Effects of Technology Answers

Which of the following energy sources does not require waste disposal?a.geothermalb.biomassc.nucleard.coal

How can nuclear energy use potentially affect soil quality?a.Nuclear energy use can improve soil quality because radioactive materials are removed from soil during the mining process.b.Nuclear energy use can decrease soil quality through waste products from mining and production processes.c.Nuclear energy use can decrease soil quality through potential leaching of waste products into groundwater during the production process.d.Nuclear energy use has no potential to affect soil quality

How does the use of hydroelectric energy compare to the use of coal?a.Hydroelectric energy is more commonly used than coal.b.Hydroelectric energy is associated with less waste production than coal.c.Hydroelectric energy has a larger environmental impact than coal use.d.Hydroelectric energy requires more land space than coal use.

How can biomass energy use improve water quality?a.The combustion of biomass material to produce energy improves water quality by filtering out pollutants.b.Biomass energy use does not require water, which reduces the impact of other energy producing technologies on water quality.c.Soil erosion and sedimentation are decreased during biomass crop growth.d.All of the above

Which of the following energy sources is associated with nitrogen emissions?a.biomassb.windc.solard.geothermal

Nuclear energy use can negatively impact water quality.

How is the production of mercury from burning coal an environmental hazard?a.High concentrations of mercury in the air leads to global warming.b.Mercury in water systems is transformed through biological processes into a substance that is toxic to animals.c.Mercury combines with other coal emissions in the air to produce ozone.d.All of the above

Which of the following is not a way that oil production could potentially affect aquatic viability?a.marine oil spills during transportationb.offshore oil drillingc.interruption of water flowd.contamination from waste products

Renewable energy sources account for the majority of energy production.

How does nuclear energy use differ from geothermal and solar energy use?a.Geothermal and solar energy both have a mining step, while nuclear energy does not.b.Geothermal and solar energy both require water, while nuclear energy does not.c.Geothermal and solar energy are both renewable, while nuclear energy is not.d.Geothermal and solar energy both generate a significant amount of waste, while nuclear energy does not.