Ch ap ter 21 M ult ipl e Ch oi ce Qu es tio ns

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1)

"New

renewables" are ________. A)

solar, wind, geothermal B)

wind, wood, alcohol C)

hydro, D)

biomass

coal, natural gas E)

fusion,

fission Answer:

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21.1 Sources of renewable energy, and potential for growth

2)

Currentl fastest-growing source of electricity generation using new renewable sources is y, the ________. A)

solar B)

wind C)

hydro D)

natural gas E)

coal Answer:

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21.1 Sources of renewable energy, and potential for growth

3)

Right behind

the correct answer in the preceding question as the second fastest-growing source is ________. A)

solar B)

wind C)

hydro D)

natural gas E)

coal Answer:

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21.1 Sources of renewable energy, and potential for growth

4)

The motivation to develop the new renewable energy sources comes from ________. primary A)

those who B)

believe conservation is important

those who C)

believe human health is impacted by smog and pollution

those who fuel dependence is suicide because it makes us vulnerable to the Middle East believe fossil D)

concerns over

E)

diminishing fossil fuel supplies and negative environmental impacts of fossil fuel use

concerns

that oxygen production by trees is endangered by fossil fuel use Answer:

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21.1 Sources of renewable energy, and potential for growth

5)

One of the

obstacles to the rapid replacement of nonrenewable energy sources with renewable energy sources is ________. A)

the B)

improvement in the infrastructure for using renewable energy sources

the lack of and private financial support for the development of renewable energy sources government C)

advancemen ts in technological development of renewable energy sources D)

the E)

motivation of private industry to proactively develop renewable energy sources

a unified energy

policy by the government that supports the development of alternative energy sources Answer:

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21.1 Sources of renewable energy, and potential for growth

6)

Which

of the following methods can be called passive solar energy collection? A)

using B)

heat-absorbing construction materials

rooftop solar panels C)

OTEC D)

photovoltaic cells E)

rooftop

flat-plate solar collectors Answer:

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21.2 Solar energy: how harnessed, advantages, disadvantages

7)

Solar

represents a minuscule portion of U.S. energy production because of ________. A)

technological limitations B)

lack of C)

investment

lack of D)

scientific interest

poor outlook for potential for this energy source E)

potential for pollution from this source of energy Answer:

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21.2 Solar energy: how harnessed, advantages, disadvantages

8)

A major advantage of solar power is that ________. A)

cost is B)

prohibitive even in developed countries

pollution is C)

high

not all D)

regions are sunny enough to provide adequate power with current technology

there is a E)

lack of knowledge on long-term impacts

solar

systems provide local, decentralized control over power Answer:

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21.2 Solar energy: how harnessed, advantages, disadvantages

9)

A major disadvantage of solar power is ________. A)

its B)

cost-effectiveness compared to other types of power

its efficiency level compared to other types of power C)

the variation in sunshine around the world D)

that there is a lack of knowledge on long-term economic impacts E)

that solar systems decentralize control over electrical energy Answer:

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21.2 Solar energy: how harnessed, advantages, disadvantages

10)

Prior to 1950, the main use of windmills in the United States was for ________. A)

energy B)

generation

grinding C)

grain for bread

pumping D)

water for irrigating crops

draining E)

wetlands

pumping

drinking water for cattle Answer:

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21.3 Wind energy: how harnessed, advantages, disadvantages

11)

Windmil l towers are generally more productive if they are ________. A)

higher, to B)

minimize turbulence and maximize wind speed

lower, to C)

minimize turbulence and maximize wind speed

higher, to D)

minimize the number of birds that interfere with blade turning

lower, to E)

increase heat convection from the ground

higher, to increase heat convection from the ground Answer:

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21.3 Wind energy: how harnessed, advantages, disadvantages

12)

A major disadvantage to using wind to produce electricity is ________. A)

the B)

emissions it produces once in place

its energy C)

efficiency compared to conventional power sources

that people can use a single mill or develop a large-scale wind farm D)

the initial E)

startup cost

that land can be leased for wind power development Answer:

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21.3 Wind energy: how harnessed, advantages, disadvantages

13)

A major to the establishment of wind farms near population centers that need them is obstacle ________. A)

the lack of B)

infrastructure to support wind-generated electricity

NIMBY C)

the lack of D)

financial support for the construction of wind farms

the lack of E)

government support for the construction of wind farms

the lack of large land areas needed to construct wind farms Answer:

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21.3 Wind energy: how harnessed, advantages, disadvantages

14)

Offshore wind farms are being seriously considered because ________. A)

they are B)

more aesthetically pleasing

they do not interfere with bird migration routes C)

wind speeds are higher and turbulence is lower D)

development of land for human use is pushing wind farms to open water E)

maintenance costs are less than they are on land Answer:

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21.3 Wind energy: how harnessed, advantages, disadvantages

15)

The practice of geothermal power generation may not provide a practical renewable current energy source because ________. A)

in many B)

cases, the heated groundwater is used much faster than it is recharged

in many C)

cases, the magma is used faster than it is recharged

power plants have high maintenance costs D)

in some E)

instances, pollution emissions can be very high

geologically heated groundwater is unsuitable for these plants and must be purified first Answer:

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21.4 Geothermal: how harnessed, advantages, disadvantages

16)

Potentia l energy sources from oceans ________. A)

chemolumin escent bacteria B)

motion of C)

currents, waves and tides; ocean thermal energy

solar D)

reflection

lightning E)

strikes in salt water

magnetic field generators Answer:

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21.5 Ocean energy: how harnessed, advantages, disadvantages

17)

One

major reason for the lack of development in oceanic energy sources is ________. A)

the potential substantial negative impact on marine and estuarine ecosystems B)

the lack of C)

funding

that oceanic processes are not completely understood D)

the lack of E)

technological advancement

the lack of political support Answer:

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21.5 Ocean energy: how harnessed, advantages, disadvantages

18)

The

largest problem with adopting the new technology of renewable resources is ________. A)

in evaluating the scientific and economic impacts B)

that the C)

start-up costs are high

that D)

long-term maintenance costs are higher than those for fossil fuels

that advances have not been made in the last 30 years to meet our energy needs technological E)

that energy production facilities are not located near consumers Answer:

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21.1 Sources of renewable energy, and potential for growth

19)

Althoug PV-generated electricity as a power source is cleaner than burning fossil fuels, the h solar- problem with this electricity is that it ________. A)

is dangerous if stored too long B)

cannot be C)

stored easily in large quantities for use when and where it is needed

is not D)

sufficiently understood

will be E)

replaced shortly with other sources of power for homes

is less

efficient than fossil fuels Answer:

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21.1 Sources of renewable energy, and potential for growth

20)

Fuel cell technology has been used in the United States since the 1960s because ________. A)

it was B)

originally slated for use in cars by Ford

it was used widely in NASA's spaceflight programs C)

the D)

visionaries of the fuel companies saw the need to develop this technology

the U.S. E)

government wanted it for use in Vietnam

this is not correct; it has never been used in the United States Answer:

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21.6 Hydrogen fuel cells and future options

21)

One

difficulty with the process of using hydrogen as a power source is that it ________. A)

is not B)

properly understood

is less C)

efficient than fossil fuels

requires a D)

fuel that is a nonrenewable resource

requires an E)

energy investment to begin the process

has highly volatile and dangerous components Answer:

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21.6 Hydrogen fuel cells and future options

22)

Whethe hydrogen-based energy system is environmentally cleaner than a fossil fuel system ra depends on ________. A)

the car B)

driven

the source of oxygen used for the process C)

how the D)

hydrogen is extracted

governmenta l incentives for research E)

this is not correct; hydrogen is always cleaner Answer:

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21.6 Hydrogen fuel cells and future options

23)

One

advantage of using hydrogen fuel cells is ________. A)

the potential for production of greenhouse gases B)

the ease of C)

transporting and storage

the energy D)

efficiency

that they are nonpolluting E)

the low

impact on atmospheric ozone Answer:

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21.6 Hydrogen fuel cells and future options

24)

The

chemical product of using hydrogen as an energy source is ________. A)

ingestion B)

combustion C)

water D)

molecules

incineration E)

electrolysis Answer:

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21.6 Hydrogen fuel cells and future options

25)

Mary Ann is

looking at alternate energy sources for her home in the country, particularly wind and solar. She needs to consider ________. A)

impact of air pollution on the community B)

the amount of year-round sunshine where she lives, wind speeds, startup costs C)

the mean D)

temperature where she lives

the amount of year-round rain where she lives E)

the elevation above seal level Answer:

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21.6 Hydrogen fuel cells and future options

26)

A major ge that hydrogen-generated electricity has over other new renewable energy sources advanta is that it ________. A)

is less B)

expensive

creates C)

greenhouse gases but no acid deposition

can be D)

produced where and when electricity is needed

converts the kinetic energy of earth processes to electrical energy E)

already has an infrastructure in place for using hydrogen as fuel Answer:

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21.6 Hydrogen fuel cells and future options

27)

U.S.

geothermal energy is most available in ________. A)

the NE B)

the SE C)

Texas D)

the West E)

the Florida Keys Answer:

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21.4 Geothermal: how harnessed, advantages, disadvantages

28)

Wind

will not be a major energy resource in ________. A)

the SE B)

the NW C)

California D)

Texas E)

the NE Answer:

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21.3 Wind ener gy: how harn esse d, adva ntage s, disad vanta ges