 60 years.

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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