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Which energy source is associated with minimal environmental impact and sustainable benefits?
Which energy source is associated with minimal environmental impact and sustainable benefits?
What is a potential consequence of an energy crisis?
What is a potential consequence of an energy crisis?
Which of the following factors is NOT a cause of the energy crisis?
Which of the following factors is NOT a cause of the energy crisis?
Which of the following effects is most likely to contribute to poverty during an energy crisis?
Which of the following effects is most likely to contribute to poverty during an energy crisis?
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What is one of the negative outcomes associated with the depletion of foreign reserves in an energy crisis?
What is one of the negative outcomes associated with the depletion of foreign reserves in an energy crisis?
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What is the unit of measurement that defines a nanometer?
What is the unit of measurement that defines a nanometer?
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Who coined the term 'nanotechnology'?
Who coined the term 'nanotechnology'?
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Which type of microscopy creates 3D images of particles?
Which type of microscopy creates 3D images of particles?
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Which microscopy technique allows for images with greater resolution?
Which microscopy technique allows for images with greater resolution?
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Who developed the first Scanning Tunneling Microscope?
Who developed the first Scanning Tunneling Microscope?
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What is the primary focus of nanoscience?
What is the primary focus of nanoscience?
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What are fullerenes commonly used for?
What are fullerenes commonly used for?
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What is the duration of a dry spell characterized by three consecutive months of significantly below normal rainfall?
What is the duration of a dry spell characterized by three consecutive months of significantly below normal rainfall?
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What does scanning tunneling microscopy apply to achieve its imaging?
What does scanning tunneling microscopy apply to achieve its imaging?
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Which of the following energies is classified as a non-renewable resource?
Which of the following energies is classified as a non-renewable resource?
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What causes the flooding that inundates normally dry land?
What causes the flooding that inundates normally dry land?
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Which of the following is NOT a form of energy mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a form of energy mentioned?
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During which season does the establishment of certain climate patterns typically start in the northern hemisphere?
During which season does the establishment of certain climate patterns typically start in the northern hemisphere?
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What unique property makes carbon nanotubes suitable for spacecraft materials?
What unique property makes carbon nanotubes suitable for spacecraft materials?
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What is a major indicator of global climate change?
What is a major indicator of global climate change?
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Who is credited with the discovery of carbon nanotubes?
Who is credited with the discovery of carbon nanotubes?
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What weather phenomenon occurs due to temperature changes in the equatorial Pacific Ocean?
What weather phenomenon occurs due to temperature changes in the equatorial Pacific Ocean?
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What structure does graphene have?
What structure does graphene have?
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Which typhoon is known as Haiyan?
Which typhoon is known as Haiyan?
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What environmental concern is associated with nanomaterials?
What environmental concern is associated with nanomaterials?
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What is a significant physiological concern linked to exposure to graphene?
What is a significant physiological concern linked to exposure to graphene?
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What type of carbon structure is a fullerene?
What type of carbon structure is a fullerene?
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Which of the following is NOT a category of nanomaterials mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a category of nanomaterials mentioned?
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What effect does exposure to certain nanomaterials have on crops?
What effect does exposure to certain nanomaterials have on crops?
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What is the role of nanotechnology in food packaging materials according to the content?
What is the role of nanotechnology in food packaging materials according to the content?
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What is a significant consequence of climate change as described in the content?
What is a significant consequence of climate change as described in the content?
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What describes eccentricity in the context of climate change?
What describes eccentricity in the context of climate change?
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Which of the following is a direct impact of climate change mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a direct impact of climate change mentioned in the text?
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Which human activity directly contributes to the increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
Which human activity directly contributes to the increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
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What effect does nanoparticle TiO2 have when exposed to UV light?
What effect does nanoparticle TiO2 have when exposed to UV light?
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What role do ocean currents play in climate change?
What role do ocean currents play in climate change?
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What is NOT a consequence of industrial processes on climate change?
