Question 1

Of renewable energy sources,which is the most realistic short-term alternative to nonrenewables?

Accepted Answer

A) wind 
B) solar 
C) geothermal 
D) natural gas 
E) ocean tidal 
A) wind 
B) solar 
C) geothermal 
D) natural gas 
E) ocean tidal

Question 2

Which of thesecorrectly identifies the peak of Texas oil production?

Accepted Answer

A) end of World War I 
B) the 1950s 
C) the 1970s 
D) turn of the twenty-first century 
E) around 2025 
A) end of World War I 
B) the 1950s 
C) the 1970s 
D) turn of the twenty-first century 
E) around 2025

Question 3

​Which statement aboutthe TCEQ is not true?

Accepted Answer

A) The ​TCEQ is responsible for issuing air and water operating permits to businesses operating in Texas. 
B) ​Businesses that desire permits to use public water are able to bring intense pressure to bear on the TCEQ through political channels. 
C) The ​TCEQ has authorized so many permits for businesses to use Texas surface water that in years of scarcity, many of
The rivers come close to going dry. 
D) The ​TCEQ's policies have favored environmental protection over economic development. 
E) ​High percentages of whooping crane deaths were due to the lack of fresh water in Texas. 
A) The ​TCEQ is responsible for issuing air and water operating permits to businesses operating in Texas. 
B) ​Businesses that desire permits to use public water are able to bring intense pressure to bear on the TCEQ through political channels. 
C) The ​TCEQ has authorized so many permits for businesses to use Texas surface water that in years of scarcity, many of
The rivers come close to going dry. 
D) The ​TCEQ's policies have favored environmental protection over economic development. 
E) ​High percentages of whooping crane deaths were due to the lack of fresh water in Texas.

Question 4

​Which of these best describes the "Faustian bargain" when discussing natural gas?

Accepted Answer

A) ​Although natural gas is cheaper and cleaner than other energy sources, it is extremely explosive and there are serious concerns about pollution. 
B) ​Natural gas is cheaper than oil but has more environmental side effects. 
C) ​Natural gasis a hydrocarbon that releases greenhouse gases and other pollutants when burned. 
D) ​Texas produces roughly 30 percent of the nation's total natural gas used, but most of Texas's natural gas is used in other states. 
E) ​Natural gas is dirtier and more expensive than sources of renewable energy. 
A) ​Although natural gas is cheaper and cleaner than other energy sources, it is extremely explosive and there are serious concerns about pollution. 
B) ​Natural gas is cheaper than oil but has more environmental side effects. 
C) ​Natural gasis a hydrocarbon that releases greenhouse gases and other pollutants when burned. 
D) ​Texas produces roughly 30 percent of the nation's total natural gas used, but most of Texas's natural gas is used in other states. 
E) ​Natural gas is dirtier and more expensive than sources of renewable energy.

Question 5

​Which of these is not an argument for the use of coal to provide energy for Texas?

Accepted Answer

A) ​It is cheap to mine, transport, and burn. 
B) ​Instead of bringing up the coal from underground, companies may choose to "strip mine." 
C) ​Within the borders of the United States lies enough coal to power the country for centuries. 
D) ​​It does not explode like natural gas or melt down and release radioactivity like uranium. 
E) ​Americans who rely on burning coal for their energy need never worry about having their supply disrupted by a hostile foreign government. 
A) ​It is cheap to mine, transport, and burn. 
B) ​Instead of bringing up the coal from underground, companies may choose to "strip mine." 
C) ​Within the borders of the United States lies enough coal to power the country for centuries. 
D) ​​It does not explode like natural gas or melt down and release radioactivity like uranium. 
E) ​Americans who rely on burning coal for their energy need never worry about having their supply disrupted by a hostile foreign government.

Question 6

The notion of a Faustian bargain is that _____.

