Question 1

An example of a widely used device that wastes over 65% of energy from its fuel is

Accepted Answer

A)  a coal-fired power plant. 
B)  an internal combustion engine. 
C)  a nuclear power plant. 
D)  an incandescent light bulb. 
E)  all of these devices. 
A)  a coal-fired power plant. 
B)  an internal combustion engine. 
C)  a nuclear power plant. 
D)  an incandescent light bulb. 
E)  all of these devices.

Question 2

Industry can reduce its energy consumption by all but

Accepted Answer

A)  laying off some employees. 
B)  switching to high-efficiency lighting. 
C)  recovering and reusing waste heat. 
D)  increasing recycling and reuse of materials. 
E)  using cogeneration systems. 
A)  laying off some employees. 
B)  switching to high-efficiency lighting. 
C)  recovering and reusing waste heat. 
D)  increasing recycling and reuse of materials. 
E)  using cogeneration systems.

Question 3

The country that produced the most solar cell electricity in 2009 is

Accepted Answer

A)  Japan. 
B)  United States of America. 
C)  Australia. 
D)  Mexico. 
E)  Jamaica. 
A)  Japan. 
B)  United States of America. 
C)  Australia. 
D)  Mexico. 
E)  Jamaica.

Question 4

Including environmental costs,wind power is the cheapest source of electricity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Governments do not have the power to control the shift from nonrenewable to renewable energy sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is not a technology that can power energy efficient vehicles?

Accepted Answer

A)  gas-electric hybrids 
B)  diesel engines run on biofuels 
C)  plug-in electric hybrids 
D)  electric fuel cell 
E)  jet-air compulsion 
A)  gas-electric hybrids 
B)  diesel engines run on biofuels 
C)  plug-in electric hybrids 
D)  electric fuel cell 
E)  jet-air compulsion

Question 7

Geothermal energy can be used to provide heat and cooling,and to generate electricity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Smart electric grids

Accepted Answer

A)  involve a two-way flow of energy and information between consumers and producers of commercial energy. 
B)  are not energy-efficient. 
C)  are not commonly used because they are large investments with minimal returns. 
D)  involve a one-way transmission of energy between consumers and producers of commercial energy 
E)  are an energy-efficient substitute for major household appliances.. 
A)  involve a two-way flow of energy and information between consumers and producers of commercial energy. 
B)  are not energy-efficient. 
C)  are not commonly used because they are large investments with minimal returns. 
D)  involve a one-way transmission of energy between consumers and producers of commercial energy 
E)  are an energy-efficient substitute for major household appliances..

Question 9

____________________ use hydrogen gas as fuel to produce electricity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ use hydrogen gas as fuel to...

Question 10

Major goals for a sustainable energy future for the United States would include all but which one?

Accepted Answer

A)  An emphasis on energy efficiency. 
B)  More reliance on renewable energy resources. 
C)  Reductions in pollution and health effects of energy consumption. 
D)  Reductions in subsidies for nonrenewable energy sources. 
E)  Centralized, macropower systems. 
A)  An emphasis on energy efficiency. 
B)  More reliance on renewable energy resources. 
C)  Reductions in pollution and health effects of energy consumption. 
D)  Reductions in subsidies for nonrenewable energy sources. 
E)  Centralized, macropower systems.

Question 11

Photovoltaic cells

Accepted Answer

A)  produce more carbon dioxide than burning fossil fuels. 
B)  operate only on clear days. 
C)  have high air and water pollution during operation. 
D)  have fairly high net energy yield. 
E)  all of these answers 
A)  produce more carbon dioxide than burning fossil fuels. 
B)  operate only on clear days. 
C)  have high air and water pollution during operation. 
D)  have fairly high net energy yield. 
E)  all of these answers

Question 12

Biomass includes all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  wood and wood products 
B)  manure 
C)  gaseous biofuels 
D)  petroleum 
E)  agricultural plant waste 
A)  wood and wood products 
B)  manure 
C)  gaseous biofuels 
D)  petroleum 
E)  agricultural plant waste

Question 13

Overall,nonrenewable resources have a lower net energy than renewable resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The least expensive renewable resource is

Accepted Answer

A)  improving energy efficiency. 
B)  hydroelectricity. 
C)  tidal energy. 
D)  photovoltaics. 
E)  oil furnaces. 
A)  improving energy efficiency. 
B)  hydroelectricity. 
C)  tidal energy. 
D)  photovoltaics. 
E)  oil furnaces.

