30 Questions
Which form of fossil fuel is the most abundant on Earth?
Coal
What is the main function of coal-fired power plants?
To generate electricity
What is the primary source of bioenergy?
Biomass feedstocks
What type of energy is derived from algae to replace fossil fuels?
Liquid biofuel
Which non-renewable energy source is extracted from geologic layers of the earth's crust?
Natural gas
What type of energy is the thin protective layer in the stratosphere made of?
Ozone gas
Which type of air pollutants are the direct chemical products of combustion and evaporation?
Primary pollutants
What is the major ingredient in smog in the lower atmosphere?
Ozone
Which source remains the single largest source of lead exposure in urban areas?
Lead in gasoline
What type of gas is sulfur dioxide?
All of the above
What defines climate?
Average temperature and precipitation over a typical year
What is acid precipitation?
Precipitates more acidic than the norm
Which gas is produced from high-temperature combustion in the air?
Nitrogen Dioxide
How do microclimates differ from macroclimates?
Microclimates pertain to small areas, whereas macroclimates are the overall climate of a region.
Why do mountain ranges influence wind and precipitation patterns?
Mountains create barriers that alter wind and precipitation patterns.
What role do ocean currents play in affecting climate patterns near coastlines?
Ocean currents cool the overlying air masses near land.
Why do seasonal variations occur?
Because of changes in the Earth's axial tilt
Which factor contributes to the creation of narrow canyons that amplify winds?
Mountain topography
What is the main reason for the retention of solar heat in a planet's lower atmosphere?
Atmospheres are more transparent to solar visual radiation than to solar infrared radiation.
What has led to the increase in greenhouse gases since the pre-industrial era?
Increase in population and economy
Which of the following types of sources emit air pollutants from fixed structures like buildings or facilities?
Stationary sources
What does adaptation to climate change involve?
Adapting to life in a changing climate
Which strategy involves reducing the flow of heat-trapping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere?
Mitigation
What type of sources are vehicles or machines that emit air pollutants from combustion of fuel?
Mobile sources
What is the primary purpose of wind turbines?
Harness the kinetic energy of moving air
Which type of geothermal reservoir is specifically mentioned in the text?
Enhanced Geothermal System
What is the main advantage of nuclear energy over fossil fuels as mentioned in the text?
Contributes few emissions to global warming
What is the primary function of a tidal barrage according to the text?
Convert tidal energy into electricity
Which energy source has the greatest potential for continued technical advancement based on the text?
Onshore wind energy
What are the two options mentioned in the text for developing a low-carbon energy future?
Pursuing nuclear power and promoting renewable-energy applications
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