Question 1

Geothermal energy can be used for all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  heating space. 
B)  producing electricity. 
C)  transportation fuel. 
D)  producing high-temperature heat for industry. 
E)  heating space and transportation fuel. 
A)  heating space. 
B)  producing electricity. 
C)  transportation fuel. 
D)  producing high-temperature heat for industry. 
E)  heating space and transportation fuel.

Question 2

Some new types of solar cells can be applied to windows and outside walls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Large-scale funding of hydrogen research is least likely to be opposed by

Accepted Answer

A)  electric utilities. 
B)  sustainable developers. 
C)  fossil-fuel companies. 
D)  automobile manufacturers. 
E)  heating and air-conditioning manufacturers. 
A)  electric utilities. 
B)  sustainable developers. 
C)  fossil-fuel companies. 
D)  automobile manufacturers. 
E)  heating and air-conditioning manufacturers.

Question 4

____ of the commercial energy used in the United States is wasted.

Accepted Answer

A)  None 
B)  Very little 
C)  Some 
D)  Most 
E)  All 
A)  None 
B)  Very little 
C)  Some 
D)  Most 
E)  All

Question 5

Which of the following statements about geothermal power is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is more environmentally sustainable than other electricity production processes. 
B)  Easily accessible geothermal sites are rare for large industrial uses. 
C)  There are no carbon dioxide emissions. 
D)  Forest ecosystems degradation is minimal. 
E)  It is very efficient at accessible sites. 
A)  It is more environmentally sustainable than other electricity production processes. 
B)  Easily accessible geothermal sites are rare for large industrial uses. 
C)  There are no carbon dioxide emissions. 
D)  Forest ecosystems degradation is minimal. 
E)  It is very efficient at accessible sites.

Question 6

Development of renewable energy resources would

Accepted Answer

A)  increase international tensions. 
B)  increase the need for oil imports. 
C)  decrease national security. 
D)  cause long-term economic hardship. 
E)  reduce harm to the environment. 
A)  increase international tensions. 
B)  increase the need for oil imports. 
C)  decrease national security. 
D)  cause long-term economic hardship. 
E)  reduce harm to the environment.

Question 7

____________________ is based on energy and money saving building designs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is based on energy and money...

Question 8

Governments use ____ to influence the energy playing field.

Accepted Answer

A)  tax breaks 
B)  payment for long-term research and development 
C)  subsidies 
D)  payment for long-term research and development and subsidies 
E)  all of these answers 
A)  tax breaks 
B)  payment for long-term research and development 
C)  subsidies 
D)  payment for long-term research and development and subsidies 
E)  all of these answers

Question 9

We can make energy use more sustainable by using energy more efficiently and relying on a mix of renewable energy sources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Hydrogen may be a future energy source to power vehicles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Biomass fuels may be

Accepted Answer

A)  solid. 
B)  liquid. 
C)  gaseous. 
D)  all of these answers 
E)  none of these answers 
A)  solid. 
B)  liquid. 
C)  gaseous. 
D)  all of these answers 
E)  none of these answers

Question 12

Nuclear power has higher electricity generating costs than all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  hydroelectric power. 
B)  solar photovoltaics. 
C)  wind. 
D)  solar thermal power with gas backup. 
E)  fossil fuel. 
A)  hydroelectric power. 
B)  solar photovoltaics. 
C)  wind. 
D)  solar thermal power with gas backup. 
E)  fossil fuel.

Question 13

Which of the following reasons is not an explanation for the lack of U.S.interest in energy efficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Currently, fossil fuels are cheap. 
B)  Other industrialized countries are not pursuing strong energy-efficiency policies. 
C)  Environmental pollution and human health costs are not reflected in the price of fossil fuels. 
D)  There are few tax breaks and rebates that encourage consumers to invest in energy-efficient technologies. 
E)  Politics are involved in the decision-making process. 
A)  Currently, fossil fuels are cheap. 
B)  Other industrialized countries are not pursuing strong energy-efficiency policies. 
C)  Environmental pollution and human health costs are not reflected in the price of fossil fuels. 
D)  There are few tax breaks and rebates that encourage consumers to invest in energy-efficient technologies. 
E)  Politics are involved in the decision-making process.

