Question 1

A better alternative to using corn for the production of ethanol is ____________________ ethanol,produced from the inedible biomass of most plants.

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Question 2

The world's second-fastest-growing energy resource is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   hydroelectric dams
B)   wind power
C)   nuclear power
D)   coal-fired power plants
E)   tidal energyF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

An energy-efficient,digitally controlled,ultra-high-voltage system with superefficient transmission lines is referred to as a(n)____________________.

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Question 4

Analysts expect an increased number of ____________________ wind farms because of steadier air flow.

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Question 5

A(n)_______________ solar heating system captures energy from the sun by pumping a heat absorbing fluid through special collectors.

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Question 6

The U.S.Department of Energy estimates that the wind farms in North Dakota,Kansas,and Texas could meet the electricity needs of ____.

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A)   50% of their populations
B)   the populations of their states
C)   the population of the western United States
D)   the population of all the United States
E)   the population of the lower 48 statesF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

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

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Question 8

How can hydrothermal reservoirs be tapped?

Accepted Answer

This is done by drilling wells into the ...

Question 9

Which of the following is least likely to waste large amounts of energy and money when used?

Accepted Answer

A)   incandescent light bulbs
B)   internal combustion engine
C)   nuclear power plants
D)   coal-fired power plants
E)   mass transitF) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 10

Green building certification now exists in more than 100 countries around the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is not an effective means of saving energy in transportation?

Accepted Answer

A)   taxing gasoline
B)   switching from electrified rail systems to diesel-powered systems
C)   giving tax breaks on fuel efficient automobiles
D)   encouraging bicycle use by building bike lanes along highways and city streets
E)   building accessible mass transit systemsF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

The United States wastes almost none of its energy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is true about hydrogen?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is fairly rare in the universe.
B)   It is abundant in the atmosphere as a free gas.
C)   It has a high net energy yield.
D)   Hydrogen gas is a fuel produced by using other forms of energy.
E)   Hydrogen is a fuel resource like gasoline.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 14

One or more groups of suitcase sized ____________________ generators can be placed in any stream or river without altering its course and be used to produce electricity around the clock.

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The answer of One or more groups of suitcase sized...

Question 15

Unnecessary energy waste costs the United States an average of _____

Accepted Answer

A)   $570,000 per minute
B)   $475,000 per hour
C)   $1,000,000 per day
D)   $1,000,000,000 per month
E)   $10,000,000,000 per yearF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

Of all commercial energy used in the United States,roughly 35% is wasted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following cannot (at least currently) be used to generate electricity directly?

Accepted Answer

A)   ocean tides
B)   ocean waves
C)   heavy rains
D)   water behind dams
E)   flowing river waterF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

A(n)____________________ would require buyers of fuel-inefficient vehicles to pay a high fee,and the resulting revenues would be given to buyers of fuel-efficient vehicles as rebates.

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Question 19

Cutting down on energy waste has many benefits,yet few people take advantage of the cost savings.What is the least likely reason for this anomaly?

Accepted Answer

A)   The government gives tax breaks and subsidies to employees only.
B)   The market price for energy does not include environmental and health costs.
C)   There are very few incentives for consumers to use energy-efficient products.
D)   The government has placed too much focus on encouraging car fuel efficiency.
E)   People tend to resist change even if it saves them money.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

Which country currently gets almost half of its electricity by burning wood and agricultural waste for cogeneration?

Accepted Answer

A)   Austria
B)   Germany
C)   Denmark
D)   Brazil
E)   ChinaF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Exam 16: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Which country currently gets almost half of its electricity by burning wood and agricultural waste for cogeneration?

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The United States wastes almost none of its energy.

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One or more groups of suitcase sized ____________________ generators can be placed in any stream or river without altering its course and be used to produce electricity around the clock.

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Cutting down on energy waste has many benefits,yet few people take advantage of the cost savings.What is the least likely reason for this anomaly?

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Which of the following cannot (at least currently) be used to generate electricity directly?

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Which of the following is least likely to waste large amounts of energy and money when used?

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Of all commercial energy used in the United States,roughly 35% is wasted.

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The world's second-fastest-growing energy resource is ____.

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An energy-efficient,digitally controlled,ultra-high-voltage system with superefficient transmission lines is referred to as a(n)____________________.

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What is not an effective means of saving energy in transportation?

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How can hydrothermal reservoirs be tapped?

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Unnecessary energy waste costs the United States an average of _____

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A(n)____________________ would require buyers of fuel-inefficient vehicles to pay a high fee,and the resulting revenues would be given to buyers of fuel-efficient vehicles as rebates.

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Which of the following is true about hydrogen?

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A(n)_______________ solar heating system captures energy from the sun by pumping a heat absorbing fluid through special collectors.

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Analysts expect an increased number of ____________________ wind farms because of steadier air flow.

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A better alternative to using corn for the production of ethanol is ____________________ ethanol,produced from the inedible biomass of most plants.

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

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Green building certification now exists in more than 100 countries around the world.

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