Question 15

The advantages of shifting from large,centralized macropower systems to decentralized micropower systems include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  increased use of fossil fuels 
B)  improved economic security 
C)  improved national security 
D)  increased reliance on renewable energy sources 
E)  increased energy efficiency 
A)  increased use of fossil fuels 
B)  improved economic security 
C)  improved national security 
D)  increased reliance on renewable energy sources 
E)  increased energy efficiency

Question 16

The most effective water heater

Accepted Answer

A)  is a gas water heater. 
B)  is an electric water tank. 
C)  is a tankless instant water heater. 
D)  is an oil water heater. 
E)  is a propane water heater. 
A)  is a gas water heater. 
B)  is an electric water tank. 
C)  is a tankless instant water heater. 
D)  is an oil water heater. 
E)  is a propane water heater.

Question 17

Ecologists say that it makes the least sense to use crop residues as

Accepted Answer

A)  fuel for energy. 
B)  food for animals. 
C)  a way to retard erosion. 
D)  a fertilizer. 
E)  food for people. 
A)  fuel for energy. 
B)  food for animals. 
C)  a way to retard erosion. 
D)  a fertilizer. 
E)  food for people.

Question 18

____________________ absorbs the sun's heat and stores it (in a structure)without the use of fans or pumps.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ absorbs the sun's heat and stores...

Question 19

Electric-gasoline powered vehicles are called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Electric-gasoline powered vehicles are called ____________________....

Question 20

The price U.S.consumers pay at the pump for gasoline includes the cost of

Accepted Answer

A)  subsides and tax breaks oil companies and car manufacturers. 
B)  pollution control. 
C)  military protection of oil supplies in unstable countries. 
D)  all of these answers. 
E)  none of these answers. 
A)  subsides and tax breaks oil companies and car manufacturers. 
B)  pollution control. 
C)  military protection of oil supplies in unstable countries. 
D)  all of these answers. 
E)  none of these answers.

An example of a widely used device that wastes over 65% of energy from its fuel is

Industry can reduce its energy consumption by all but

The country that produced the most solar cell electricity in 2009 is

Including environmental costs,wind power is the cheapest source of electricity.

Governments do not have the power to control the shift from nonrenewable to renewable energy sources.

Which of the following is not a technology that can power energy efficient vehicles?

Geothermal energy can be used to provide heat and cooling,and to generate electricity.

Smart electric grids

____________________ use hydrogen gas as fuel to produce electricity.

Major goals for a sustainable energy future for the United States would include all but which one?

Photovoltaic cells

Biomass includes all but which of the following?

Overall,nonrenewable resources have a lower net energy than renewable resources.

The least expensive renewable resource is

The advantages of shifting from large,centralized macropower systems to decentralized micropower systems include all of the following except

The most effective water heater

Ecologists say that it makes the least sense to use crop residues as

____________________ absorbs the sun's heat and stores it (in a structure)without the use of fans or pumps.

Electric-gasoline powered vehicles are called ____________________.

The price U.S.consumers pay at the pump for gasoline includes the cost of

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Exam 10: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

An example of a widely used device that wastes over 65% of energy from its fuel is

Industry can reduce its energy consumption by all but

The country that produced the most solar cell electricity in 2009 is

Including environmental costs,wind power is the cheapest source of electricity.

Governments do not have the power to control the shift from nonrenewable to renewable energy sources.

Which of the following is not a technology that can power energy efficient vehicles?

Geothermal energy can be used to provide heat and cooling,and to generate electricity.

Smart electric grids

____________________ use hydrogen gas as fuel to produce electricity.

Major goals for a sustainable energy future for the United States would include all but which one?

Photovoltaic cells

Biomass includes all but which of the following?

Overall,nonrenewable resources have a lower net energy than renewable resources.

The least expensive renewable resource is

The advantages of shifting from large,centralized macropower systems to decentralized micropower systems include all of the following except

The most effective water heater

Ecologists say that it makes the least sense to use crop residues as

____________________ absorbs the sun's heat and stores it (in a structure)without the use of fans or pumps.

Electric-gasoline powered vehicles are called ____________________.

The price U.S.consumers pay at the pump for gasoline includes the cost of

Environmental Problems, Their Causes, and Sustainability

Science, Matter, Energy, and Systems

Biodiversity and Evolution

Community Ecology, Population Ecology, and the Human Population

Sustaining Biodiversity: The Species Approach

Sustaining Biodiversity: The Ecosystem Approach

Food,Soil,and Pest Management

Water Resources and Water Pollution

Nonrenewable Energy Resources

Environmental Hazards and Human Health

Air Pollution, Climate Change, and Ozone Depletion

Urbanization and Solid and Hazardous Waste

Economics, Politics, Worldviews, and Sustainability

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