Energy & Environmental Engineering: Unit 1 Quiz
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What is the definition of energy resource?

  • A material that can only produce heat and power life
  • A substance that can produce heat, power, move objects, or produce electricity (correct)
  • A resource that can produce heat and move objects
  • A fuel that can only move objects and produce electricity

    • What is the primary source of the energy used today?

  • Solar energy
  • Biomass
  • Fossil fuels (correct)
  • Wind energy

    • What is the capacity to do work and is required for life processes?

  • Electricity
  • Matter
  • Fuel
  • Energy (correct)

    • What did early humans primarily require energy for?

    <p>Food and fuel for fires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered a remedy or alternative for fossil fuels?

    <p>Biomass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for matter that stores energy?

    <p>Fuel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of sustainability?

    <p>The study of how nature systems function, evolve, and produce everything it needs for the ecology to remain in balance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of sustainability is related to providing incentives for businesses to adhere to sustainability guidelines?

    <p>Economic Development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern of economic development in the context of sustainability?

    <p>Balancing economic growth with environmental protection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant aspect of social development in the context of sustainability?

    <p>Legislation protection of people's health from pollution and harmful business activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the biggest hot topic for many people regarding sustainability?

    <p>Sustainable housing and building materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are fossil fuels considered a disadvantage in the context of sustainability?

    <p>They are non-renewable on a human time scale and have potentially harmful effects on the environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of direct solar energy in the context of sustainability?

    <p>Direct solar energy is used for heating and is a renewable energy source.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pillar of sustainability is primarily concerned with maintaining access to basic resources without compromising the quality of life?

    <p>Social Development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does economic development prove to be the most problematic aspect of sustainability?

    <p>Disagreement on political ideology about what is economically sound and its impact on businesses and jobs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of education in the context of sustainability?

    <p>Encouraging people to participate in environmental sustainability and teaching them about its effects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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