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Who administers the Clean Air Act?

A
local police forces
B
the Environmental Protection Agency
C
the office of Homeland Security
D
individual businesses
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When conducting scientific research, any information that is found must be analyzed to determine its validity. Joel is a firm believer that exposure to cold weather can cause the common cold. He conducts online research about this topic. Of the excerpts below, which would be considered biased?

A
The flu and the common cold are caused by viruses.
B
Viruses are passed by contact between people.
C
Cold and flu season occurs when the weather is cold, so there must be a connection.
D
All of the above excerpts are biased.
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Which of the following is true of both nuclear fusion and nuclear fission?

A
They both require a high energy input.
B
They both occur without byproducts.
C
They both have a high energy output.
D
They both involve large atoms breaking into smaller atoms.
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Having some prior knowledge about your topic is helpful when conducting Internet research.

A
T
B
F
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Recycling paper reduces water use.

A
T
B
F
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Genetically engineered bacteria are being developed to produce alternative fuels.

A
T
B
F
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Despite the energy crisis in the 1970s, the United States has

A
increased its dependence on coal energy
B
decreased its dependence on coal energy
C
increased its dependence on foreign oil sources
D
decreased its dependence on foreign oil sources
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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 is an advantage to using nonrenewable resources?

A
They can be cheaper.
B
They can have a lower impact on the environment.
C
They can be used up rapidly.
D
They can contribute to global warming.
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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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The USGS estimates that the United States uses less than 200 billion gallons of water a day.

A
T
B
F
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Alternative energy sources come from renewable processes.

A
T
B
F
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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 gas drilling locations are determined by _______.

A
random drilling
B
seismic surveys
C
natural gas dogs
D
satellite surveys
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Fossil fuels are an important natural resource used by society. Which of the following best describes fossil fuels?

A
They are any liquid fuel derived from once-living matter.
B
They are organic fuels derived from ancient plants and animals.
C
They are fuels in which dinosaur fossils are commonly found.
D
They are naturally occurring inorganic fuels like coal and petroleum.
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Nuclear fusion occurs in stars.

A
T
B
F
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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 is a possible negative result of using renewable resources?

A
rapid circulation of water cycle
B
increased wind turbine use
C
loss of animal species
D
decreased coal demand
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Which of the following are benefits of fossil fuel use?

A
low cost
B
abundant
C
ease of use
D
all of the above
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Hydrogen fuel cells burn with _______ and produce _______.

A
water, oxygen
B
oxygen, water
C
carbon dioxide, oxygen
D
oxygen, carbon dioxide

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