Calculating Oil Reserve-to-Production Ratio
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Which country has the highest consumption of fossil fuel per capita?

  • Venezuela
  • United States (correct)
  • Russia
  • China

    • What is the source of geothermal energy?

  • The Earth's atmosphere
  • The Earth's crust
  • The Earth's core (correct)
  • The Earth's mantle

    • What does net energy express?

  • The ratio of energy returned to energy invested
  • The average of energy returned and energy invested
  • The sum of energy returned and energy invested
  • The difference between energy returned and energy invested (correct)

    • How is EROI calculated?

    <p>EROI = Energy returned / Energy invested</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for fossil fuel to form?

    <p>Anaerobic environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor responsible for converting organic matter into fossil fuel?

    <p>Both heat and pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of increased atmospheric water vapor leading to enhanced cloudiness?

    <p>Reflecting sunlight back into space and slowing warming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of Nitrous Oxide in the atmosphere?

    <p>Auto emissions and feedlots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of black carbon/soot particles on the climate?

    <p>They have a warming effect on the climate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of positive radiative forcing on the Earth's climate?

    <p>It warms the surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a climate model?

    <p>To simulate climate dynamics by combining atmospheric circulation, ocean circulation, and feedback cycles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of proxy indicators?

    <p>Types of indirect measurements that serve as substitutes for direct measurements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to calculate the reserves-to-production ratio?

    <p>Dividing the total remaining reserves by the annual rate of production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many years are natural gas reserves estimated to last?

    <p>54 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is energy efficiency?

    <p>The ability to obtain a given amount of output while using less energy input</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are conventional alternatives to fossil fuels?

    <p>Nuclear power, hydropower, and biomass energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can energy conservation be achieved?

    <p>By reducing energy waste and using more efficient technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated number of years that coal reserves are expected to last?

    <p>110 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

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