Environmental and Conservation Biology

One limitation to using newer forms of energy in the United States is the aging power grid which ...

One limitation to using newer forms of energy in the United States is the aging power grid which ...

One limitation to using newer forms of energy in the United States is the aging power grid which will require trillions of dollars to upgrade.

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zudomusti

Given that carbon emissions are causing global warming and that these emissions must be reduced, ...

Given that carbon emissions are causing global warming and that these emissions must be reduced, ...

Given that carbon emissions are causing global warming and that these emissions must be reduced, describe the many reasons why renewable energy sources are not being utilized to a larger extent by most nations of the world.

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zudomusti

Describe the pros and cons of nuclear power as an increasing part of the energy supply for your ...

Describe the pros and cons of nuclear power as an increasing part of the energy supply for your ...

Describe the pros and cons of nuclear power as an increasing part of the energy supply for your country in the coming century.

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zudomusti

Consider Figure 9.23. List the three safest forms of energy and the three most deadly. How does this ...

Consider Figure 9.23. List the three safest forms of energy and the three most deadly. How does this ...

Consider Figure 9.23. List the three safest forms of energy and the three most deadly. How does this compare to the perception of the general public regarding safe energy choices?

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zudomusti

How much are greenhouse gas emissions expected to increase by 2050?

How much are greenhouse gas emissions expected to increase by 2050?

How much are greenhouse gas emissions expected to increase by 2050?
A) -10%
B) 10%
C) 40%
D) 80%

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zudomusti

Energy poverty is the term that describes:

Energy poverty is the term that describes:

Energy poverty is the term that describes:
A) Lack of access to any fuels source whatsoever
B) Lack of access to electricity or other modern energy services
C) Limited access to modern energy services
D) Access to fossil fuel prod

ebuch_2200   107   1 Reply

zudomusti

How much more carbon dioxide emissions do China and India now produce compared to their emissions in ...

How much more carbon dioxide emissions do China and India now produce compared to their emissions in ...

How much more carbon dioxide emissions do China and India now produce compared to their emissions in 1980?
A) 100%
B) 200%
C) 300%
D) 400%

ebuch_2200   88   1 Reply

bigrob1979

Which country uses the most energy?

Which country uses the most energy?

Which country uses the most energy?
A) United States
B) India
C) China
D) Russia

dada83   47   1 Reply

zudomusti

In the Asia-Pacific region, which energy source is used the most to power the region?

In the Asia-Pacific region, which energy source is used the most to power the region?

In the Asia-Pacific region, which energy source is used the most to power the region?
A) Natural gas
B) Oil
C) Coal
D) Nuclear

ebuch_2200   76   1 Reply

zudomusti

By 2050, what is the best-case scenario for the percentage of world energy needs that will be ...

By 2050, what is the best-case scenario for the percentage of world energy needs that will be ...

By 2050, what is the best-case scenario for the percentage of world energy needs that will be powered by clean, renewable sources?
A) 10%
B) 20%
C) 30%
D) 50%

ebuch_2200   55   1 Reply

bigrob1979

China is building a new coal-fired power plant every:

China is building a new coal-fired power plant every:

China is building a new coal-fired power plant every:
A) Week
B) Two weeks
C) Month
D) Two months

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zudomusti

What percentage of the total energy available in coal are coal plants typically able to convert into ...

What percentage of the total energy available in coal are coal plants typically able to convert into ...

What percentage of the total energy available in coal are coal plants typically able to convert into electricity?
A) 90%
B) 60%
C) 30%
D) 15%

ebuch_2200   96   1 Reply

zudomusti

Which of the following is NOT true about natural gas?

Which of the following is NOT true about natural gas?

Which of the following is NOT true about natural gas?
A) Cheaper than coal
B) Cleaner than coal
C) Richer in energy than coal
D) Burns more efficiently than coal

ebuch_2200   60   1 Reply

zudomusti

Which form of natural gas extraction has become very controversial?

Which form of natural gas extraction has become very controversial?

Which form of natural gas extraction has become very controversial?
A) Mountain top removal
B) Offshore drilling
C) Hydraulic fracturing
D) Tar sand removal

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bigrob1979

Which of the following countries does NOT have a large supply of natural gas reserves?

Which of the following countries does NOT have a large supply of natural gas reserves?

Which of the following countries does NOT have a large supply of natural gas reserves?
A) China
B) United States
C) Russia
D) Canada

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zudomusti

Which of the following regions has the largest natural gas reserves?

Which of the following regions has the largest natural gas reserves?

Which of the following regions has the largest natural gas reserves?
A) United States
B) Russia
C) China
D) Middle East

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bigrob1979

Oil is the dominant energy source for:

Oil is the dominant energy source for:

Oil is the dominant energy source for:
A) Electricity
B) Heating
C) Transportation
D) All of the above

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zudomusti

Which of the following is NOT considered a drawback of extracting oil from tar sands?

Which of the following is NOT considered a drawback of extracting oil from tar sands?

Which of the following is NOT considered a drawback of extracting oil from tar sands?
A) More expensive to mine
B) Harms the environment
C) Uses large quantities of water
D) All of the above are drawbacks

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zudomusti

In the next ten years, which of the following countries will become totally dependent on imported ...

In the next ten years, which of the following countries will become totally dependent on imported ...

In the next ten years, which of the following countries will become totally dependent on imported oil, thus greatly decreasing its national security?
A) China
B) Canada
C) Nigeria
D) United States

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bigrob1979

In China, what percentage of its citizens own cars?

In China, what percentage of its citizens own cars?

