Question 1

Governments use ____ to influence the energy playing field.

Accepted Answer

A)   tax breaks
B)   payment for long-term research and development
C)   subsidies
D)   payment for long-term research and development and subsidies
E)   all of these answers

Question 2

The CO₂ emissions from biofuels are unsustainable because growth of plants cannot absorb CO₂ as fast as burning releases it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Geothermal energy can be used for all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)   heating space.
B)   producing electricity.
C)   transportation fuel.
D)   producing high-temperature heat for industry.
E)   heating space and transportation fuel.

Question 4

A solar-hydrogen age is likely to be free of all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   oil spills
B)   dangers of explosions
C)   other energy sources
D)   nuclear energy
E)   dependence upon fossil fuels

Question 5

Which of the following reasons is not an explanation for the lack of U.S.interest in energy efficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)   Currently, fossil fuels are cheap.
B)   Other industrialized countries are not pursuing strong energy-efficiency policies.
C)   Environmental pollution and human health costs are not reflected in the price of fossil fuels.
D)   There are few tax breaks and rebates that encourage consumers to invest in energy-efficient technologies.
E)   Politics are involved in the decision-making process.

Question 6

Nuclear power has higher electricity generating costs than all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)   hydroelectric power.
B)   solar photovoltaics.
C)   wind.
D)   solar thermal power with gas backup.
E)   fossil fuel.

Question 7

____ of the commercial energy used in the United States is wasted.

Accepted Answer

A)   None
B)   Very little
C)   Some
D)   Most
E)   All

Question 8

Biomass fuels may be

Accepted Answer

A)   solid.
B)   liquid.
C)   gaseous.
D)   all of these answers
E)   none of these answers

Question 9

Large-scale funding of hydrogen research is least likely to be opposed by

Accepted Answer

A)   electric utilities.
B)   sustainable developers.
C)   fossil-fuel companies.
D)   automobile manufacturers.
E)   heating and air-conditioning manufacturers.

Question 10

Wood is a renewable resource as long as it is harvested faster than it is replenished.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The leading source of renewable energy worldwide is

Accepted Answer

A)   hydropower.
B)   geothermal energy.
C)   solar-cells.
D)   biomass.
E)   biodiesel.

Question 12

____________________ is based on energy and money saving building designs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is based on energy and money...

Question 13

Energy conservation is best achieved through ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Energy conservation is best achieved through ____________________....

Question 14

Hydrogen may be a future energy source to power vehicles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following statements about geothermal power is false?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is more environmentally sustainable than other electricity production processes.
B)   Easily accessible geothermal sites are rare for large industrial uses.
C)   There are no carbon dioxide emissions.
D)   Forest ecosystems degradation is minimal.
E)   It is very efficient at accessible sites.

Question 16

Some new types of solar cells can be applied to windows and outside walls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following receives most of the U.S.government's energy subsidies?

Accepted Answer

A)   fossil fuels and nuclear power
B)   solar energy
C)   wind power
D)   hydropower
E)   hybrid cars

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

If energy prices were kept artificially high,

Accepted Answer

A)   energy efficiency would be encouraged.
B)   dependence on imported energy sources would be reduced.
C)   the use of non-renewable energy resources in the future would decline.
D)   all of these answers
E)   none of the answers

Question 20

Development of renewable energy resources would

Accepted Answer

A)   increase international tensions.
B)   increase the need for oil imports.
C)   decrease national security.
D)   cause long-term economic hardship.
E)   reduce harm to the environment.

Exam 10: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Development of renewable energy resources would

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Biomass fuels may be

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Large-scale funding of hydrogen research is least likely to be opposed by

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If energy prices were kept artificially high,

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The CO₂ emissions from biofuels are unsustainable because growth of plants cannot absorb CO₂ as fast as burning releases it.

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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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Geothermal energy can be used for all of the following except

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A solar-hydrogen age is likely to be free of all but which of the following?

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Governments use ____ to influence the energy playing field.

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Which of the following statements about geothermal power is false?

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Energy conservation is best achieved through ____________________.

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Nuclear power has higher electricity generating costs than all of the following except

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Which of the following reasons is not an explanation for the lack of U.S.interest in energy efficiency?

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The leading source of renewable energy worldwide is

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Some new types of solar cells can be applied to windows and outside walls.

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Which of the following receives most of the U.S.government's energy subsidies?

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____________________ is based on energy and money saving building designs.

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Wood is a renewable resource as long as it is harvested faster than it is replenished.

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Hydrogen may be a future energy source to power vehicles.

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____ of the commercial energy used in the United States is wasted.

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