Question 1

Cells that convert solar energy directly into electricity are called

Accepted Answer

A)  electrosolar chips. 
B)  photovoltaic cells. 
C)  helioelectric units. 
D)  photoelectric cells. 
E)  solarelectric cells. 
A)  electrosolar chips. 
B)  photovoltaic cells. 
C)  helioelectric units. 
D)  photoelectric cells. 
E)  solarelectric cells.

Question 2

Provide one example of an environmental cost and one environmental benefit associated with using geothermal energy,solar energy,wind power,and hydro power.

Accepted Answer

Geothermal costs = environmental cost no

Question 3

Reducing energy use and waste does all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  extend the length of time that fossil fuels will last. 
B)  ease international tensions. 
C)  improve global military security. 
D)  cause an economic recession. 
E)  protect the environment. 
A)  extend the length of time that fossil fuels will last. 
B)  ease international tensions. 
C)  improve global military security. 
D)  cause an economic recession. 
E)  protect the environment.

Question 4

The largest producer of liquid biofuels is

Accepted Answer

A)  Brazil 
B)  Mexico 
C)  China 
D)  Uruguay 
E)  Costa Rica 
A)  Brazil 
B)  Mexico 
C)  China 
D)  Uruguay 
E)  Costa Rica

Question 5

Potential energy exists in water systems through all but which source?

Accepted Answer

A)  hydroelectric dams 
B)  white caps 
C)  microhydro generators 
D)  tidal flows 
E)  coastal waves 
A)  hydroelectric dams 
B)  white caps 
C)  microhydro generators 
D)  tidal flows 
E)  coastal waves

Question 6

Geothermal heat pumps and geothermal exchange may be used to tap the geothermal energy stored in the Earth's mantle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

All of the following building designs save energy and money except

Accepted Answer

A)  superinsulation. 
B)  compact fluorescent lighting or LEDs focused on work areas instead of lighting the entire room. 
C)  utilize natural lighting as much as possible. 
D)  set thermostats high in the winter and low in the summer. 
E)  have a roof-top garden. 
A)  superinsulation. 
B)  compact fluorescent lighting or LEDs focused on work areas instead of lighting the entire room. 
C)  utilize natural lighting as much as possible. 
D)  set thermostats high in the winter and low in the summer. 
E)  have a roof-top garden.

Question 8

Solar energy is used both directly and indirectly to make up the majority of the United State's commercial energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Photovoltaic solar cells work on cloudy days.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The best alternative to gasoline and the best way to move forward in technology for powering vehicles is

Accepted Answer

A)  diesel. 
B)  ethanol. 
C)  increasing mileage efficiency. 
D)  electric hybrids. 
E)  biodiesel. 
A)  diesel. 
B)  ethanol. 
C)  increasing mileage efficiency. 
D)  electric hybrids. 
E)  biodiesel.

Question 11

Advantages of burning solid biomass as a fuel include all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plantations may be placed on areas suited for growing food crops. 
B)  It recycles agricultural, forest product and urban wastes. 
C)  It can be used to replace lost soil nutrients in degraded areas. 
D)  There is a plentiful supply if used in moderation. 
E)  It is not very expensive. 
A)  Plantations may be placed on areas suited for growing food crops. 
B)  It recycles agricultural, forest product and urban wastes. 
C)  It can be used to replace lost soil nutrients in degraded areas. 
D)  There is a plentiful supply if used in moderation. 
E)  It is not very expensive.

Question 12

The flow of waste heat into the environment can be slowed by all but

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminating air leaks in windows and doors. 
B)  cogeneration. 
C)  superinsulation. 
D)  electrogeneration. 
E)  green roofs. 
A)  eliminating air leaks in windows and doors. 
B)  cogeneration. 
C)  superinsulation. 
D)  electrogeneration. 
E)  green roofs.

Question 13

All of the following can be used for cooling a house in warm weather except

Accepted Answer

A)  cooling vents in the roof. 
B)  geothermal earth tubes and tanks buried underground. 
C)  deciduous trees. 
D)  foil sheets under the floor. 
E)  opening windows. 
A)  cooling vents in the roof. 
B)  geothermal earth tubes and tanks buried underground. 
C)  deciduous trees. 
D)  foil sheets under the floor. 
E)  opening windows.

Question 14

____________________ consists of plant materials and animal wastes that we can burn directly or convert into solid,liquid or gaseous ____________________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ consists of plant materials and animal...

Cells that convert solar energy directly into electricity are called

Provide one example of an environmental cost and one environmental benefit associated with using geothermal energy,solar energy,wind power,and hydro power.

Reducing energy use and waste does all of the following except

The largest producer of liquid biofuels is

Potential energy exists in water systems through all but which source?

Geothermal heat pumps and geothermal exchange may be used to tap the geothermal energy stored in the Earth's mantle.

All of the following building designs save energy and money except

Solar energy is used both directly and indirectly to make up the majority of the United State's commercial energy.

Photovoltaic solar cells work on cloudy days.

The best alternative to gasoline and the best way to move forward in technology for powering vehicles is

Advantages of burning solid biomass as a fuel include all but which of the following?

The flow of waste heat into the environment can be slowed by all but

All of the following can be used for cooling a house in warm weather except

consists of plant materials and animal wastes that we can burn directly or convert into solid,liquid or gaseous .

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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Cells that convert solar energy directly into electricity are called

Provide one example of an environmental cost and one environmental benefit associated with using geothermal energy,solar energy,wind power,and hydro power.

Reducing energy use and waste does all of the following except

The largest producer of liquid biofuels is

Potential energy exists in water systems through all but which source?

Geothermal heat pumps and geothermal exchange may be used to tap the geothermal energy stored in the Earth's mantle.

All of the following building designs save energy and money except

Solar energy is used both directly and indirectly to make up the majority of the United State's commercial energy.

Photovoltaic solar cells work on cloudy days.

The best alternative to gasoline and the best way to move forward in technology for powering vehicles is

Advantages of burning solid biomass as a fuel include all but which of the following?

The flow of waste heat into the environment can be slowed by all but

All of the following can be used for cooling a house in warm weather except

____________________ consists of plant materials and animal wastes that we can burn directly or convert into solid,liquid or gaseous ____________________ .

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

Filters

consists of plant materials and animal wastes that we can burn directly or convert into solid,liquid or gaseous .