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Renewable resources are inexhaustible and will never run out.
Renewable resources are inexhaustible and will never run out.
False (B)
Which of the following are examples of renewable resources? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are examples of renewable resources? (Select all that apply)
- Solar energy (correct)
- Coal
- Natural gas
- Wind energy (correct)
What are externalities in the context of energy consumption?
What are externalities in the context of energy consumption?
External costs or benefits associated with energy production and consumption that are not reflected in the market price of energy.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of developed countries in terms of energy consumption?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of developed countries in terms of energy consumption?
Developing countries typically have a higher per capita energy consumption compared to developed countries.
Developing countries typically have a higher per capita energy consumption compared to developed countries.
The process of transitioning an economy from a focus on agriculture to ______ is known as industrialization.
The process of transitioning an economy from a focus on agriculture to ______ is known as industrialization.
What is the primary component of plant cell walls?
What is the primary component of plant cell walls?
Which of these forms of coal is the least pure and has the lowest heat content?
Which of these forms of coal is the least pure and has the lowest heat content?
Anthracite is the most polluting type of coal due to its high sulfur content.
Anthracite is the most polluting type of coal due to its high sulfur content.
What is the main component of natural gas?
What is the main component of natural gas?
Crude oil is petroleum that has been refined and processed.
Crude oil is petroleum that has been refined and processed.
What is the name of the thick, tar-like substance extracted from tar sands?
What is the name of the thick, tar-like substance extracted from tar sands?
What is the process of generating electricity and heat using a single fuel source called?
What is the process of generating electricity and heat using a single fuel source called?
What is the main purpose of a cost-benefit analysis?
What is the main purpose of a cost-benefit analysis?
Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?
Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?
The process of burning fuel to release energy is called ______.
The process of burning fuel to release energy is called ______.
What is the primary function of a turbine in power generation?
What is the primary function of a turbine in power generation?
Electricity is a form of energy caused by the movement of protons.
Electricity is a form of energy caused by the movement of protons.
What is the process of injecting fluids into underground rock formations at high pressure to extract natural gas called?
What is the process of injecting fluids into underground rock formations at high pressure to extract natural gas called?
Groundwater is water found in underground rock formations.
Groundwater is water found in underground rock formations.
What is the name of the city in Ukraine where a major nuclear accident occurred in 1986?
What is the name of the city in Ukraine where a major nuclear accident occurred in 1986?
Which of the following accurately describes nuclear energy?
Which of the following accurately describes nuclear energy?
Fission is the process of combining two light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.
Fission is the process of combining two light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.
What is the main isotope used as fuel in most nuclear reactors?
What is the main isotope used as fuel in most nuclear reactors?
Fuel rods in nuclear reactors are made of ______.
Fuel rods in nuclear reactors are made of ______.
Neutrons are subatomic particles with a positive charge.
Neutrons are subatomic particles with a positive charge.
What term refers to the spontaneous emission of radiation from unstable atomic nuclei?
What term refers to the spontaneous emission of radiation from unstable atomic nuclei?
An ______ is a variant of an element with the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons.
An ______ is a variant of an element with the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons.
Radiation can be harmful to living organisms, but it is not used in medical applications.
Radiation can be harmful to living organisms, but it is not used in medical applications.
What is the term for radioactive waste generated by nuclear power plants?
What is the term for radioactive waste generated by nuclear power plants?
What type of pollution occurs when human activities cause a significant increase in water temperature?
What type of pollution occurs when human activities cause a significant increase in water temperature?
What was the name of the nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania that experienced a meltdown in 1979?
What was the name of the nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania that experienced a meltdown in 1979?
The Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan was caused by a major earthquake and tsunami in 2011.
The Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan was caused by a major earthquake and tsunami in 2011.
What is the process by which radioactive elements break down over time, releasing particles and energy?
What is the process by which radioactive elements break down over time, releasing particles and energy?
What is the term for the time it takes for half of the radioactive atoms in a sample to decay?
What is the term for the time it takes for half of the radioactive atoms in a sample to decay?
Biomass energy is a nonrenewable energy source derived from burning organic materials.
