AnswersGV 2019 - MPS Environmental Science Semester 2 SC631Photosynthesis in Plants

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How does the recycling of paper differ from the recycling of other products?

A
Recycling paper has no measurable effect on the environment.
B
Recycled paper products are more common than other recycled products.
C
Other types of recyclable products, such as plastic, are always reused in recyclable products, while paper is not.
D
Recycling paper reduces both air and water pollution.
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Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

A
hydropower
B
biomass
C
geothermal power
D
coal
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Which of the following statements about using geothermal energy is not true?

A
Geothermal energy can be used to fuel vehicles.
B
Geothermal energy can be used as a source of electricity.
C
Geothermal energy can be used as a source of heat.
D
Geothermal energy is a renewable resource.
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Which of the following is not a possible consequence of the U.S. being dependent on foreign energy sources?

A
increased prices
B
security issues
C
trade deficit
D
increased jobs
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Both renewable and nonrenewable resources are used within our society. How do the uses of nonrenewable resources compare to the uses of renewable resources?

A
Nonrenewable resources have more applications than renewable resources.
B
Certain types of renewable energy can be used for as many applications as certain types of nonrenewable resources.
C
There are more sources of nonrenewable energy than renewable energy.
D
Nonrenewable resources have fewer applications than renewable resources.
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How does importing coal contribute to pollution?

A
If the U.S. did not import coal, it would have to use alternative fuel methods.
B
Fuel is used to transport the coal, which contributes to pollution.
C
Shipping coal overseas causes water pollution from coal spills.
D
All of the above
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Which of the following statements about using geothermal energy is not true?

A
Geothermal energy can be used to fuel vehicles.
B
Geothermal energy can be used as a source of electricity.
C
Geothermal energy can be used as a source of heat.
D
Geothermal energy is a renewable resource.

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