In China, what percentage of its citizens own cars?
A) 1%
B) 5%
C) 10%
D) 25%

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bigrob1979

In 2010, which of the countries listed below had the highest vehicle mileage standard?

In 2010, which of the countries listed below had the highest vehicle mileage standard?

In 2010, which of the countries listed below had the highest vehicle mileage standard?
A) China
B) United States
C) Japan
D) South Korea

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zudomusti

Which of the following has NOT been a cause of the decline of nuclear power plant construction in ...

Which of the following has NOT been a cause of the decline of nuclear power plant construction in ...

Which of the following has NOT been a cause of the decline of nuclear power plant construction in the United States in the past 30 years?
A) Costly electricity
B) Fatalities associated with accidents
C) Security concerns
D) Waste

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zudomusti

New fast breeder nuclear reactors can reuse what percentage of their waste as fuel?

New fast breeder nuclear reactors can reuse what percentage of their waste as fuel?

New fast breeder nuclear reactors can reuse what percentage of their waste as fuel?
A) 25%
B) 60%
C) 75%
D) 95%

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bigrob1979

Which of the following is NOT considered an advantage that nuclear power has over solar power?

Which of the following is NOT considered an advantage that nuclear power has over solar power?

Which of the following is NOT considered an advantage that nuclear power has over solar power?
A) Easily connected to the existing power grid
B) Produces more energy
C) Much safer
D) Produce electricity 24 hours per day

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zudomusti

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a renewable energy source?

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a renewable energy source?

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a renewable energy source?
A) Biomass
B) Nuclear
C) Ocean tides
D) Geothermal

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zudomusti

Which of the following renewable energy sources is considered to be lowest cost?

Which of the following renewable energy sources is considered to be lowest cost?

Which of the following renewable energy sources is considered to be lowest cost?
A) Solar
B) Wind
C) Hydroelectric
D) Geothermal

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bigrob1979

How much energy can a modern wind turbine generate?

How much energy can a modern wind turbine generate?

How much energy can a modern wind turbine generate?
A) 100 megawatts
B) 1 gigawatt
C) 5 gigawatts
D) 1 terawatt

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bigrob1979

Which of the solar power sources listed below uses movable mirrors?

Which of the solar power sources listed below uses movable mirrors?

Which of the solar power sources listed below uses movable mirrors?
A) Concentrated solar power
B) Photovoltaic cells
C) Updraft towers
D) None of the above

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bigrob1979

Which of the solar power sources listed below uses thin sheets of plastic?

Which of the solar power sources listed below uses thin sheets of plastic?

Which of the solar power sources listed below uses thin sheets of plastic?
A) Concentrated solar power
B) Photovoltaic cells
C) Updraft towers
D) None of the above

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zudomusti

Which of the following renewable energy sources is always reliable and predictable?

Which of the following renewable energy sources is always reliable and predictable?

Which of the following renewable energy sources is always reliable and predictable?
A) Tidal energy
B) Solar energy
C) Wind power
D) Hydroelectric

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zudomusti

Using which of the following biofuels has caused world food prices to rise?

Using which of the following biofuels has caused world food prices to rise?

Using which of the following biofuels has caused world food prices to rise?
A) Sugarcane
B) Sugar beet
C) Corn
D) Switch grass

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zudomusti

Which of the following has the greatest amount of oil content necessary to produce biodiesel fuel?

Which of the following has the greatest amount of oil content necessary to produce biodiesel fuel?

Which of the following has the greatest amount of oil content necessary to produce biodiesel fuel?
A) Corn
B) Soy
C) Canola
D) Algae

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bigrob1979

How many U.S. states have adopted renewable portfolio standards (RPS)?

How many U.S. states have adopted renewable portfolio standards (RPS)?

How many U.S. states have adopted renewable portfolio standards (RPS)?
A) 1
B) 17
C) 27
D) All 50

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bigrob1979

Which factor below increases the cost of using solar and wind energy sources?

Which factor below increases the cost of using solar and wind energy sources?

Which factor below increases the cost of using solar and wind energy sources?
A) Wind does not always blow.
B) Sun does not always shine.
C) Facilities pay for access to the grid even when not using the grid.
D) All of the above

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zudomusti

Which of the following statements is NOT true about energy in this century?

Which of the following statements is NOT true about energy in this century?

Which of the following statements is NOT true about energy in this century?
A) Renewables have the potential to greatly reduce the need for coal-generated electricity.
B) Biofuels can make up the difference in oil shortfall.
C) Coal, o

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zudomusti

What did the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report (2007) consider to be a safe level of warming? What value ...

What did the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report (2007) consider to be a safe level of warming? What value ...

What did the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report (2007) consider to be a safe level of warming? What value of atmospheric CO2 is the maximum allowable amount not to exceed this safe level?

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zudomusti

List three of the nine main SMART goals.

List three of the nine main SMART goals.

List three of the nine main SMART goals.

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bigrob1979

List the four major areas of activity that contain the 18 carbon wedges.

List the four major areas of activity that contain the 18 carbon wedges.

List the four major areas of activity that contain the 18 carbon wedges.

dada83   59   1 Reply

bigrob1979

Geoengineering technologies include solar radiation management (SRM) and carbon dioxide reduction ...

Geoengineering technologies include solar radiation management (SRM) and carbon dioxide reduction ...

Geoengineering technologies include solar radiation management (SRM) and carbon dioxide reduction (CDR). Define SRM and CDR and provide one example technology being considered for each.

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bigrob1979

Both population growth and poverty are major drivers of climate change today.

Both population growth and poverty are major drivers of climate change today.

Both population growth and poverty are major drivers of climate change today.

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bigrob1979