Exam 10: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

____________________ provides greater conversion efficiencies than traditional generation methods because two useful forms of energy are produced from the same fuel source.

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Question 21

Hydrogen may be a future energy source to power vehicles.

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Question 22

Which of the following are renewable energy resources?

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Question 23

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

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Question 24

Hydropower can only be generated in large-scale facilities that alter a stream's course.

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Question 25

What is the leading source of renewable energy worldwide?

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Question 26

Smart electrical grids

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Question 27

Critical Thinking -According to the accompanying diagram, what percentage of U.S. commercial energy is converted to a useful form or material?

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Question 28

Ethanol production has resulted in

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Question 29

Geothermal energy can be used for which of the following?

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Question 30

______________________ consists of animal wastes, dead trees, yard clippings, bark, and algae that can be converted to fuel.

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Question 31

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

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Question 32

Converting plant sugars into simple sugars creates which biofuel?

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Question 33

Energy efficiency measures are applied only to new construction projects as it is too costly to apply energy efficiency measures to existing structures.

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Question 34

Critical Thinking -According to the accompanying diagram, what total percentage of U.S. commercial energy is wasted?

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Question 35

What percent of all commercial energy used in the United States is wasted?

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Question 36

Cars can be more fuel efficient by utilizing ultralight and ultrastrong materials in their design.

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Question 37

Which group is most likely to support large-scale funding of hydrogen research?

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Question 38

Wind power is expected to grow

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Question 39

Which of the following has traditionally received most of the United States government's energy subsidies?

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____________________ provides greater conversion efficiencies than traditional generation methods because two useful forms of energy are produced from the same fuel source.

Hydrogen may be a future energy source to power vehicles.

Which of the following are renewable energy resources?

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

Hydropower can only be generated in large-scale facilities that alter a stream's course.

What is the leading source of renewable energy worldwide?

Smart electrical grids

Critical Thinking -According to the accompanying diagram, what percentage of U.S. commercial energy is converted to a useful form or material?

Ethanol production has resulted in

Geothermal energy can be used for which of the following?

______________________ consists of animal wastes, dead trees, yard clippings, bark, and algae that can be converted to fuel.

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

Converting plant sugars into simple sugars creates which biofuel?

Energy efficiency measures are applied only to new construction projects as it is too costly to apply energy efficiency measures to existing structures.

Critical Thinking -According to the accompanying diagram, what total percentage of U.S. commercial energy is wasted?

What percent of all commercial energy used in the United States is wasted?

Cars can be more fuel efficient by utilizing ultralight and ultrastrong materials in their design.

Which group is most likely to support large-scale funding of hydrogen research?

Wind power is expected to grow

Which of the following has traditionally received most of the United States government's energy subsidies?

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