Nonrenewable Energy Resources Quiz

<p>Horsepower (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Power is a measure of energy consumption over time. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>3,730 W (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1 kilocalorie is equal to 4,184 joules. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Solar energy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Living or recently dead organisms and their byproducts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was recently in the atmosphere as carbon dioxide (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Charcoal has twice as much energy per unit of weight (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carbon neutral activities do not change CO2 concentrations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The removal of more biomass than is replaced by growth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Depletion of forest resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Implementation of a low power sleep mode (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Coal forms through ancient decay in swampy regions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nuclear fission (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There is a potential for accidents (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ease of waste disposal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To absorb excess neutrons and control the fission reaction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nuclear fuel that no longer generates usable heat but emits radioactivity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The rate of radioactive decay (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>At least 200 years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It splits into two or more parts, releasing energy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can flood agricultural land. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They interfere with organisms that depend on free-flowing rivers. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They generate energy without air or water pollution during operation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Phoenix, AZ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Capture energy from sunlight and convert it directly into electricity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cleveland, OH (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It interferes with the operation of hydroelectric power generation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tax incentives for solar panel sales. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Geothermal Energy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>From solar energy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Water (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>United States, China, and Iceland (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>30 to 70 percent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To convert fuel into electrical current (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To split water into hydrogen and oxygen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Environmental and economic options (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>37 billion decays per second (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>High-level radioactive waste (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Nuclear fusion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Convert numbers to the same power of 10 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The digit terms are multiplied and the exponents are added (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Standardize to leave one nonzero digit to the left of the decimal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Energy conservation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Combining lighter nuclei to form heavier nuclei (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An energy source with a finite supply, primarily fossil fuels and nuclear fuels.

A fuel derived from biological material that became fossilized millions of years ago.

Fuel derived from radioactive materials that give off energy.

Energy is the ability to do work; power is the rate work is done.

A basic unit for energy; 1 kilocalorie (C) equals 1,000 calories.

A unit of energy equal to the work done by a force of one newton over one meter.

A unit equal to 1 billion joules.

A unit equal to 1 billion gigajoules.

A graph predicting the peak and decline in oil production over time.

A nuclear reaction where a neutron splits an atomic nucleus, releasing energy and more neutrons.

A tube containing nuclear fuel in a reactor, essential for fission reactions.

A device that absorbs excess neutrons to regulate or stop nuclear fission.

Benefits include no air pollution and reduced dependence on oil imports.

Challenges include accident risks, waste disposal, and potential misuse of materials.

Used nuclear fuel that no longer generates heat but emits radioactivity.

A unit measuring the decay rate of radioactive material; 1 Bq equals 1 decay per second.

A unit measuring radiation, equal to 37 billion decays per second.

Waste from used fuel rods requiring careful disposal due to high radiation.

Waste from protective clothing and tools used in maintenance, less hazardous than high-level.

Residue left after uranium ore is mined and enriched, needing careful disposal.

A method for writing very large/small numbers using a digit term and an exponential term.

Using less energy by reducing waste, leading to cost savings and environmental benefits.

Using energy more effectively to reduce consumption while maintaining output.

Living or recently dead organisms and their byproducts used for energy.

Liquid fuel created from processed or refined biomass.

Carbon in biomass recently in the atmosphere, returned when burned.

An activity that does not change atmospheric CO2 concentrations.

Removing more carbon than is replaced by growth, leading to unsustainability.

Charcoal is lighter, more energy-dense, and produces less smoke than coal.

Physical forms of biomass, such as wood and manure, used as fuels.

Electricity produced from renewable sources like biomass.

Heat energy from Earth's internal radioactive decay.

The largest producers of geothermal energy are the U.S., China, and Iceland.

Technology that transfers heat between ground and buildings.

Ground source heat pumps use 30-70% less energy than traditional systems.

An electrochemical device converting fuel into electric current.

Process using electric current to split water into hydrogen and oxygen.

Electricity generated from water, often less expensive and provides recreational opportunities.

Hydroelectricity can flood lands, affect ecosystems, and force relocations.

Devices using hydrogen to produce electricity, with water as waste.

The accumulation of sediments, primarily silt, in reservoirs.

Considerations when planning a sustainable energy future.

Energy captured from sunlight using advanced technologies like photovoltaic systems.

Devices that convert sunlight directly into electricity using solar cells.

Different regions receive varying solar energy amounts throughout the year.

Generates energy without CO2 emissions, especially efficient in sunny weather.

A measure of solar energy available per square meter per day, varies by location.