Question 1

Which of the following is a renewable method to generate electricity?

Accepted Answer

A)  geothermal
B)  hydroelectric
C)  wind
D)  All of these are correct.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 2

Fossil fuels replaced wood as the primary source of energy in developed nations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Cartel of oil-exporting countries.

Accepted Answer

A)  OPEC
B)  fossil fuels
C)  hunter-gatherer
D)  OECD
E)  methanolF) Industrial RevolutionG) gross domestic productH) Carboniferous periodI) none of aboveJ) hydrogen fuel cellK) compressed natural gasL) A) and G)
M) B) and D) A

Question 4

Peat furnished most of the energy and construction materials for early civilization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which one of the following government actions matches its outcome?

Accepted Answer

A)  High taxes on motor fuels lead to increased fuel efficiency.
B)  Subsidies for energy companies reduce the cost of energy.
C)  Tax credits for installing solar energy lead to reduced use of solar energy.
D)  Regulation on emissions from power plants leads to reduced energy cost for electricity.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

The price of a liter of gasoline is determined by

Accepted Answer

A)  the cost of processing crude oil into gasoline.
B)  the cost of purchasing crude oil.
C)  state and federal taxes.
D)  All of these are correct.
E)  Only the cost of processing crude oil into gasoline and state and federal taxes are correct.F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 7

During the Carboniferous period,conditions in the world were conducive to the formation of large deposits of fossil fuels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The growth in the use of natural gas relied on

Accepted Answer

A)  OPEC.
B)  the use of pipelines to distribute the gas.
C)  the reduction in the supply of coal provide incentive to produce more gas.
D)  None of the statements is correct.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Energy use

Accepted Answer

A)  is growing rapidly in economically developed countries.
B)  per person is low in economically developed countries.
C)  is growing rapidly in newly industrialized countries.
D)  is decreasing world-wide.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Almost all electrical energy is produced as a result of

Accepted Answer

A)  burning fossil fuels.
B)  nuclear power.
C)  hydroelectric power.
D)  geothermal power.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 11

The invention of the automobile dramatically increased the demand for oil products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Period of time when plant material accumulated in swamps and was ultimately converted to coal.

Accepted Answer

A)  OPEC
B)  fossil fuels
C)  hunter-gatherer
D)  OECD
E)  methanolF) Industrial RevolutionG) gross domestic productH) Carboniferous periodI) none of aboveJ) hydrogen fuel cellK) compressed natural gasL) A) and D)
M) A) and K)

Question 13

Which of the following best matches the description?
-Twenty-five countries that consume over half the world's energy.

Accepted Answer

A)  OPEC
B)  fossil fuels
C)  hunter-gatherer
D)  OECD
E)  methanolF) Industrial RevolutionG) gross domestic productH) Carboniferous periodI) none of aboveJ) hydrogen fuel cellK) compressed natural gasL) C) and H)
M) B) and D) D

Question 14

All organisms require a constant input of energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The most energy-demanding activity in a typical home is

Accepted Answer

A)  lighting.
B)  heating and cooling.
C)  appliances.
D)  computers and electronics.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

The first transfer of energy on Earth occurs

Accepted Answer

A)  during respiration.
B)  within the molten core.
C)  during photosynthesis.
D)  None of these are correct.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Analysts predict that the worldwide demand for energy will decrease in the future.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The Industrial Revolution

Accepted Answer

A)  is based on the use of automobiles.
B)  resulted in the development of factories.
C)  resulted in better working condition.
D)  caused people to leave cities for rural areas.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

The majority of all electric energy is produced as a result of the burning of fossil fuels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 20

The price of fuel for vehicles is determined by

Accepted Answer

A)  supply and demand.
B)  political events in oil producing countries.
C)  taxes.
D)  All of the options are true.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 8: Energy and Civilization: Patterns of Consumption

Which of the following is a renewable method to generate electricity?

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Fossil fuels replaced wood as the primary source of energy in developed nations.

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Which of the following best matches the description? -Cartel of oil-exporting countries.

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Peat furnished most of the energy and construction materials for early civilization.

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Which one of the following government actions matches its outcome?

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The price of a liter of gasoline is determined by

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During the Carboniferous period,conditions in the world were conducive to the formation of large deposits of fossil fuels.

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The growth in the use of natural gas relied on

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Energy use

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Almost all electrical energy is produced as a result of

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The invention of the automobile dramatically increased the demand for oil products.

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Which of the following best matches the description? -Period of time when plant material accumulated in swamps and was ultimately converted to coal.

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Which of the following best matches the description? -Twenty-five countries that consume over half the world's energy.

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All organisms require a constant input of energy.

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The most energy-demanding activity in a typical home is

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The first transfer of energy on Earth occurs

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Analysts predict that the worldwide demand for energy will decrease in the future.

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The Industrial Revolution

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The majority of all electric energy is produced as a result of the burning of fossil fuels.

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