Question 1

Many people think that our emphasis should shift from finding alternative sources of energy to increasing the energy efficiency and energy conservation. Distinguish between these two terms and provide examples of what consumers can be doing to improve your energy efficiency and energy conservation.

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Energy efficiency involves adopting newe...

Question 2

Which of the following is not a current or planned use for the electricity generated by fuel cells?

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A)  to run automobiles
B)  to power cell phones
C)  to replace nuclear technology
D)  to lessen dependence on fossil fuels
E)  to run city busesF) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 3

The United States is the world's largest producer of geothermal electricity.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Where does the energy needed to run a geothermal plant in California originate?

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A)  solar
B)  subsurface coal mining
C)  photovoltaic cell
D)  geysers
E)  volcanismF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 5

____________ uses solar energy to heat a fluid and then transfer the solar heat directly to an interior space.

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Active sol...

Question 6

Energy efficiency is using less energy by reducing energy use and waste.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Islands, coastal areas, mountain passes, and grasslands are areas very well suited for harnessing wind energy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Photovoltaic systems are characterized by all of the following except

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A)  directly converting sunlight into electricity.
B)  minimal maintenance.
C)  producing no pollution.
D)  functioning on cloudy or rainy days.
E)  minimal space requirement for large-scale use.F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 9

What is the purpose of the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA)? For a washing Machine the EF (energy factor)Indicates the number of complete cycles a washer will operate while using one kilowatt-hour of electricity. The current federal standard for energy efficient washers is an EF of 1.5, while Energy Star washers require an EF of 2.5. Explain why the Energy star appliance results in energy conservation.

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The National Appliance Energy Conservati...

Question 10

_________ is a form of hydropower that converts the energy of the tides into electricity or other useful forms of power.

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The answer of _________ is a form of hydropower that...

Question 11

____________ is using less energy to accomplish a given task.

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The answer of ____________ is using less energy to accomplish...

Question 12

Fuel cells represent the most promising way to use hydrogen.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Passive solar heating refers to using

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A)  the sun's energy, collected by solar panels, to generate electricity
B)  plant and animal material as fuel to generate heat
C)  sun's energy to heat building without pumps or fans to distribute the heat
D)  recycled water to cool the nuclear reactor in power plants
E)  solar-generated hydrogen to produce water and heatF) B) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

Which of these appliances' annual use is the least energy efficient?

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A)  television
B)  water heater
C)  refrigerator
D)  washing machine
E)  clothes dryerF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

What type of solar heating system would be most efficient at producing high-temperature water for industrial applications or steam to run turbines that generate electricity?

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A)  fuel cells that directly convert chemical energy into electricity.
B)  biomass generators that burn natural materials to generate heat.
C)  solar thermal electric generation systems using mirrors or lenses to concentrate sunlight to heat water.
D)  passive solar systems that use building design to maximize winter sunlight to heat water.
E)  convection solar heating systems that circulate warm air throughout the liquid.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

Why is biomass an attractive source of energy?

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A)  a shift to biofuels from petroleum-based fuels would be seamless
B)  it makes use of waste products, reducing waste disposal problems
C)  it reduces our dependence on fossil fuels
D)  it produces lower levels of sulfur and ash than coal combustion
E)  all of these choicesF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

The diagram below is an energy efficient technology called

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A)  a biogas digester.
B)  unlimited renewable energy for consumers.
C)  energy star labeling program (ESLP) .
D)  cogeneration or combined heat and power (CHP) .
E)  mass-to-energy system.F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 18

Solar technologies can provide many services for homes. Define four consumer solar technologies and discuss their applications in improving a home's energy efficiency. Discuss the advantages and the drawbacks for each technologies implementation.

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Direct solar energy can be used passivel...

Question 19

Wind energy is a direct form of solar energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Comparatively, which of the following energy resources has the overall lowest operating costs, lowest environmental impact, and highest efficiency?

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A)  tidal energy
B)  geothermal energy
C)  photovoltaics
D)  nuclear power
E)  fossil fuelsF) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Exam 18: Renewable Energy Resources

_________ is a form of hydropower that converts the energy of the tides into electricity or other useful forms of power.

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The United States is the world's largest producer of geothermal electricity.

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Passive solar heating refers to using

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Photovoltaic systems are characterized by all of the following except

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Where does the energy needed to run a geothermal plant in California originate?

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Wind energy is a direct form of solar energy.

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Islands, coastal areas, mountain passes, and grasslands are areas very well suited for harnessing wind energy.

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____________ is using less energy to accomplish a given task.

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Why is biomass an attractive source of energy?

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Comparatively, which of the following energy resources has the overall lowest operating costs, lowest environmental impact, and highest efficiency?

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Solar technologies can provide many services for homes. Define four consumer solar technologies and discuss their applications in improving a home's energy efficiency. Discuss the advantages and the drawbacks for each technologies implementation.

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____________ uses solar energy to heat a fluid and then transfer the solar heat directly to an interior space.

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Many people think that our emphasis should shift from finding alternative sources of energy to increasing the energy efficiency and energy conservation. Distinguish between these two terms and provide examples of what consumers can be doing to improve your energy efficiency and energy conservation.

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Energy efficiency involves adopting newe...
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Fuel cells represent the most promising way to use hydrogen.

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What type of solar heating system would be most efficient at producing high-temperature water for industrial applications or steam to run turbines that generate electricity?

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The diagram below is an energy efficient technology called

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Which of the following is not a current or planned use for the electricity generated by fuel cells?

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Energy efficiency is using less energy by reducing energy use and waste.

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Which of these appliances' annual use is the least energy efficient?

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_________ is a form of hydropower that converts the energy of the tides into electricity or other useful forms of power.

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The United States is the world's largest producer of geothermal electricity.

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Passive solar heating refers to using

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Photovoltaic systems are characterized by all of the following except

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Where does the energy needed to run a geothermal plant in California originate?

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Wind energy is a direct form of solar energy.

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Islands, coastal areas, mountain passes, and grasslands are areas very well suited for harnessing wind energy.

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____________ is using less energy to accomplish a given task.

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Why is biomass an attractive source of energy?

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Comparatively, which of the following energy resources has the overall lowest operating costs, lowest environmental impact, and highest efficiency?

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____________ uses solar energy to heat a fluid and then transfer the solar heat directly to an interior space.

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Many people think that our emphasis should shift from finding alternative sources of energy to increasing the energy efficiency and energy conservation. Distinguish between these two terms and provide examples of what consumers can be doing to improve your energy efficiency and energy conservation.

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Fuel cells represent the most promising way to use hydrogen.

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What type of solar heating system would be most efficient at producing high-temperature water for industrial applications or steam to run turbines that generate electricity?

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The diagram below is an energy efficient technology called

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Which of the following is not a current or planned use for the electricity generated by fuel cells?

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Energy efficiency is using less energy by reducing energy use and waste.

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