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Chapter 13 Questions Flashcards

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Which is NOT an ex. Of potentially renewable/nondepletable energy

Solar E; Nuc. E; Wind E; Geothermal E; hydroelectricity

A

Nuclear energy

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Renewable energy is BEST described as

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Those that are, or can be, perpetually available

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Which of the following isn’t ultimately solar based?

Wind; biomass; tides; coal; hydroelectricoty

A

Tides

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The primary source of renewable energy in the US is…?

A

Biomass & hydroelectricity

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What BEST describes US energy use

A

Electricity generation is the largest end use of energy in the US

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What BEST describes renewable energy in the US?

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It’s largest contribution is to the electricity generator sector

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What must humans consider to achieve E. sustainability

1. Build big power plants ; 2. Improve E efficiency ; 3. Develop new E technology

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2 & 3 only

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