Question 1

Which of the following processes involves the highest demand for energy?

Accepted Answer

electricity generation

Answer

transportation

Answer

heating

Question 2

Energy return on energy investment (EROEI) indicates that the source is

Accepted Answer

efficient

Answer

potentially renewable

Answer

non-renewable

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non-deplteable

Question 3

In what unit do electric companies charge for electricity?

Accepted Answer

kilowatt-hour

Answer

watt-hour

Answer

kilowatt

Answer

watt

Question 4

The purest form of coal is

Accepted Answer

anthracite

Answer

bituminous

Answer

lignite

Answer

peat

Question 5

Which part of a nuclear reactor provides the heat to generate steam?

Accepted Answer

reactor

Answer

water pump

Answer

condenser

Answer

control rods

Question 6

An energy source with a low EROEI is less efficient and _____________ than one with a high EROEI

Accepted Answer

more expensive

Answer

more hazardous

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more polluting

Answer

less expensive

Question 7

Ethanol is a biofuel that is used to supplement gasoline. Which energy source does ethanol fall under?

Accepted Answer

biomass

Answer

oil

Answer

solar

Answer

coal

Question 8

What type of rock is closely associated with natural gas deposits?

Accepted Answer

shale

Answer

coal

Answer

limestone

Answer

slate

Question 9

Which of the following is the most energy-efficient light bulb?

Accepted Answer

LED (light-emitting diode)

Answer

CFL (compact fluorescent)

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incandescent

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fluorescent

Question 10

Which energy source is most-used worldwide?

Accepted Answer

oil

Answer

natural gas

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hydroelectric

Answer

coal

Question 11

Which renewable energy source is most-used worldwide?

Accepted Answer

biomass

Answer

wind

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hydro

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solar

Question 12

Which energy resource is most-used in the generation of electricity?

Accepted Answer

coal

Answer

solar

Answer

hydro

Answer

nuclear

Question 13

Nuclear power plants can slow the rate of fission by

Accepted Answer

inserting control rods

Answer

removing control rods

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