Earth Science Geology, the Environment, and the Universe

Chapter 25: Energy Resources

Chapter Test Practice-English

1
__________ is the production of two usable forms of energy at the same time from the same process.
A)Cogeneration
B)Conservation
C)Sustainable energy
D)Energy efficiency
2
__________ is the use of energy resources in the most productive way.
A)Sustainable energy
B)Energy efficiency
C)Cogeneration
D)Renewable use
3
Which device uses an alternative source of energy?
A)fireplace
B)hybrid car
C)steam engine
D)battery operated toy
4
How is biodiesel produced?
A)conversion of plant and animal waste in a digester
B)conversion of anaerobic bacteria to carbon dioxide gas
C)conversion of used vegetable oil and animal fats
D)conversion of fermented wheat, barley and corn
5
What compound can be added to gasoline to make it burn more cleanly?
A)carbon dioxide
B)methane
C)ethanol
D)hydrogen peroxide
6
What is an example of a way to conserve energy in a home?
A)using incandescent lightbulbs
B)reducing the use of insulation
C)replacing old windows with new ones
D)removing weather-stripping around doorways
7
What is one negative effect of using energy generated by ocean waves?
A)It can disrupt marine ecosystems.
B)It is nonrenewable.
C)It pollutes Earth's atmosphere.
D)It is dependent upon sunny days.
8
What slows the decomposition of organic matter in a bog?
A)basic water and high oxygen levels
B)acidic waters and low oxygen levels
C)acidic waters and high oxygen levels
D)basic water and low oxygen levels
9
What type of compounds make up crude oil?
A)iron and carbon
B)silica and hydrogen
C)hydrogen and carbon
D)oxygen and carbon
10
What type of energy is being utilized in the figure?
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A)fossil fuels
B)geothermal
C)solar
D)wind
11
What type of fuel is being mined in the figure?
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A)fossil
B)wind
C)solar
D)nuclear
12
Which category of alternative energy uses heat from Earth's interior?
A)photovoltaic
B)hydroelectric
C)geothermal
D)aerodynamic
13
Which is an example of a way to improve efficiency in transportation?
A)use of fuel-efficient, hybrid, or electric cars
B)use of public transportation
C)use of sustainable energy resources
D)all of the above
14
Which of the houses pictured use an active form of an alternative energy source?
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A)A
B)B
C)neither
D)both
15
Why would living in a cold climate cause you to use more energy than living in a place that needs a lot of lights?
A)heating uses the highest percentage of energy
B)lighting is relatively cheap
C)lighting is the highest percentage of energy used by the average family
D)too much energy would be used to warm water
16
Wood is used by people in ______ countries as the primary source of fuel for heating and cooking.
A)industrial
B)developing
C)overpopulated
D)desert
17
Energy produced by water pushing against turbines is called __________.
A)hydroelectric
B)solar
C)fossil fuel
D)geothermal
18
__________ is the process in which a heavy nucleus divides to form smaller nuclei, one or two neutrons, and a large amount of energy.
A)Nuclear fission
B)Radioactive decay
C)Nuclear fusion
D)Nuclear reaction
19
Movement of carbon from the geosphere to the atmosphere can be accomplished by ________.
A)combustion
B)photosynthesis
C)respiration
D)all of the above
20
What type of bacteria can partially break down organic matter in low-oxygen environments?
A)aerobic bacteria
B)methane
C)anaerobic bacteria
D)phytoplankton
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