Question 14

A solar-hydrogen age is likely to be free of all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  oil spills 
B)  dangers of explosions 
C)  other energy sources 
D)  nuclear energy 
E)  dependence upon fossil fuels 
A)  oil spills 
B)  dangers of explosions 
C)  other energy sources 
D)  nuclear energy 
E)  dependence upon fossil fuels

Question 15

The leading source of renewable energy worldwide is

Accepted Answer

A)  hydropower. 
B)  geothermal energy. 
C)  solar-cells. 
D)  biomass. 
E)  biodiesel. 
A)  hydropower. 
B)  geothermal energy. 
C)  solar-cells. 
D)  biomass. 
E)  biodiesel.

Question 16

Wood is a renewable resource as long as it is harvested faster than it is replenished.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The CO₂ emissions from biofuels are unsustainable because growth of plants cannot absorb CO₂ as fast as burning releases it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Energy conservation is best achieved through ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Energy conservation is best achieved through ____________________....

Question 19

If energy prices were kept artificially high,

Accepted Answer

A)  energy efficiency would be encouraged. 
B)  dependence on imported energy sources would be reduced. 
C)  the use of non-renewable energy resources in the future would decline. 
D)  all of these answers 
E)  none of the answers 
A)  energy efficiency would be encouraged. 
B)  dependence on imported energy sources would be reduced. 
C)  the use of non-renewable energy resources in the future would decline. 
D)  all of these answers 
E)  none of the answers

Question 20

Which of the following receives most of the U.S.government's energy subsidies?

Accepted Answer

A)  fossil fuels and nuclear power 
B)  solar energy 
C)  wind power 
D)  hydropower 
E)  hybrid cars 
A)  fossil fuels and nuclear power 
B)  solar energy 
C)  wind power 
D)  hydropower 
E)  hybrid cars

Geothermal energy can be used for all of the following except

Some new types of solar cells can be applied to windows and outside walls.

Large-scale funding of hydrogen research is least likely to be opposed by

____ of the commercial energy used in the United States is wasted.

Which of the following statements about geothermal power is false?

Development of renewable energy resources would

____________________ is based on energy and money saving building designs.

Governments use ____ to influence the energy playing field.

We can make energy use more sustainable by using energy more efficiently and relying on a mix of renewable energy sources.

Hydrogen may be a future energy source to power vehicles.

Biomass fuels may be

Nuclear power has higher electricity generating costs than all of the following except

Which of the following reasons is not an explanation for the lack of U.S.interest in energy efficiency?

A solar-hydrogen age is likely to be free of all but which of the following?

The leading source of renewable energy worldwide is

Wood is a renewable resource as long as it is harvested faster than it is replenished.

The CO₂ emissions from biofuels are unsustainable because growth of plants cannot absorb CO₂ as fast as burning releases it.

Energy conservation is best achieved through ____________________.

If energy prices were kept artificially high,

Which of the following receives most of the U.S.government's energy subsidies?

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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Exam 10: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Geothermal energy can be used for all of the following except

Some new types of solar cells can be applied to windows and outside walls.

Large-scale funding of hydrogen research is least likely to be opposed by

____ of the commercial energy used in the United States is wasted.

Which of the following statements about geothermal power is false?

Development of renewable energy resources would

____________________ is based on energy and money saving building designs.

Governments use ____ to influence the energy playing field.

We can make energy use more sustainable by using energy more efficiently and relying on a mix of renewable energy sources.

Hydrogen may be a future energy source to power vehicles.

Biomass fuels may be

Nuclear power has higher electricity generating costs than all of the following except

Which of the following reasons is not an explanation for the lack of U.S.interest in energy efficiency?

A solar-hydrogen age is likely to be free of all but which of the following?

The leading source of renewable energy worldwide is

Wood is a renewable resource as long as it is harvested faster than it is replenished.

The CO₂ emissions from biofuels are unsustainable because growth of plants cannot absorb CO₂ as fast as burning releases it.

Energy conservation is best achieved through ____________________.

If energy prices were kept artificially high,

Which of the following receives most of the U.S.government's energy subsidies?

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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