Question 1

The country that is the world's largest producer of geothermal electricity is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   Finland
B)   China
C)   Iceland
D)   the Philippines
E)   the United States

Question 2

Geothermal heat pumps and geothermal exchange may be used to tap the geothermal energy stored in the earth's mantle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is not a means to cool a building naturally?

Accepted Answer

A)   building orientation to catch the sun
B)   a living roof
C)   open windows to catch the breeze
D)   light-colored roof
E)   awnings,window overhangs

Question 4

Which of the following is a disadvantage of hydroelectric plants?

Accepted Answer

A)   low net energy
B)   large land disturbance
C)   little untapped potential
D)   high-cost electricity
E)   high emissions of carbon dioxide

Question 5

What is the world's most energy-efficient country?

Accepted Answer

A)   China
B)   United States
C)   France
D)   Germany
E)   Denmark

Question 6

Designing buildings based on energy-efficient,resource-efficient,and money-saving designs is referred to as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Designing buildings based on energy-efficient,resource-efficient,and money-saving designs...

Question 7

Discuss the three strategies governments can use to help stimulate or reduce the short-term and long-term use of a particular energy resource.

Accepted Answer

First,they can keep the prices of the se...

Question 8

____________________ automatically adjust the tint of glass to reflect or absorb light.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ automatically adjust the tint of glass...

Question 9

Switching the United States to a smart electric grid would save the U.S.economy what amount per year over the next 20 years?

Accepted Answer

A)   $1 trillion
B)   $800 billion
C)   $500 billion
D)   $100 billion
E)   $1 billion

Question 10

What are some of the major problems with using cellulosic ethanol? How do these affect its potential use?

Accepted Answer

The process for converting cellulosic ma...

Question 11

Which of the following is not considered biomass?

Accepted Answer

A)   wood
B)   crop residues
C)   charcoal
D)   animal manure
E)   coal

Question 12

China and the United States,combined,use what percentage of the world's energy?

Accepted Answer

A)   19%
B)   29%
C)   39%
D)   49%
E)   59%

Question 13

Tapping just 2% of the hot,dry rock geothermal energy in the U.S.could produce how much of the energy needed by the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

A)   50% of the energy for electricity
B)   three-fourths of all energy
C)   all the energy necessary for electricity
D)   10 times the energy needed from coal burning power plants
E)   2,000 times the current annual use of electricity

Question 14

According to the United Nations,about 60% of all the world's potential for hydropower has been developed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The weakness of electric cars is their ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   noise level
B)   maintenance cost
C)   batteries
D)   slow acceleration
E)   price

Question 16

What percentage of the commercial energy used in the United States is wasted unnecessarily?

Accepted Answer

A)   11%
B)   23%
C)   33%
D)   43%
E)   51%

Question 17

What can individuals do to shift to more sustainable energy use?

Accepted Answer

Walk,bike,or use mass transit to commute...

Question 18

The chief ingredient of most solar cells is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   silicon
B)   sodium
C)   chromium
D)   arsenic
E)   calcium

Question 19

Fuel efficiency for all types of cars would nearly double if ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   all cars were diesels
B)   all cars used wind power
C)   all cars had smaller engines
D)   all cars were made from ultrastrong,ultralight composite materials
E)   all cars were shared

Question 20

The promotion that hybrid cars do not contribute to climate change because they do not emit carbon dioxide is correct,but misleading.Explain why this statement is misleading.

Accepted Answer

The process of manufacturing the cars do...

Exam 16: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

The country that is the world's largest producer of geothermal electricity is ____.

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Tapping just 2% of the hot,dry rock geothermal energy in the U.S.could produce how much of the energy needed by the U.S.?

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What percentage of the commercial energy used in the United States is wasted unnecessarily?

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Switching the United States to a smart electric grid would save the U.S.economy what amount per year over the next 20 years?

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What is the world's most energy-efficient country?

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Which of the following is not considered biomass?

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According to the United Nations,about 60% of all the world's potential for hydropower has been developed.

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Which of the following is not a means to cool a building naturally?

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Discuss the three strategies governments can use to help stimulate or reduce the short-term and long-term use of a particular energy resource.

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Geothermal heat pumps and geothermal exchange may be used to tap the geothermal energy stored in the earth's mantle.

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Which of the following is a disadvantage of hydroelectric plants?

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What are some of the major problems with using cellulosic ethanol? How do these affect its potential use?

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China and the United States,combined,use what percentage of the world's energy?

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The weakness of electric cars is their ____.

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____________________ automatically adjust the tint of glass to reflect or absorb light.

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Designing buildings based on energy-efficient,resource-efficient,and money-saving designs is referred to as ____________________.

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The promotion that hybrid cars do not contribute to climate change because they do not emit carbon dioxide is correct,but misleading.Explain why this statement is misleading.

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What can individuals do to shift to more sustainable energy use?

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Fuel efficiency for all types of cars would nearly double if ____.

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The chief ingredient of most solar cells is ____.

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