final env. science

1.

5 points

Some European countries have higher standards of living than the U.S. and consume _______ Americans do

marginally less energy than

half the energy

more energy than

about the same amount of energy that

2.

5 points

A geothermal power plant get energy by

forcing water behind a dam

pumping heated water or steam from rock formation

forcing fluid underground

producing methane from decomposition

3.

5 points

Which energy source is cleaner and cheaper than any other energy source

solar power

wind power

hydroelectric power

biomass

4.

5 points

Which regulation required producers of hazardous wastes to document how their wastes are handled

clean air act

the incinerator act

the resource conservation and recovery act

the superfund act

5.

5 points

Which of the following is the most abundant fossil fuel?

coal

oil

gasoline

natural gas

6.

5 points

Breakthroughs in mining technology allow large companies to

hand pick ore from ore from a coal vein

tap resources hidden deep within the earth

navigate rivers in mountains

excavate old coal mines

7.

5 points

Which of the following is TRUE about fuel cells?

they are more energy efficient than most engines today

they can not be fueled by oxygen

they are less energy efficient than engines today

they can not be fueled by hydrogen

8.

5 points

Many regions of the world that do not have adequate freshwater have become habitable because

rainfall patterns have changed

people have practiced water conservation

icebergs have been towed in to provide fresh water

water management projects have increased the availability of water to the areas

9.

5 points

All of the following is an impact of acid rain EXCEPT

DIE-OFF CATTLE AND SHEEP

RELEASE OF METAL OXIDES FROM INSOLUBLE MINERAL COMPOUNDS IN AQUATIC SYSTEMS

DIE-OFF OF FORESTS

DETERIORATION OF LIMESTONE STATUES AND BUILDINGS

10.

5 points

Scrubbers catalytic converters, and electrostatic precipitators are examples of technologies needed to

control pollution emmisions

treat sick building syndrome

counteract the effects of acid rain on aquatic ecosystems

capture radon gas

11.

5 points

What is the main source of source of energy in the poorest countries

coal

wood

wind turbines

dams

12.

5 points

The disadvantage for the renewable energy source ________ can include habitat loss, soil erosion, and air pollution

biomass fuel

wind

solar

moving water

13.

5 points

The usual pattern of daily demand for electricity

declines steadily over the day

is essentially constant through time

is a cycle, with the demand highest at night and lowest during the day

is a cycle, with demand highest during the day and lowest at night

14.

5 points

For a country to have a high standard of living, it must have access to

sunlight

land

water

energy

15.

5 points

Which of the following is one way a person could conserve water

take short showers using a low-flow showerhead

water the lawn during the middle of the day

take long baths instead of showers

an increase in the carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere

16.

5 points

All nonrenewable resources ______________

can be depleted faster than they are replenished

degrade quickly once extracted from the earth

are available in infinite quantities

include wind energy

17.

5 points

Which of the following statements about hybrid cars is correct

hybrid cars sold today are not truly hybrid

hybrid cars do not utilize gas engines

hybrid cars are more energy-efficient than gasoline driven cars

hybrid cars utilize biomass fuel

18.

5 points

Coal mining and coal burning can produce all of the following except ____

interference with ground water

acid rain

an increase in the carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere

increased used of ethanol

19.

5 points

Manufactures could reduce waste and conserve resources by making products that

are disposable

use more materials

are more durable

are difficult to repair

20.

5 points

Which country uses the most energy

USA

Mozambique

Iceland

Brazil