Question 1

Energy efficiency is using less energy by reducing energy use and waste.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

____________ uses solar energy to heat a fluid and then transfer the solar heat directly to an interior space.

Accepted Answer

Active sol

Question 3

The United States is the world's largest producer of geothermal electricity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Photovoltaic systems are characterized by all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A) directly converting sunlight into electricity. 
B) minimal maintenance. 
C) producing no pollution. 
D) functioning on cloudy or rainy days. 
E) minimal space requirement for large-scale use. 
A) directly converting sunlight into electricity. 
B) minimal maintenance. 
C) producing no pollution. 
D) functioning on cloudy or rainy days. 
E) minimal space requirement for large-scale use.

Question 5

Why is biomass an attractive source of energy?

Accepted Answer

A) a shift to biofuels from petroleum-based fuels would be seamless 
B) it makes use of waste products, reducing waste disposal problems 
C) it reduces our dependence on fossil fuels 
D) it produces lower levels of sulfur and ash than coal combustion 
E) all of these choices 
A) a shift to biofuels from petroleum-based fuels would be seamless 
B) it makes use of waste products, reducing waste disposal problems 
C) it reduces our dependence on fossil fuels 
D) it produces lower levels of sulfur and ash than coal combustion 
E) all of these choices

Question 6

What is the purpose of the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA)? For a washing Machine the EF (energy factor)Indicates the number of complete cycles a washer will operate while using one kilowatt-hour of electricity. The current federal standard for energy efficient washers is an EF of 1.5, while Energy Star washers require an EF of 2.5. Explain why the Energy star appliance results in energy conservation.

Accepted Answer

The National Appliance Energy Conservati

Question 7

Islands, coastal areas, mountain passes, and grasslands are areas very well suited for harnessing wind energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Passive solar heating refers to using

Accepted Answer

A) the sun's energy, collected by solar panels, to generate electricity 
B) plant and animal material as fuel to generate heat 
C) sun's energy to heat building without pumps or fans to distribute the heat 
D) recycled water to cool the nuclear reactor in power plants 
E) solar-generated hydrogen to produce water and heat 
A) the sun's energy, collected by solar panels, to generate electricity 
B) plant and animal material as fuel to generate heat 
C) sun's energy to heat building without pumps or fans to distribute the heat 
D) recycled water to cool the nuclear reactor in power plants 
E) solar-generated hydrogen to produce water and heat

Question 9

Which of these appliances' annual use is the least energy efficient?

Accepted Answer

A) television 
B) water heater 
C) refrigerator 
D) washing machine 
E) clothes dryer 
A) television 
B) water heater 
C) refrigerator 
D) washing machine 
E) clothes dryer

Question 10

Many people think that our emphasis should shift from finding alternative sources of energy to increasing the energy efficiency and energy conservation. Distinguish between these two terms and provide examples of what consumers can be doing to improve your energy efficiency and energy conservation.

Accepted Answer

Energy efficiency involves adopting newe

Question 11

Which of the following is not a current or planned use for the electricity generated by fuel cells?

Accepted Answer

A) to run automobiles 
B) to power cell phones 
C) to replace nuclear technology 
D) to lessen dependence on fossil fuels 
E) to run city buses 
A) to run automobiles 
B) to power cell phones 
C) to replace nuclear technology 
D) to lessen dependence on fossil fuels 
E) to run city buses

Question 12

____________ is using less energy to accomplish a given task.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________ is using less energy to accomplish...

Question 13

What type of solar heating system would be most efficient at producing high-temperature water for industrial applications or steam to run turbines that generate electricity?

Accepted Answer

A) fuel cells that directly convert chemical energy into electricity. 
B) biomass generators that burn natural materials to generate heat. 
C) solar thermal electric generation systems using mirrors or lenses to concentrate sunlight to heat water. 
D) passive solar systems that use building design to maximize winter sunlight to heat water. 
E) convection solar heating systems that circulate warm air throughout the liquid. 
A) fuel cells that directly convert chemical energy into electricity. 
B) biomass generators that burn natural materials to generate heat. 
C) solar thermal electric generation systems using mirrors or lenses to concentrate sunlight to heat water. 
D) passive solar systems that use building design to maximize winter sunlight to heat water. 
E) convection solar heating systems that circulate warm air throughout the liquid.

Question 14

Comparatively, which of the following energy resources has the overall lowest operating costs, lowest environmental impact, and highest efficiency?

Accepted Answer

A) tidal energy 
B) geothermal energy 
C) photovoltaics 
D) nuclear power 
E) fossil fuels 
A) tidal energy 
B) geothermal energy 
C) photovoltaics 
D) nuclear power 
E) fossil fuels

Question 15

_________ is a form of hydropower that converts the energy of the tides into electricity or other useful forms of power.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________ is a form of hydropower that...

