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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 statement best describes geothermal energy?

A
Geothermal energy can be used to fuel vehicles.
B
Geothermal energy increases the risk of a nuclear accident.
C
Geothermal energy is the most abundant nonrenewable resource.
D
Geothermal energy can be used as a source of electricity.
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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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Imports of lumber into the United States were down 50% in 2008.

A
T
B
F
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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 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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Green building involves architecture that consists completely of organic materials.

A
T
B
F
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Water resources include water contained in oceans and seas.

A
T
B
F
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Natural resources in the environment must be allocated responsibly. Why is the location of resources a concern?

A
Some areas have more access to resources than others.
B
Human populations are sometimes concentrated in areas that are lacking resources.
C
Areas with fewer resources may need to buy resources from other areas.
D
All of the above
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Which resource can be used for electricity, vehicle fuel, and heat?

A
wind
B
biomass
C
geothermal activity
D
water
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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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Which of the following is true about glass recycling?

A
Recycling glass reduces the rate of deforestation.
B
Recycling glass eliminates greenhouse gas emissions.
C
Recycling glass is an energy-saving practice.
D
Recycling glass has an incredibly short turn around time.
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Which statement best describes the availability of nonrenewable energy resources?

A
Their supplies will be completely used up within ten years.
B
They are readily available in all countries.
C
Their exact amounts are not currently known.
D
They are stored in primary forests around the world.
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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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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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Recycling paper reduces water use.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following countries is the top oil consuming and importing country?

A
Saudi Arabia
B
Canada
C
United States
D
France
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Which statement best describes geothermal energy?

A
Geothermal energy can be used to fuel vehicles.
B
Geothermal energy increases the risk of a nuclear accident.
C
Geothermal energy is the most abundant nonrenewable resource.
D
Geothermal energy can be used as a source of electricity.
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Which resource can be used for electricity, vehicle fuel, and heat?

A
wind
B
biomass
C
geothermal activity
D
water
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Natural resources in the environment must be allocated responsibly. Why is the location of resources a concern?

A
Some areas have more access to resources than others.
B
Human populations are sometimes concentrated in areas that are lacking resources.
C
Areas with fewer resources may need to buy resources from other areas.
D
All of the above

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