Accepted Answer

A) compromise is necessary in order to engage in successful politics 
B) energy pollution is necessary for a growing economy 
C) water resources must be shared by farmers and urban dwellers 
D) people can achieve desirable things but only if they pay a terrible cost 
E) endangered species must be protected even at the cost of some scarce water resources 
A) compromise is necessary in order to engage in successful politics 
B) energy pollution is necessary for a growing economy 
C) water resources must be shared by farmers and urban dwellers 
D) people can achieve desirable things but only if they pay a terrible cost 
E) endangered species must be protected even at the cost of some scarce water resources

Question 7

​In Texas,surface water is controlled by _____ while underground water is controlled by _____.

Accepted Answer

A) ​public authorities; the person or business that owns the land above it 
B) ​state and local authorities; state authorities 
C) ​individuals or businesses; state authorities 
D) ​state and local authorities; the federal government 
E) ​whomever owns the land around it or above it; whomever owns the land around or above it 
A) ​public authorities; the person or business that owns the land above it 
B) ​state and local authorities; state authorities 
C) ​individuals or businesses; state authorities 
D) ​state and local authorities; the federal government 
E) ​whomever owns the land around it or above it; whomever owns the land around or above it

Question 8

Explain how Texas's political culture influences the management of water resources in Texas.Be sure to include discussions of ​the "rule of capture" as well as the activities of the TCEQ.

Accepted Answer

Texas's political culture has a signific

Question 9

The Texas Water Plan of the 1960s would have _____.

Accepted Answer

A) made the Trinity River running from Dallas to Houston into a ship canal 
B) used the water of the Edwards Aquifer to build a massive lake near Odessa 
C) created a "cloud seeding" agency to increase annual rain in Texas 
D) taken water from the Mississippi River to provide resources in Texas 
E) doubled the number of water reservoirs in Texas 
A) made the Trinity River running from Dallas to Houston into a ship canal 
B) used the water of the Edwards Aquifer to build a massive lake near Odessa 
C) created a "cloud seeding" agency to increase annual rain in Texas 
D) taken water from the Mississippi River to provide resources in Texas 
E) doubled the number of water reservoirs in Texas

Question 10

​In terms of water supply over the last twenty years in Texas,_____.

Accepted Answer

A) ​there have been severe and repeated droughts 
B) ​there has been severe and repeated flooding 
C) ​during any given year, it has been almost possible to predict with confidence that there would be too
Much or not enough water in Texas 
D) ​all of these 
E) ​none of these 
A) ​there have been severe and repeated droughts 
B) ​there has been severe and repeated flooding 
C) ​during any given year, it has been almost possible to predict with confidence that there would be too
Much or not enough water in Texas 
D) ​all of these 
E) ​none of these

Question 11

What do we mean by the term renewable energy?Provide examples of renewable energy,anddiscuss the benefits and drawbacks of the various sources of renewable energy.

Accepted Answer

Renewable energy refers to energy source

Question 12

​What advantages does natural gas have for the state of Texas?

Accepted Answer

A) ​As a source of fuel for electric utilities, natural gas is a far cleaner source of energy than coal is. 
B) ​Since Texas has such a large supply of natural gas, it will have a great deal of control over policies governing the industry. 
C) ​​Since Texas has such a large supply of natural gas, the supply of gas does not depend on the stability of international politics. 
D) ​It is one of the cheapest sources of energy. 
E) ​All of these are advantages. 
A) ​As a source of fuel for electric utilities, natural gas is a far cleaner source of energy than coal is. 
B) ​Since Texas has such a large supply of natural gas, it will have a great deal of control over policies governing the industry. 
C) ​​Since Texas has such a large supply of natural gas, the supply of gas does not depend on the stability of international politics. 
D) ​It is one of the cheapest sources of energy. 
E) ​All of these are advantages.

Question 13

Discuss the three basic strategies for addressing the transportation problems of Texas: building more roads,forcing cars to become cleaner and safer,and making alternative forms of transportation available.Evaluate the pros and cons of each type of proposal,and take a position as to which onewould bebest for Texas.

Accepted Answer

The three basic strategies for addressin

Question 14

Which city in Texas began operating a light-rail system in 1996,becoming the first city in the American Southwest to do so?

Accepted Answer

A) Houston 
B) Austin 
C) San Antonio 
D) El Paso 
E) Dallas 
A) Houston 
B) Austin 
C) San Antonio 
D) El Paso 
E) Dallas

Question 15

Cross-Chapter Essay Question (Chapters 1 and 14): Explain how Texas's political culture influences Texas's choices regarding fossil fuels and renewable energy.