Biomass energy is a nonrenewable energy source derived from burning organic materials.
What is the term for harvesting a renewable resource faster than it can replenish itself?
What is the term for harvesting a renewable resource faster than it can replenish itself?
Which of the following is a major consequence of deforestation?
Which of the following is a major consequence of deforestation?
What is the name of the fuel mixture that combines gasoline and alcohol?
What is the name of the fuel mixture that combines gasoline and alcohol?
Biodiesel is a type of biofuel derived from plant or animal oils.
Biodiesel is a type of biofuel derived from plant or animal oils.
What type of energy conversion device directly converts sunlight into electricity?
What type of energy conversion device directly converts sunlight into electricity?
Passive solar heating relies on mechanical systems to collect and distribute solar energy.
Passive solar heating relies on mechanical systems to collect and distribute solar energy.
What is the name of the barrier built across a river to hold back water, often used for hydroelectric power generation?
What is the name of the barrier built across a river to hold back water, often used for hydroelectric power generation?
Hydroelectric power is generated using the energy of wind.
Hydroelectric power is generated using the energy of wind.
What is the name of the largest dam in the world, constructed over the Yangtze River in China?
What is the name of the largest dam in the world, constructed over the Yangtze River in China?
Geothermal energy is derived from:
Geothermal energy is derived from:
What is the primary function of a hydrogen fuel cell?
What is the primary function of a hydrogen fuel cell?
Emissions refer to the release of pollutants into the environment.
Emissions refer to the release of pollutants into the environment.
Hydrogen gas (H2) is a common component of natural gas.
Hydrogen gas (H2) is a common component of natural gas.
Flashcards
Renewable resources
Renewable resources
Any natural resource that can replenish itself in a relatively short period of time, usually no longer than the length of a human life.
Nonrenewable resources
Nonrenewable resources
A natural resource that is not replaced in a useful time frame.
External costs / externalities
External costs / externalities
the social costs and benefits of business activity borne by the wider community
Developed countries
Developed countries
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Developing countries
Developing countries
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Industrialized
Industrialized
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Cellulose
Cellulose
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Charcoal
Charcoal
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Peat
Peat
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Lignite
Lignite
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Bituminous
Bituminous
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Anthracite
Anthracite
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Natural gas
Natural gas
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Crude oil
Crude oil
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Tar sands
Tar sands
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Cogeneration
Cogeneration
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Cost-benefit analysis
Cost-benefit analysis
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Fossil fuels
Fossil fuels
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Combustion
Combustion
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Turbines
Turbines
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Electricity
Electricity
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Fracking (hydraulic fracturing)
Fracking (hydraulic fracturing)
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Groundwater
Groundwater
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Chernobyl
Chernobyl
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Nuclear
Nuclear
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Fission
Fission
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Fusion
Fusion
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Uranium-235
Uranium-235
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Fuel rods
Fuel rods
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Neutrons
Neutrons
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Radioactivity
Radioactivity
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Isotope
Isotope
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Radiation
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Study Notes
Renewable Resources
- Resources that replenish quickly (e.g., human lifespan).
Nonrenewable Resources
- Resources that do not replenish in a useful timeframe.
External Costs/Externalities
- Social costs and benefits of business activity affecting the wider community.
Developed Countries
- Strong economies and high quality of life, often higher energy consumption and fossil fuel reliance.
Developing Countries
- Less productive economies and lower quality of life, lower energy consumption, and greater reliance on biomass energy sources.
Industrialized Countries
- Economies shift from agriculture to manufacturing.
Cellulose
- Carbohydrate component of plant cell walls.
Charcoal
- Charred wood.
Peat
- Partially decayed plant matter found in bogs.
Lignite
- Least pure coal, low heat and low sulfur content.
Bituminous Coal
- Second purest coal, medium heat content, high sulfur.
Anthracite Coal
- Cleanest-burning coal, almost pure carbon, high heat, low sulfur.
Natural Gas
- Flammable gas, mainly methane, cleanest burning fossil fuel.
Crude Oil
- Unprocessed petroleum.
Tar Sands
- Mixture of clay, sand, water, and bitumen; bitumen extracted and refined into oil.
