Apes Energy Conservation

Which of the following is a drawback to using biofuels, such as ethanol, as a fuel source?

• Ethanol-blended gasoline has higher carbon emissions than petroleum alone.

• The global demand for biofuels is continually decreasing.

• There is high energy investment in producing and processing the crops needed for ethanol production.

• Ethanol-blended gasoline increases the likelihood of freezing gas lines in winter months.

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Based on the diagram, which processes would provide the energy used to generate electricity at the power plant?

• Absorption of incoming solar radiation

• Fusion of atomic nuclei to form heavier nuclei

• Combustion of fossil fuels

• Fission in radioactive fuel

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Which is NOT an example of biomass?

• wood

• crop leftovers (the part of the plant that isn't consumed)

• manure and/or trash

• petroleum

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How many BTUs were consumed in the United States in 2017 by consumers that used petroleum as a fuel source?

• 28 quadrillion BTUs

• 36 quadrillion BTUs

• 62 quadrillion BTUs

• 97 quadrillion BTUs

Based on the data, which of the following policies would most likely make the greatest reduction in the ecological footprint for all of the cities shown in the graph?

• Setting higher fuel efficiency standards for vehicles

• Increasing the cost to use public transportation

• Offering tax incentives to individuals who recycle clothing and home goods

• Subsidizing the cost of solar panel installation for homeowners

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A home is built with clear glass panels that allow sunlight to pass through. This is an example of

• Active solar

• Passive solar

• Parabolic collector

• Photovoltaic Cells

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A wheel that changes the force of a moving gas or a liquid into energy

• Fossil Fuels

• Turbine

• Petroleum

• Oil Reserves

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Which of the following is a disadvantage of solar energy?

• It can only be used effectively in certain regions and certain times of day

• It produces greenhouse gases during use

• It is a nonrenewable energy source

• It is inexpensive compared to other sources

Use Figure 13-1. What percent of the U.S. energy is provided by nonrenewable energy sources?

• 7 percent

• 60 percent

• 84 percent

• 93 percent

• 99 percent

How do apes primarily conserve energy in their natural habitat?

• By reducing physical activity during the hottest part of the day

• By increasing their food intake

• By migrating to cooler areas

• By hibernating during winter

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