Accepted Answer

Texas's political culture has a signific

Question 16

Cross-Chapter Essay Question (Chapters 1,3,4,7,and 14):Select one of the following topics covered in Chapter 14:water,energy,transportation.Explain how private influence (Chapter 1),interest groups (Chapter 3),campaign contributions and political parties (Chapter 4),and legislative pressure (Chapter 7)have affected how Texas has conducted policy in the area you chose.​

Accepted Answer

The topic I have chosen to discuss is en

Question 17

If coal were to be made in a more environmentally friendly manner,would that makeit better for Texas?

Accepted Answer

A) ​Yes, because Texas consumes more coal than any of the other forty-nine states, and Texas would import less of it from Wyoming. 
B) ​Yes, because most of the coal mined in Texas is lignite, the highest grade of coal. 
C) ​No,because it is so expensive to make coal cleaner that the costs would erase the reason people chose it in the first place. 
D) ​No, because current technology does not exist to make coal "cleaner." 
E) ​Yes, because it would compete with other fossil fuels and drive energy prices lower. 
A) ​Yes, because Texas consumes more coal than any of the other forty-nine states, and Texas would import less of it from Wyoming. 
B) ​Yes, because most of the coal mined in Texas is lignite, the highest grade of coal. 
C) ​No,because it is so expensive to make coal cleaner that the costs would erase the reason people chose it in the first place. 
D) ​No, because current technology does not exist to make coal "cleaner." 
E) ​Yes, because it would compete with other fossil fuels and drive energy prices lower.

Question 18

Ifa landowner pumps so much water from underneath his or herland thata neighbor's well or lake runs dry,under the rule of capture,this is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) illegal, because the state has an interest in protecting underground water for future generations 
B) illegal, because people and businesses cannot own underground water just like they cannot own surface water 
C) legal, even if it puts others' access to water in jeopardy 
D) ​legal, even though it conflicts with laws passed by the legislature that recognize that underground and surface water are connected 
E) legal, even if it puts others' access to water in jeopardy and even though it conflicts with laws passed by the legislature that recognize that underground and surface water are connected 
A) illegal, because the state has an interest in protecting underground water for future generations 
B) illegal, because people and businesses cannot own underground water just like they cannot own surface water 
C) legal, even if it puts others' access to water in jeopardy 
D) ​legal, even though it conflicts with laws passed by the legislature that recognize that underground and surface water are connected 
E) legal, even if it puts others' access to water in jeopardy and even though it conflicts with laws passed by the legislature that recognize that underground and surface water are connected

Question 19

​Which of these is the best assessment of the "Faustian bargain" with regard to nuclear energy?

Accepted Answer

A) ​Nuclear energy is far too expensive to compete with oil and natural gas, even if it makes the United States more energy independent. 
B) ​Renewable energy is less expensive and has fewer risks than nuclear energy. 
C) ​Citizens would have to be willing to pay for expensive construction costs. 
D) ​Concerns about a nuclear disaster and the storage of radioactive waste are so severe that they overbalance the advantages of using nuclear power. 
E) ​All of these are good assessments. 
A) ​Nuclear energy is far too expensive to compete with oil and natural gas, even if it makes the United States more energy independent. 
B) ​Renewable energy is less expensive and has fewer risks than nuclear energy. 
C) ​Citizens would have to be willing to pay for expensive construction costs. 
D) ​Concerns about a nuclear disaster and the storage of radioactive waste are so severe that they overbalance the advantages of using nuclear power. 
E) ​All of these are good assessments.

Question 20

The two nuclear energy plants in Texas,Comanche Peak and South Texas Nuclear Project,produce what percentage of Texas electricity?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 percent 
B) 25percent 
C) 48percent 
D) 70percent 
E) 90percent 
A) 10 percent 
B) 25percent 
C) 48percent 
D) 70percent 
E) 90percent

Of renewable energy sources,which is the most realistic short-term alternative to nonrenewables?

Which of thesecorrectly identifies the peak of Texas oil production?

