How might a dependence on fossil fuels lead to international security risks?a.The greater demand for fossil fuels with decreasing supplies could lead to an increase in competitive action over limited resources.b.A dependence on fossil fuels could lead more countries to produce oil, leading to greater competition for sales.c.An increase in dependence on fossil fuels could lead to lower costs for oil, causing disputes between producer and consumer countries.d.All of the above
What is true for solar, wind, and geothermal energy?a.Their use is dependent on location.b.They are all environmentally friendly alternatives to burning fossil fuels.c.They are all renewable resources.d.All of the above
Concerns over a global dependence on fossil fuels include environmental, economic, and social consequences.
What is an advantage to alternative energy technology?a.Using alternative energy technology increases the demand for fossil fuels.b.Most alternative energy technologies use nonrenewable resources.c.Alternative energy technology can reduce the environmental impact of burning fossil fuels.d.There is no advantage to using an alternative energy technology.
Renewable resources are those that can be synthesized by humans.
Who administers the Clean Air Act?a.local police forcesb.the Environmental Protection Agencyc.the office of Homeland Securityd.individual businesses
Which of the following is not a concern associated with fossil fuel dependence?a.global warmingb.rising pricesc.increased competitiond.increased development
Hydrogen fuel cells burn with _______ and produce _______.a.water, oxygenb.oxygen, waterc.carbon dioxide, oxygend.oxygen, carbon dioxide
Alternative energy sources come from renewable processes.
Which is an advantage to using nonrenewable resources?
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