What is NOT a consequence of industrial processes on climate change?
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Which of the following gases is NOT mentioned as a greenhouse gas in the content?
Which of the following gases is NOT mentioned as a greenhouse gas in the content?
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What is the potential advantage of introducing new efficiencies through nanotechnology?
What is the potential advantage of introducing new efficiencies through nanotechnology?
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Which gas is primarily emitted through agricultural activities, significantly impacting climate change?
Which gas is primarily emitted through agricultural activities, significantly impacting climate change?
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What phenomenon contributes to the trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere?
What phenomenon contributes to the trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere?
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How does El Nino influence weather patterns?
How does El Nino influence weather patterns?
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What is the main focus of the development at UP, Ateneo, and La Salle regarding solar cells?
What is the main focus of the development at UP, Ateneo, and La Salle regarding solar cells?
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What defines a drought condition?
What defines a drought condition?
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What effect do volcanic eruptions have on climate?
What effect do volcanic eruptions have on climate?
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Study Notes
Nanotechnology Background
- Nano- originated from the Greek word "nanos" meaning dwarf
- 1 nanometer (nm) measures a billionth of a meter (10⁻⁹ m)
- Nanoscience studies phenomena and manipulation of materials at the nanoscale
- Nanotechnology focuses on understanding and controlling matter at atomic and molecular levels, from 1 to 100 nm
Historical Figures and Concepts
- Richard Feynman presented a speech, "There's Plenty of Room at the Bottom" in 1959, discussing manipulating small particles
- Norio Taniguchi coined the term "nanotechnology" in 1974
- The National Nanotechnology Institute was the first federal agency focused on nanotechnology
Microscopy Tools
- Electron microscopes bombard samples with electrons, observing scattering or transmission effects
- Scanning electron microscopy creates 3D images of particles
- Transmission electron microscopy produces 2D images with high resolution
Carbon Nanomaterials
- Carbon-based nanomaterials include nanotubes and fullerenes (buckyballs)
- Fullerenes are spherical carbon molecules and often antioxidants
- Carbon nanotubes are cylindrical structures in hexagonal shapes, with strong structural properties
- Graphene is a single-atom-thick sheet of carbon with wide potential applications
Nanomaterials Issues
- Lower recovery and recycling rates are issues
- Shortage of trained engineers and workers are problems in the field
- Environmental implications, such as toxic substances, are concerns
- High-energy requirements for synthesis are potential drawbacks
- Behavioral and physiological changes in water are worries
- Exposure to nanomaterials can cause negative effects on the environment and humans
Nanotechnology in specific areas
- Nanotechnology is used in lithium-based batteries.
- Nanotechnology-led researchers in the Philippines are working on solar devices based on nanomaterials.
- Nanocomposite materials are being studied for environmentally friendly food packaging.
Climate Change and Its Impacts
- Global warming, the slow increase in Earth's average temperature, is caused by rising levels of greenhouse gases.
- Natural causes include volcanic eruptions, ocean currents, and orbital changes
- Anthropogenic causes include burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes
- Climate change leads to several issues, such as delayed rainy seasons, drought, and extreme weather patterns
- El Nino is a large-scale oceanographic phenomenon that causes extreme climatic variations
Energy Crisis and Its effects
- Energy crisis arises from limited supplies of non-renewable resources or rise in their prices
- Non-renewable resources include petroleum, natural gas, coal, and nuclear energy
- Renewable energy resources are inexhaustible, including solar, wind, geothermal and hydroelectric energy
- Causes of energy crisis include overconsumption, infrastructure damage, political events, and terrorism
- Energy crisis may lead to unexpected power outages, oil price increases, inflation and economic uncertainty.
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Explore the fascinating world of nanotechnology, its definitions, historical figures, and significant concepts. This quiz covers key tools used in nanoscience, such as electron microscopy, and the unique properties of carbon nanomaterials. Discover how the study of matter at the nanoscale is revolutionizing science and technology.