Which statement aboutthe TCEQ is not true?

Which of these best describes the "Faustian bargain" when discussing natural gas?

Which of these is not an argument for the use of coal to provide energy for Texas?

The notion of a Faustian bargain is that _____.

In Texas,surface water is controlled by _ while underground water is controlled by _.

Explain how Texas's political culture influences the management of water resources in Texas.Be sure to include discussions of the "rule of capture" as well as the activities of the TCEQ.

The Texas Water Plan of the 1960s would have _____.

In terms of water supply over the last twenty years in Texas,_____.

What do we mean by the term renewable energy?Provide examples of renewable energy,anddiscuss the benefits and drawbacks of the various sources of renewable energy.

What advantages does natural gas have for the state of Texas?

Which city in Texas began operating a light-rail system in 1996,becoming the first city in the American Southwest to do so?

Cross-Chapter Essay Question (Chapters 1 and 14): Explain how Texas's political culture influences Texas's choices regarding fossil fuels and renewable energy.

If coal were to be made in a more environmentally friendly manner,would that makeit better for Texas?

Ifa landowner pumps so much water from underneath his or herland thata neighbor's well or lake runs dry,under the rule of capture,this is _____.

Which of these is the best assessment of the "Faustian bargain" with regard to nuclear energy?

The two nuclear energy plants in Texas,Comanche Peak and South Texas Nuclear Project,produce what percentage of Texas electricity?

The Context of Texas Politics

The Constitutional Setting

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Voting,campaigns,and Elections

The Texas Legislature

The Governor

The Administrative State

The Judiciary

The Substance of Justice

Local Government

The State Economy and the Financing of State Government

Public Policy: People

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Exam 14: Public Policy: Resources

Of renewable energy sources,which is the most realistic short-term alternative to nonrenewables?

Which of thesecorrectly identifies the peak of Texas oil production?

​Which statement aboutthe TCEQ is not true?

​Which of these best describes the "Faustian bargain" when discussing natural gas?

​Which of these is not an argument for the use of coal to provide energy for Texas?

The notion of a Faustian bargain is that _____.

​In Texas,surface water is controlled by _____ while underground water is controlled by _____.

Explain how Texas's political culture influences the management of water resources in Texas.Be sure to include discussions of ​the "rule of capture" as well as the activities of the TCEQ.

The Texas Water Plan of the 1960s would have _____.

​In terms of water supply over the last twenty years in Texas,_____.

What do we mean by the term renewable energy?Provide examples of renewable energy,anddiscuss the benefits and drawbacks of the various sources of renewable energy.

​What advantages does natural gas have for the state of Texas?

Which city in Texas began operating a light-rail system in 1996,becoming the first city in the American Southwest to do so?

Cross-Chapter Essay Question (Chapters 1 and 14): Explain how Texas's political culture influences Texas's choices regarding fossil fuels and renewable energy.

If coal were to be made in a more environmentally friendly manner,would that makeit better for Texas?

Ifa landowner pumps so much water from underneath his or herland thata neighbor's well or lake runs dry,under the rule of capture,this is _____.

​Which of these is the best assessment of the "Faustian bargain" with regard to nuclear energy?

The two nuclear energy plants in Texas,Comanche Peak and South Texas Nuclear Project,produce what percentage of Texas electricity?

The Context of Texas Politics

The Constitutional Setting

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Voting,campaigns,and Elections

The Texas Legislature

The Governor

The Administrative State

The Judiciary

The Substance of Justice

Local Government

The State Economy and the Financing of State Government

Public Policy: People

Filters

Which statement aboutthe TCEQ is not true?

Which of these best describes the "Faustian bargain" when discussing natural gas?

Which of these is not an argument for the use of coal to provide energy for Texas?

In Texas,surface water is controlled by _ while underground water is controlled by _.

Explain how Texas's political culture influences the management of water resources in Texas.Be sure to include discussions of the "rule of capture" as well as the activities of the TCEQ.

In terms of water supply over the last twenty years in Texas,_____.

What advantages does natural gas have for the state of Texas?

Which of these is the best assessment of the "Faustian bargain" with regard to nuclear energy?