Energy 14-16

In what California desert is the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generation System, the world's largest solar thermal power station?

• W) Great Basin

• X) Mohave

• Y) Chichuahuan

• Z) Sonoran

When nuclear fuel rods are placed underwater, a blue glow can be observed around them. What is the term for this phenomenon?

• W) Cherenkov radiation

• X) Mendeleev radiation

• Y) Gamma radiation

• Z) Ultraviolet radiation

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In a lithium-ion battery, what happens to the battery when the anode and cathode reactions are run in reverse?

• W) It goes dead

• X) It short-circuits

• Y) It runs twice as long

• Z) It recharges

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High-voltage transmission line voltages are typically at least which of the following voltages?

• W) 220

• X) 1,100

• Y) 44,000

• Z) 110,000

According to the Department of Energy, as of 2014, which of the following is closest to the percentage of U.S. energy used for transportation that is provided by oil?

• W) 56

• X) 71

• Y) 92

• Z) 100

According to the EPA, which of the following is closest to the percentage of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in 2009 that resulted from the provision of food?

• W) 1

• X) 7

• Y) 13

• Z) 19

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What is the SI unit for power?

• W) Volt

• X) Joule

• Y) Watt

• Z) Ampere

How much power can be generated if 300 Joules of work is done in 10 seconds?

Check the energy resources that would be considered NON-RENEWABLE.

• Geothermal

• Hydroelectric

• Nuclear

• Natural Gas

To two significant figures, how many ounces is equivalent to 400 grams?