Renewable Energy

Which is not a form of biomass?

• Coal
• Ethanol
• Charcoal
• Manure

A hydroelectric power plant's rate of electricity generation depends on
I. The flow rate of the water
II. The vertical distance the water falls
III. The amount of water behind the dam

• I only
• I and II only
• II only
• I and III only

Which renewable energy sources has become cost competitive with fossil fuels?

• Tidal
• Geothermal
• Wind
• Solar photovoltaic

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

What is the fuel source for a flex-fuel vehicle?

• Electricity
• Biodiesel
• E-85
• Hydrogen

Which is an application of passive solar technology?

• Photovoltaic cells
• Heat pumps
• Solar Water Heating
• Solar ovens

On average, what percentage of time does a land-based wind turbine generate electricity?

• 55 percent
• 45 percent
• 35 percent
• 25 percent

Which of the following is not a pollutant typically connected to the burning of biomass fuels?

• particulate matter
• ozone
• carbon monoxide
• nitrogen oxides

Which of the following is not a method of generating hydroelectricity?

• run-of-the-river
• water impoundment
• tidal systems
• ground source pumps

Which of the following energy sources has the greatest negative impact on greenhouse gas conncentrations in the atmosphere?

• Wind
• Nuclear
• Hydropower
• Solar

Which of the following is the source of most biodiesel fuels in the United States?

• natural gas
• wood
• algae
• vegetable oil