Question 16

Wind energy is a direct form of solar energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Fuel cells represent the most promising way to use hydrogen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Solar technologies can provide many services for homes. Define four consumer solar technologies and discuss their applications in improving a home's energy efficiency. Discuss the advantages and the drawbacks for each technologies implementation.

Accepted Answer

Direct solar energy can be used passivel

Question 19

Where does the energy needed to run a geothermal plant in California originate?

Accepted Answer

A) solar 
B) subsurface coal mining 
C) photovoltaic cell 
D) geysers 
E) volcanism 
A) solar 
B) subsurface coal mining 
C) photovoltaic cell 
D) geysers 
E) volcanism

Question 20

The diagram below is an energy efficient technology called

Accepted Answer

A) a biogas digester. 
B) unlimited renewable energy for consumers. 
C) energy star labeling program (ESLP). 
D) cogeneration or combined heat and power (CHP). 
E) mass-to-energy system. 
A) a biogas digester. 
B) unlimited renewable energy for consumers. 
C) energy star labeling program (ESLP). 
D) cogeneration or combined heat and power (CHP). 
E) mass-to-energy system.

Energy efficiency is using less energy by reducing energy use and waste.

____________ uses solar energy to heat a fluid and then transfer the solar heat directly to an interior space.

The United States is the world's largest producer of geothermal electricity.

Photovoltaic systems are characterized by all of the following except

Why is biomass an attractive source of energy?

Islands, coastal areas, mountain passes, and grasslands are areas very well suited for harnessing wind energy.

Passive solar heating refers to using

Which of these appliances' annual use is the least energy efficient?

Many people think that our emphasis should shift from finding alternative sources of energy to increasing the energy efficiency and energy conservation. Distinguish between these two terms and provide examples of what consumers can be doing to improve your energy efficiency and energy conservation.

Which of the following is not a current or planned use for the electricity generated by fuel cells?

____________ is using less energy to accomplish a given task.

What type of solar heating system would be most efficient at producing high-temperature water for industrial applications or steam to run turbines that generate electricity?

Comparatively, which of the following energy resources has the overall lowest operating costs, lowest environmental impact, and highest efficiency?

_________ is a form of hydropower that converts the energy of the tides into electricity or other useful forms of power.

Wind energy is a direct form of solar energy.

Fuel cells represent the most promising way to use hydrogen.

Solar technologies can provide many services for homes. Define four consumer solar technologies and discuss their applications in improving a home's energy efficiency. Discuss the advantages and the drawbacks for each technologies implementation.

Where does the energy needed to run a geothermal plant in California originate?

The diagram below is an energy efficient technology called

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Energy efficiency is using less energy by reducing energy use and waste.

____________ uses solar energy to heat a fluid and then transfer the solar heat directly to an interior space.

The United States is the world's largest producer of geothermal electricity.

Photovoltaic systems are characterized by all of the following except

Why is biomass an attractive source of energy?

Islands, coastal areas, mountain passes, and grasslands are areas very well suited for harnessing wind energy.

Passive solar heating refers to using

Which of these appliances' annual use is the least energy efficient?

Many people think that our emphasis should shift from finding alternative sources of energy to increasing the energy efficiency and energy conservation. Distinguish between these two terms and provide examples of what consumers can be doing to improve your energy efficiency and energy conservation.

Which of the following is not a current or planned use for the electricity generated by fuel cells?

____________ is using less energy to accomplish a given task.

What type of solar heating system would be most efficient at producing high-temperature water for industrial applications or steam to run turbines that generate electricity?

Comparatively, which of the following energy resources has the overall lowest operating costs, lowest environmental impact, and highest efficiency?

_________ is a form of hydropower that converts the energy of the tides into electricity or other useful forms of power.

Wind energy is a direct form of solar energy.

Fuel cells represent the most promising way to use hydrogen.

Solar technologies can provide many services for homes. Define four consumer solar technologies and discuss their applications in improving a home's energy efficiency. Discuss the advantages and the drawbacks for each technologies implementation.

Where does the energy needed to run a geothermal plant in California originate?

The diagram below is an energy efficient technology called

The Environmental Challenges We Face

Sustainability and Human Values

Environmental History, Politics, and Economics

Risk Analysis and Environmental Health Hazards

How Ecosystems Work

Ecosystems and Evolution

Human Population Change and the Environment

Air and Air Pollution

Global Atmospheric Changes

Freshwater Resources and Water Pollution

The Ocean and Fisheries

Mineral and Soil Resources

Land Resources

Agriculture and Food Resources

Biodiversity and Conservation

Solid and Hazardous Waste

Nonrenewable Energy Resources

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