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1
Although nuclear energy is not based on fossil fuels, why is it considered a non-
renewable energy source?
It is dependent on a limited, mined mineral.
It can only be used for brief periods of time without causing environmental
damage.
It takes hundreds to thousands of years to break down its byproducts.
It is not a process that occurs naturally on the planet.
2
Choose the statement about the carbon footprint that is FALSE.
It is a tool that measures the use of non-renewable energy sources.
It is used to increase awareness of environmental impact.
It is one factor that contributes to an ecological footprint.
It can be determined for an individual, a population, or a region.
3
Which of the following is an effect of ozone layer depletion?
Emphysema, asthma, and bronchitis are more prevalent.
Bodies of water become acidic, disrupting ecosystems.
Increased levels of lead, radon, or asbestos.
Increased rates of skin cancer.
4
Stanley hires a company to trim the trees in his yard. Afterward, he burns the branches,
twigs, and scraps in his fireplace.
Which of the following kinds of energy is Stanley using to heat his home?
Geothermal
Fossil fuels
Photovoltaic
Biomass
5
Which effect of climate change will prompt changes in agricultural practices?
Decreased rainfall affects hydroelectric energy produced by a dam.
Warming temperatures bring new pests into an area.
Part of a beach erodes due to rising sea levels.
Heat-related deaths rise for a population as temperatures increase.
6
To use biomass as an energy source to heat a home, one would need a __________.
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, Coal-burning furnace
Wood-burning stove
Tank in which to store oil
Furnace that uses natural gas
7
Industry, forestry, and energy production are top sources of greenhouse gases.
Of the remaining sources listed below, which produces the greatest amount of
greenhouse gases?
Agriculture
Transportation
Water and wastewater
Residential and commercial buildings
8
When analyzing environmental issues, scientists try to predict future states or events, which
is difficult because so many factors are unknown. Nevertheless, predictions are valuable for
determining and managing risk.
Select the FALSE prediction for the future of the environment.
Global temperatures are expected to increase by up to 10 degrees over the next
100 years.
Fewer forests will mean more greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Overexploitation of plants and animals will decrease as endangered species
legislation is enforced.
Water pollution is expected to continue to deteriorate both ocean and fresh water
quality.
9
The results of the United States' energy policy include all of the following EXCEPT:
An emphasis on the sources of energy and the amount of energy produced
A continued dependence on burning fossil fuels for energy
An increase in the production of energy from renewable sources
A direct examination of environmental and human health impacts
10
Choose the statement that accurately describes natural gas.
Use of this energy source relies upon mined minerals and heat from radioactive
decay.
Widely used to heat water boilers, the steam from which drives a turbine that
produces electricity.
This liquid energy source has a number of different uses, from fuel to plastics.
Fracking has expanded access to methane that occurs naturally in underground
pockets.
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1
Although nuclear energy is not based on fossil fuels, why is it considered a non-
renewable energy source?
It is dependent on a limited, mined mineral.
It can only be used for brief periods of time without causing environmental
damage.
It takes hundreds to thousands of years to break down its byproducts.
It is not a process that occurs naturally on the planet.
2
Choose the statement about the carbon footprint that is FALSE.
It is a tool that measures the use of non-renewable energy sources.
It is used to increase awareness of environmental impact.
It is one factor that contributes to an ecological footprint.
It can be determined for an individual, a population, or a region.
3
Which of the following is an effect of ozone layer depletion?
Emphysema, asthma, and bronchitis are more prevalent.
Bodies of water become acidic, disrupting ecosystems.
Increased levels of lead, radon, or asbestos.
Increased rates of skin cancer.
4
Stanley hires a company to trim the trees in his yard. Afterward, he burns the branches,
twigs, and scraps in his fireplace.
Which of the following kinds of energy is Stanley using to heat his home?
Geothermal
Fossil fuels
Photovoltaic
Biomass
5
Which effect of climate change will prompt changes in agricultural practices?
Decreased rainfall affects hydroelectric energy produced by a dam.
Warming temperatures bring new pests into an area.
Part of a beach erodes due to rising sea levels.
Heat-related deaths rise for a population as temperatures increase.
6
To use biomass as an energy source to heat a home, one would need a __________.
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, Coal-burning furnace
Wood-burning stove
Tank in which to store oil
Furnace that uses natural gas
7
Industry, forestry, and energy production are top sources of greenhouse gases.
Of the remaining sources listed below, which produces the greatest amount of
greenhouse gases?
Agriculture
Transportation
Water and wastewater
Residential and commercial buildings
8
When analyzing environmental issues, scientists try to predict future states or events, which
is difficult because so many factors are unknown. Nevertheless, predictions are valuable for
determining and managing risk.
Select the FALSE prediction for the future of the environment.
Global temperatures are expected to increase by up to 10 degrees over the next
100 years.
Fewer forests will mean more greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Overexploitation of plants and animals will decrease as endangered species
legislation is enforced.
Water pollution is expected to continue to deteriorate both ocean and fresh water
quality.
9
The results of the United States' energy policy include all of the following EXCEPT:
An emphasis on the sources of energy and the amount of energy produced
A continued dependence on burning fossil fuels for energy
An increase in the production of energy from renewable sources
A direct examination of environmental and human health impacts
10
Choose the statement that accurately describes natural gas.
Use of this energy source relies upon mined minerals and heat from radioactive
decay.
Widely used to heat water boilers, the steam from which drives a turbine that
produces electricity.
This liquid energy source has a number of different uses, from fuel to plastics.
Fracking has expanded access to methane that occurs naturally in underground
pockets.
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