Question 1

What radioactive isotope is generally used to fuel a controlled nuclear chain reaction?

Accepted Answer

A) uranium 95 
B) cesium 137 
C) barium 140 
D) uranium 235 
A) uranium 95 
B) cesium 137 
C) barium 140 
D) uranium 235

Question 2

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Fission reactor designed to produce radioactive fuel from nonradioactive uranium.

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

Acid mine drainage occurs when

Accepted Answer

A) sulfur is released into the atmosphere during mining. 
B) oxygen,water,and bacteria cause sulfur to form sulfuric acid. 
C) oil is separated in a distillation tower. 
D) biomass is burned to generate methane. 
A) sulfur is released into the atmosphere during mining. 
B) oxygen,water,and bacteria cause sulfur to form sulfuric acid. 
C) oil is separated in a distillation tower. 
D) biomass is burned to generate methane.

Question 4

A nuclear power plant could not operate effectively or safely without a source of water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Biological damage may be caused by beta or ________ radiation.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

In which of the following are fuel rods in the core surrounded by rods of U-238 and liquid sodium?

Accepted Answer

A) gas-cooled reactor 
B) nuclear breeder reactor 
C) liquid metal fast-breeder reactor 
D) nuclear fusion 
A) gas-cooled reactor 
B) nuclear breeder reactor 
C) liquid metal fast-breeder reactor 
D) nuclear fusion

Question 7

Which of the following is a correct?

Accepted Answer

A) Coal is used primarily to provide heat for industry. 
B) Coal use has been increasing since it is the most abundant of the three fossil fuels. 
C) The extraction of coal causes significant change to the landscape. 
D) Most coal is extracted by underground mining. 
A) Coal is used primarily to provide heat for industry. 
B) Coal use has been increasing since it is the most abundant of the three fossil fuels. 
C) The extraction of coal causes significant change to the landscape. 
D) Most coal is extracted by underground mining.

Question 8

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Energy that travels through space in the form of waves or particles.

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 9

Nuclear power will probably continue to be a part of energy production,particularly in countries that lack fossil-fuel reserves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Pollution in which bacteria convert sulfur in coal to sulfuric acid.

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

A reserve is a known deposit of energy material that is currently too expensive to extract using today's technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

All reactors contain a core of fuel,a moderator to control the rate of the reaction,and a cooling mechanism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Layer of soil and rock that covers deposits of desirable minerals.

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 14

There are many environmental issues related to the use of nuclear power.Which of the following accurately indicates the magnitude of the problem?

Accepted Answer

A) The United States government is required find a way to dispose of spent nuclear fuel and is making good progress in solving the problem. 
B) Decommissioning of nuclear power plants is expensive and,therefore,is not taking place. 
C) Although nuclear power plant accidents are spectacular and dangerous,the number of individuals killed or injured is small compared to industries like mining. 
D) Radiation is dangerous,and it is very difficult to provide protection from sources of radiation. 
A) The United States government is required find a way to dispose of spent nuclear fuel and is making good progress in solving the problem. 
B) Decommissioning of nuclear power plants is expensive and,therefore,is not taking place. 
C) Although nuclear power plant accidents are spectacular and dangerous,the number of individuals killed or injured is small compared to industries like mining. 
D) Radiation is dangerous,and it is very difficult to provide protection from sources of radiation.

Question 15

________ are the primary environmental problem associated with the production,transportation,and use of oil.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are the primary environmental problem associated...

Question 16

A resource is a naturally occurring substance of use to humans that can be extracted using current technology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

________ occurs when coal is burned and sulfur oxides are released into the atmosphere,causing acid-forming particles to accumulate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ occurs when coal is burned and...

Question 18

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Time it takes for half of the radioactive material to decompose.

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 19

Coal,oil,and natural gas make up ________ of the energy consumed worldwide.

Accepted Answer

A) 75% 
B) 80% 
C) 85% 
D) 90% 
A) 75% 
B) 80% 
C) 85% 
D) 90%

Question 20

Where does the majority of oil entering the oceans come from?

Accepted Answer

natural seeps and pollution fr

What radioactive isotope is generally used to fuel a controlled nuclear chain reaction?

Which of the following best matches the description? -Fission reactor designed to produce radioactive fuel from nonradioactive uranium.

Acid mine drainage occurs when

A nuclear power plant could not operate effectively or safely without a source of water.

Biological damage may be caused by beta or ________ radiation.

In which of the following are fuel rods in the core surrounded by rods of U-238 and liquid sodium?

Which of the following is a correct?

Which of the following best matches the description? -Energy that travels through space in the form of waves or particles.

Nuclear power will probably continue to be a part of energy production,particularly in countries that lack fossil-fuel reserves.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Pollution in which bacteria convert sulfur in coal to sulfuric acid.

A reserve is a known deposit of energy material that is currently too expensive to extract using today's technology.

All reactors contain a core of fuel,a moderator to control the rate of the reaction,and a cooling mechanism.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Layer of soil and rock that covers deposits of desirable minerals.

There are many environmental issues related to the use of nuclear power.Which of the following accurately indicates the magnitude of the problem?

________ are the primary environmental problem associated with the production,transportation,and use of oil.

A resource is a naturally occurring substance of use to humans that can be extracted using current technology.

________ occurs when coal is burned and sulfur oxides are released into the atmosphere,causing acid-forming particles to accumulate.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Time it takes for half of the radioactive material to decompose.

Coal,oil,and natural gas make up ________ of the energy consumed worldwide.

Where does the majority of oil entering the oceans come from?

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Exam 9: Nonrenewable Energy Sources

What radioactive isotope is generally used to fuel a controlled nuclear chain reaction?

Which of the following best matches the description? -Fission reactor designed to produce radioactive fuel from nonradioactive uranium.

Acid mine drainage occurs when

A nuclear power plant could not operate effectively or safely without a source of water.

Biological damage may be caused by beta or ________ radiation.

In which of the following are fuel rods in the core surrounded by rods of U-238 and liquid sodium?

Which of the following is a correct?

Which of the following best matches the description? -Energy that travels through space in the form of waves or particles.

Nuclear power will probably continue to be a part of energy production,particularly in countries that lack fossil-fuel reserves.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Pollution in which bacteria convert sulfur in coal to sulfuric acid.

A reserve is a known deposit of energy material that is currently too expensive to extract using today's technology.

All reactors contain a core of fuel,a moderator to control the rate of the reaction,and a cooling mechanism.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Layer of soil and rock that covers deposits of desirable minerals.

There are many environmental issues related to the use of nuclear power.Which of the following accurately indicates the magnitude of the problem?

________ are the primary environmental problem associated with the production,transportation,and use of oil.

A resource is a naturally occurring substance of use to humans that can be extracted using current technology.

________ occurs when coal is burned and sulfur oxides are released into the atmosphere,causing acid-forming particles to accumulate.

Which of the following best matches the description? -Time it takes for half of the radioactive material to decompose.

Coal,oil,and natural gas make up ________ of the energy consumed worldwide.

Where does the majority of oil entering the oceans come from?

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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