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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which of these is the most common result of greenhouse gases altering the atmosphere of Earth? | an increase in the air temperature |
| Which energy source causes both air and water pollution | fossil fuel |
| Which best explains why energy transfer is not 100% efficient | Some energy is lost to the environment |
| Why is solar energy seldom used as an environmentally safe energy source in households to provide electricity | B Solar energy is difficult to capture and store for later use |
| Which is the greatest disadvantage of using solar panels as a primary sourc of energy | Solar energy is difficult to store for long-term use |
| Using solar panels to convert solar energy into electricity may help slow the depletion of which | coal |
| Which two issues have increased the need for alternatives to fossil fuels? | dwindling resources and carbon dioxide |
| Because _______________ is growing faster than population, we need to conserve fossil fuel sources and seek out alternative fuels | energy use |
| When we use electricity to power our electronics, what other two, less useful, forms of energy often result | light and heat |
| Energy creates a change in an object's location or motion of atoms. This is why we often define energy as | the ability to do work |
| three activities consume the most fuel in modern societies | heating, transportation, electricity generation |
| Which two renewable technologies rely on energy from the Sun | biomass and wind |
| Identify three technological challenges that limit the use of solar power in the United States | cost, storage, efficiency |
| Which characteristic, device, or substance do wind turbines have in common with traditional power plants? | electrical generator |
| Which is the most accurate in regards to energy resouces | Fossil fuels are limited, therefore it is important to conserve energy |
| Acid rain has a pH below 5.6. This rain can damage soil, lakes, crops, and buildings. Acid rain is caused by all of the following | nuclear power plants that produce radiation |
| Gaseous sulfur dioxide is a compound that combines with water in the atmosphere to form acid rain. What is the primary source of sulfur dioxide | combustion of fossil fuels |
| Which best describes an environmental impact of burning propane to provide heat energy for a home? | The amount of carbon dioxide in the environment will increase |
| An oil spill in the ocean is an environmental consequence associated with which form of energy production | fossil fuel |
| Which widely used energy sources are nonrenewable and also a source of greenhouse gas emissions | fossil fuels |
| Which best explains why some people are against the use of nuclear energy? | There is a risk of reactors losing control, spreading radiation, and causing serious injuries. |
| Which is the most significant environmental issue associated with offshore oil drilling? | air and water pollution |
| Which will be a most likely effect of the depletion of fissil fuels? | a decrease in manufacturing |
| Some power plants release heated water into rivers. This practice adds thermal energy to the river that most likely | threatens the existence of aquatic organisms. |
| When wood is burned as an energy heat source, which best describes the environmental consequences? | deforestation and release of greenhouse gases |
| Carbon dioxide emissions have increased due to large numbers of automobiles and increased industrialization. Which of the following has been most affected by the increase in carbon dioxide levels? | the ability of Earth to maintain lower temperatures. |
| A family installs a new heating system in their home. Which is the most desirable result of the new heating system? | decreasing the amount of energy used |
| Which resource is more available due to improvements in deep-sea drilling technology? | crude oil |
| Which would most likely result from an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico that begins to leak crude oil? | The leaking oil would permanently damage or destroy the ecosystems of the Gulf. |
| Which will most likely occur if a limited energy resource is used without conservation efforts? | The cost of the resource will increase. |
| Which best describes a disadvantage of using wind power to generate electricity? | The source of wind needed to generate electricity is variable and unpredictable. |
| Which is a disadvantage of using solar or wind energy to produce electricity? | Their ability to produce energy is inconsistent and variable. |
| Which method of energy transformation has the least potential environmental impact? | Photovoltaic cells transform solar energy into electrical energy. |
| Energy companies often produce electricity from a variety of sources. Using which resource would improve air quality the most? | wind |
| Which topic area would be the best to research to find ways of reducing environmental problems caused by humans? | converting sunlight into electricity |
| A student examines a new watch design. The watch has a small solar cell on its face. The main function of the solar cell is to | provide an energy source for the watch. |
| A potential negative impact of building a dam on a river is that the dam | prevents sediment from flowing downstream. |
| Solar batteries collect and store solar energy for conversion to electrical energy. Which represents a major consequence of the use of solar batteries? | disposal of the batteris |
| Which would most likely be the primary energy source to power large cites if fossil fuels were depleted? | nuclear power |
| Which best explains why solar energy is an ineffective environmental means of providing energy? | the use of solar energy must involve systems to collect, concentrate, and transport the energy |
| Which is the best example of the management of natural resources? | managing and caring for current energy resources |
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