Question 1

________ is the time when petroleum production begins to fall short of demand.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the time when petroleum production...

Question 2

The ultimate source of the energy in fossil fuels is

Accepted Answer

A)  the sun
B)  the Earth's internal heat
C)  the energy of the plants and animals from which the fuel is formed
D)  biomass

Question 3

All renewable energy sources ultimately capture energy from the ________.

Accepted Answer

sun

Question 4

The future use of photovoltaics is likely to

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A)  increase, because they can be adapted to meet a variety of needs
B)  increase, because the energy is less expensive than that generated by fossil fuels
C)  decrease, because they have proven to be inefficient
D)  decrease, because they require large, centralized generating facilities

Question 5

Water power development is "clean" and has no environmental impacts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Groundwater at normal shallow subsurface temperatures can be used as an energy source.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 7

________ is the only site being considered in the United States for high-level nuclear waste storage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the only site being considered...

Question 8

The rock unit that provides a barrier to upward migration of oil is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The rock unit that provides a barrier...

Question 9

The accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant caused similar levels of environmental degradation as did the Three Mile Island accident.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

________ coal has the highest heat content.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ coal has the highest heat content....

Question 11

Why does acid rain result from fossil fuel consumption?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fossil fuels heat the atmosphere, making rain more acidic.
B)  Fossil fuel burning releases nitrogen and sulfur oxides.
C)  Particulates emitted from fossil fuel burning settle in lakes and acidifies them.
D)  Fossil fuel burning releases stored organic carbon.

Question 12

Which of the following geologic features is not required for an oil or gas deposit to form?

Accepted Answer

A)  source rock
B)  cap rock
C)  reservoir rock
D)  volcanic rock

Question 13

Most of the largest oil and gas fields are located in continental interiors, far from plate boundaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is the most important aspect of future oil supplies?

Accepted Answer

A)  when the supplies will be exhausted
B)  how much remains
C)  when oil production will peak
D)  how clean newly found oil reserves will be

Question 15

The ultimate source of geothermal energy is

Accepted Answer

A)  the sun
B)  heat generated in the Earth's interior
C)  hydroelectric
D)  deeply buried biomass

Question 16

Pressurized water reactors will potentially make nuclear energy safer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Methane hydrates may be a viable future energy source because

Accepted Answer

A)  they are abundant and clean burning
B)  they are easily obtained from their deposits
C)  they are not fossil fuels and therefore will not contribute to the greenhouse effect
D)  they are renewable resources

Question 18

Nuclear ________ involves the joining of lighter elements to produce heavier ones.

Accepted Answer

fusion

Question 19

Between the mid-1970s and the mid-1990s, energy consumption in the United States

Accepted Answer

A)  increased at a higher rate than previously
B)  increased, but at a slower rate
C)  decreased
D)  remained the same

Question 20

Fuel cells rely on the element ________ for their energy source.

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The answer of Fuel cells rely on the element ________...

Exam 16: Energy Resources

________ is the time when petroleum production begins to fall short of demand.

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The ultimate source of the energy in fossil fuels is

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All renewable energy sources ultimately capture energy from the ________.

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The future use of photovoltaics is likely to

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Water power development is "clean" and has no environmental impacts.

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Groundwater at normal shallow subsurface temperatures can be used as an energy source.

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________ is the only site being considered in the United States for high-level nuclear waste storage.

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The rock unit that provides a barrier to upward migration of oil is called the ________.

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The accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant caused similar levels of environmental degradation as did the Three Mile Island accident.

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________ coal has the highest heat content.

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Why does acid rain result from fossil fuel consumption?

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Which of the following geologic features is not required for an oil or gas deposit to form?

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Most of the largest oil and gas fields are located in continental interiors, far from plate boundaries.

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What is the most important aspect of future oil supplies?

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The ultimate source of geothermal energy is

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Pressurized water reactors will potentially make nuclear energy safer.

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Methane hydrates may be a viable future energy source because

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Nuclear ________ involves the joining of lighter elements to produce heavier ones.

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Between the mid-1970s and the mid-1990s, energy consumption in the United States

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Fuel cells rely on the element ________ for their energy source.

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