Cogeneration
- Using a single fuel source for electricity and heat production.
Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Detailed comparison of costs and benefits for a public good.
Fossil Fuels
- Coal, oil, natural gas, ancient remains of plants and animals.
Combustion
- Process of burning something.
Turbines
- Machines using steam, water, gas, or air to produce continuous power.
Electricity
- Energy created by electron movement.
Fracking (Hydraulic Fracturing)
- High-pressure water injection to break rock and release natural gas.
Groundwater
- Water filling underground soil and rock spaces.
Chernobyl
- Site of a 1986 nuclear power plant meltdown in Ukraine.
Nuclear Energy
- Energy stored in an atom's nucleus.
Nuclear Fission
- Massive nucleus splitting into smaller ones, releasing energy.
Nuclear Fusion
- Joining hydrogen nuclei to form helium, releasing energy.
Uranium-235
- Isotope used in most nuclear fission reactors.
Fuel Rods
- Uranium rods undergoing fission in a nuclear reactor.
Neutrons
- Nucleus particles with no charge.
Radioactivity
- Spontaneous emission of radiation by some substances.
Isotope
- Element forms with the same protons, different neutrons.
Radiation
- Energy emitted in rays, waves, or particles.
Nuclear Waste
- Radioactive waste from nuclear power plants.
Thermal Pollution
- Nonchemical water pollution from human activities changing water temperature.
Three Mile Island
- 1979 nuclear plant overheating incident; partial core meltdown; radioactive releases; led to safety concerns.
Fukushima
- 2011 Japanese nuclear plant incident triggered by a tsunami; radiation release after electricity and control rod loss.
Radioactive Decay
- Breakdown of radioactive elements releasing particles and energy.
Half-Life
- Time for half of radioactive atoms to decay.
Biomass Energy
- Renewable energy from burning organic materials (wood, alcohol).
Overharvesting
- Harvesting a renewable resource faster than it can replenish.
Deforestation
- Removal of trees faster than forest regrowth.
Ethanol/Gasohol
- Mixture of gasoline and alcohol for combustion engines.
Biofuels
- Liquid fuels from processed biomass (e.g., ethanol).
Biodiesel
- Diesel-equivalent fuel from biological sources (e.g., vegetable oils).
Solar Energy
- Energy from the sun.
Photovoltaic Cells
- Cells transferring solar energy to electrical energy.
Passive Solar Energy
- Direct use of solar energy for building heating.
Active Solar Heating
- Using solar collectors for water heating or building heating.
Dams
- Barriers holding back water for electricity generation or water supply.
Hydroelectric Energy
- Electricity generated by flowing water.
Reservoirs
- Large natural or artificial lakes used as water sources.
Tidal Energy
- Energy from water movement driven by the Moon's gravity.
Wave Energy
- Harnessing wave motion for electricity generation.
Three Gorges Dam
- Largest dam in the world, built over the Yangtze River (China).
Geothermal Energy
- Energy from Earth's internal heat.
Hydrogen Fuel Cell
- Cell generating electricity with hydrogen and oxygen reaction.
Emission
- Release of gas or radiation.
Hydrogen Gas (H2)
- Chemical formula for hydrogen gas.
Wind Energy
- Transforming air motion into electrical energy using turbines.
Kinetic Energy
- Energy of motion.
Potential Energy
- Stored energy.
Energy Conservation
- Practice of using less energy or using it more efficiently.
Energy-Efficient Homes
- Networks of elements reducing overall energy consumption.
Electric Vehicles (EVs)
- Vehicles running on recharged batteries; electricity source typically coal, natural gas, or nuclear power.
Hybrid Cars
- Cars with both a gasoline engine and an electric motor.
Externalities
- Side effects of actions affecting third parties.
Mitigation
- Reducing the severity of something.
EROI (Energy Returned on Investment)
- Energy returned divided by energy invested; used to assess energy resource efficiency and profitability.
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Test your knowledge on renewable and nonrenewable resources through this quiz. Learn about the characteristics and differences between various types of resources, including the impacts on developed and developing countries. Assess your understanding of key terms such as external costs, cellulose, and different types of coal.
