Fuel Cells Answers

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A company that is concerned about the environment wants to encourage the use of their fuel cell cars, so they are putting together information to help sell the cars. They want to be sure their material is accurate. Which piece of information is true about fuel cell cars?

A
Fuel cell cars are cheaper to buy.
B
Fuel cell cars reduce use of non-renewable fossil fuels
C
Fuel cell cars are more powerful than gasoline-powered vehicles.
D
Fuel cell cars allow for the safe storage of hydrogen gas at filling stations.
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Which of these is a benefit of fuel cell cars?

A
Fuel cell cars are inexpensive.
B
Hydrogen fuel can be stored safely.
C
Fuel cell cars do not release greenhouse gases.
D
Hydrogen fuel can be distributed easily.
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Which is the most effective action for people to take in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

A
taking the bus more often
B
using a car powered by fuel cells
C
driving a car only five days a week
D
using a car that travels farther on each gallon of gas
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Look at the graph that shows the progress made in reducing fuel cell system costs. Which conclusion is supported by the information in the graph?

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A
The cost of producing a kilowatt of power with a fuel cell will be less than $30 in 2015.
B
Fuel cell cars are unlikely to be affordable in the near future.
C
The rate of emissions is decreasing because of inexpensive fuel cell technology.
D
The environment is unlikely to improve as a result of cheap fuel cell technology.
5

What is a potential benefit of fuel cell cars?

A
increased efficiency converting gasoline to energy
B
no recharging necessary
C
decreased automobile cost
D
larger engines
6

Which of these is a concern with respect to using fuel cell cars?

A
use of non-renewable resources
B
cost of the distribution network
C
battery recharge or replacement
D
reliance on petroleum products
7

Which of these is a major drawback of using fuel cells in a car?

A
a lack of hydrogen filling stations
B
a drop in reliance on petroleum products
C
an increase in water vapor into the atmosphere
D
an increase in the use of rechargeable batteries
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Widespread use of fuel cell vehicles poses a danger because

A
fuel cells emit a greenhouse gas that endangers the ecosystem.
B
it is hard to build fuel cell vehicles that travel slowly enough to match speed limits.
C
hydrogen used to power fuel cells could run out and disappear from Earth.
D
it is difficult to safely transport and store hydrogen gas before it is used.
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Which limitation of fuel cells is the most likely reason why people are concerned about using fuel cells in cars?

A
Hydrogen gas is volatile.
B
Water contains a lot of hydrogen atoms.
C
Fuel cell cars cannot drive at extreme speeds.
D
Fuel cell cars are very quiet.
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What is a benefit of fuel cell cars over standard cars?

A
Fuel consumption is reduced by 30–90 percent.
B
Hydrogen-powered cell vehicles are cheaper.
C
Hydrogen fuel is very safe and economical to store.
D
Gas stations can easily be converted into hydrogen filling stations.

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