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EnviroSci. chap 15

Intro to Enviromental Sustanablity chapter 15 test questions

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Which of the following characterizes U.S. nuclear power plants? Highly subsidized
U.S. oil production _____? Falls far short of U.S. Oil consumption
Which of the following energy sources is considered nonrenewable? Fossil fuel energy
Electricity derived from fossil fuel is a _____ form of energy? Secondary
The oil spill resulting from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster _____? Is the worst oil spill in US history, causing damage to marine and coastal ecosystems
The average miles per gallon rating of U.S. vehicles has _____? Made no improvement the past two decades
Nuclear power plants ________? Experienced the most growth during the 1970s and 1980s
Energy conservation in the United States ______? Can be improved as individuals make conscious choices to reduce personal consumption
The process of _____ turns crude oil into the type of gases that can be used for cooking, in cars, and for other human purposes? Refining
What is bitumen? A think type of petroleum formed in clay and sand
The three fossil fuels that we use today to meet our energy needs are _____? Coal, Natural gas, and crude oil
When we burn fossil fuels, _______? The greatest environmental impact is increased greenhouse gases
Coal continues to be the main fuel used to generate electricity in the United States. This is partially because _____? The country has such large reserves of coal
How did the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) flex their oil muscles to the U.S.? By refusing to sell the U.S. oil
The world's most abundant fossil fuel is _____? Coal
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