Energy Quiz Flashcards
The splitting of a heavier atomic nucleus into smaller, lighter nuclei is…
fusion
fission
half-life
gamma radiation
fission
Which of the following types of coal has the highest energy quality, the lowest sulfur content and takes the longest to form?
Peat
Lignite
Anthracite
bituminous
Anthracite
Cogeneration is the simultaneous generation of
Heat and power
Mechanical energy and power
Steam and condensate
All of the above
Heat and power
What is the purpose of Combined Heat and Power/Cogeneration?
To increase the efficiency of power plants
To reduce energy loss during transmission
To capture heat generated by power plants and use it for useful work
To generate electricity from fossil fuels
To capture heat generated by power plants and use it for useful work
Which of the following are drawbacks of using coal as an energy source (choose all that apply)
Releases mercury
Underground mining is dangerous
releases greenhouse gases
contributes to acid rain
Coal provides low quality energy
Releases mercury
Underground mining is dangerous
releases greenhouse gases
contributes to acid rain
Which of the following terms can be associated with a fission reaction?
Positive feedback loop
Kinetic energy release from fragmented nuclei
Heavier nuclei create
Chemical energy created
Chain reaction
Positive feedback loop
Kinetic energy release from fragmented nuclei
Chain reaction
Which answer represents the order the coal is found in the ground from OLDEST to YOUNGEST?
Anthracite, Lignite, Sub-bituminous, Bituminous
Anthracite, Sub-bituminous, Bituminous, Lignit
Anthracite, Bituminous, Sub-bituminous, Lignite
Anthracite, Bituminous, Lignite, Sub-bituminous
Anthracite, Bituminous, Sub-bituminous, Lignite
Largest industrial source of emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), a group of chemicals that contribute to the formation of ground-level ozone (smog).
Petroleum
Natural Gas
Nuclear
Coal
Petroleum
Which of the following are ways of obtaining coal? Select all that apply.
On-shore drilling
Mountaintop removal
Sub-surface mining
Off-shore drilling
Strip mining
Mountaintop removal
Sub-surface mining
Strip mining
Which of the following are stages in the production of uranium fuel pellets? (check all that apply)
Cracking
In-situ leaching
Refining
Enrichment
In-situ leaching
Enrichment
The initial energy required to start a combustion reaction is called
Potential Energy
Kinetic Energy
Chemical Potential Energy
Activation Energy
Activation Energy
James, Samuel, and Anika are planning a camping trip. They want to start a campfire. What are the reactants necessary for them to start the combustion reaction for the campfire?
Water and carbon dioxide
Hydrocarbon fuels and oxygen
Propane and butane
Gasoline and wood
Hydrocarbon fuels and oxygen
Very high temperature and pressure is required for:
Fission
Fusion
Radioactive Decay
Fusion
Which energy sources are considered fossil fuels? (Select All that apply)
coal
natural gas
petroleum
nuclear
solar
coal
natural gas
petroleum
Petroleum is formed from
Carbon dioxide
Small people in the ground
Phytoplankton (algae)
Dense forests
Phytoplankton (algae)
