APES Energy Part 1
Quiz by Daniel Garrett
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- Q1All of the potential energy in the bond of coal is not able to be converted into electrical energy. Which law of thermodynamics explains this?Second LawNeither LawFirst Law30s
- Q2Which of the following sources of energy is renewable?Natural GasGeothermalCoalNuclear30s
- Q3Which sector of the American society utilizes the most energy?TransportationIndustryResidentialCommercial30s
- Q4Which sector of American Society utilizes the least energy?ResidentialTransportationResidential30s
- Q5During what time frame did petroleum take over as the largest energy source for the United States?2000s1920s1950s1990s30s
- Q6Using clean coal is a new process to reduce emissions. One aspect is to capture emissions before they enter the atmosphere. What component is responsible for this?PulverizersGypsumizersWet ScrubbersLime Sequesters30s
- Q7Which emission from burning coal is the most problematic?Carbon DioxideSulfur DioxideCarbon MonoxideMethane30s
- Q8What is happening to the Economic Return on Investment (EROI) for petroleum?It is decreasing over timeIt is stableIt is increasing over time30s
- Q9Which of the following currently has the highest Economic Return on Investment (EROI)?CoalWindHydroelectricNuclear30s
- Q10What element is best utilized to produce nuclear energy?Plutonium - 238Uranium - 238Plutonium - 235Uranium - 23530s
- Q11What type of reaction produces the energy needed to heat water and create steam at a nuclear power plant?nuclear fission chain reactionProtonic fission chain reactionNeutronic fusion chain reactionnuclear fusion chain reaction30s
- Q12Which element is utilized in the production of nuclear energy to slow down the chain reaction and prevent explosions?CarbonBeriliumBoronNitrogen30s
- Q13Which type of nuclear reactor is safer to use?Pressurized water reactorBoiling water reactor30s
- Q14What is the first location for storage of spent fuel rods?Dry casks on siteIn spaceIn the Yucca MountainsPool casks on site30s
- Q15What is the equivalent of 1 watt?100 Joules / second1 Joule / second1 kWh1000 KJ30s