SO245 Lesson 3 Exam

Which statement is false as regards hydroelectric power?

According to the third law of thermodynamics, energy ceases to exist at a temperature called absolute zero. This is considered a(n) _______ limit.

Burning biomass for fuel expresses carbon _______, because it balances the amount of carbon added and removed from the atmosphere.

_______ is a byproduct of coal and vital to steel production.

All of the following are problems related to wind power, except

The fact that sunlight is not directly available at night or on cloudy days is referred to as the _______ problem.

Which carbon-rich compound is found in the Earth in liquid form?

A watt is the equivalent of one _______ per second.

_______ energy is a fundamental need for life on Earth.

Which statement best describes the major disadvantage of geothermal energy?

Two students are discussing the disadvantages of biomass. Student 1 claims that when biomass is burned, too many toxins are released, worsening air pollution. Student 2 claims that planting biofuel crops uses too much farmland that could be used for food. According to this course, who is correct?

_______ energy results from the combination of kinetic and potential energy.

The amount of energy required to raise one pound of water by 1 degree Fahrenheit equals one

The three stages in the combustion of gas in an internal combustion engine are combustion, thermal energy, and _______ energy.

Peat is the least carbon-rich substance burned for fuel. The coal with the richest carbon content is _______ coal.

Wind power capacity in the United States has increased annually by _______ percent.

In general, the efficiency of an internal combustion engine is thirty percent. The remaining seventy percent is mainly dissipated as _______ energy.

_______ is a “rare earth” mineral crucial to the construction of solar panels.

Two students are discussing energy sectors in the United States. Student 1 claims that the commercial sector includes automobiles and churches. Student 2 agrees but also includes construction in the commercial list. Who is correct?

Percentage-wise, which renewable energy source is used most?

The first law of thermodynamics, also called the _______ law, says that the total energy of the universe is constant.

In which part of the United States are geothermal power plants found?

_______ is a vital, rare earth mineral extracted from briny pools located in the Andes.

Globally, more than half of consumed energy is in the _______ sector.

Energy efficiency is reduced as we _______ the number of steps needed to get energy from its source to useful work.

The United States produced 16 quadrillion BTUs of which type of energy in 2017?

Chemical energy is stored in the bonds of

How many calories in a kilocalorie?

Which statement regarding nuclear fission is true?

Under the third law of thermodynamics, energy ceases to exist at a temperature called absolute zero. The concept of absolute zero is, in fact, a/an __________ limit.

In general, the efficiency of an internal combustion engine is 30 percent. The remaining 70 percent is mainly dissipated as:

There are two side-by-side graphs found in your reading under “United States Energy Usage and Trends.” Looking at the left-hand graph – consumption trends from 1990 to 2014 – what are the two renewable sources that have expanded most dramatically?

Which of the following byproducts of coal is vital to steel production?

Which energy source combines kinetic and potential energy?

Respecting the EIAs four energy-consumption sectors, Gene argues that the commercial sector includes rented condos and churches. Gina agrees with Gene except that she includes strip malls in her list of commercial entities. Who is correct?

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Peat is the least carbon-rich substance burned for fuel. The coal with the richest carbon content is:

The burning of biomass emits CO2 but does not add to the total carbon dioxide in the biosphere. That fact is expressed in the concept of:

Which of these “rare earth” minerals is crucial to the construction of cheap and effective solar panels?

The first law of thermodynamics, also called the __________ law, informs us that the total energy of the universe is constant.

What is the major downside of geothermal energy?

Among the sources of renewable energy, percentage wise, __________ tops the list.

Which of the following carbon-rich compounds comes out of the Earth as a liquid?

Which vital rare earth mineral is only easily extracted from briny pools located in the Andes?

Regarding solar power, the fact that sunlight is not directly available at night or when the sky is cloudy is referred to as the __________ problem.

Gordon and Gloria are discussing the negative side effects of biomass utilization. Gordon maintains that the worst problem occurs when there is insufficient heat generated by biomass burning to fully neutralize toxins, which adds to air pollution. Gloria maintains that the worst side effect comes from growing row crops like corn and soy for biofuel production because farmers are deprived of arable land needed for growing food. According to your reading, who is correct?

Respecting energy efficiency, the number of steps required to go from an energy source, like gasoline, to the amount of work performed, as in driving a car, is __________ reduced.

In general, heat amounts to the vibration of __________ such that increasing vibrations register as increasing heat.

Regarding hydroelectric power, all of the following are true EXCEPT:

Which of these kinds of energy is a fundamental requisite for life on Earth?

All of the following are secondary problems related to wind power EXCEPT:

According to your reading material, wind power capacity in the United States has increased by:

In basic terms, a joule is a unit of work relative to time and a watt is the equivalent of one __________ per second.

If you want to move to a U.S. state where you could live near a geothermal power plant, you could choose any of the following EXCEPT:

Regarding nuclear power, which statement is correct?

In scientific terms, when you drink a diet cola that contains 1.5 calories, you’ve actually consumed __________ kilocalories.

There are three stages in the combustion of gas in an internal combustion engine. They are (1) combustion, (2) thermal energy and (3) __________ energy.