Resource Conservation — Unit test Answers

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Water would be considered a(n) _______.

A
potential renewable resource
B
potential nonrenewable resource
C
actual renewable resource
D
actual nonrenewable resource
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Which of the following alternative energy technologies is most likely to be used to power a car?

A
wind
B
geothermal
C
biofuel
D
hydropower
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Which of the following statements about energy resource availability is true?

A
Nonrenewable energy sources will be completely used within 10 years.
B
Nonrenewable energy sources are readily available in all countries.
C
The exact amount of nonrenewable energy resources is not currently known.
D
All of the above are true.
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The La Brea Tar Pits are _______.

A
a valuable source of petroleum
B
filled with tar made from mammals
C
filled with asphalt
D
a and b only
5

What is the main reason that people are hesitant to use nuclear energy?

A
It produces radioactive waste.
B
It uses large amounts of water.
C
The ore used for nuclear energy must be mined.
D
It is more damaging to natural habitats than the use of coal.
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Most of the costs associated with using renewable resources are due to _______.

A
overuse of resources
B
atmospheric pollution
C
lack of availability
D
global warming
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Which of the following is an environmental consequence of importing resources into the United States?

A
air pollution
B
habitat loss
C
oil spills
D
all of the above
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The nuclear accident at Chernobyl was _______ than the accident at Three Mile Island.

A
more devastating
B
less devastating
C
equally devastating
D
less publicized
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Nuclear fusion produces more energy than nuclear fission, but requires more initial energy.

A
T
B
F
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The small increase in global oil production coupled with an increased demand for those resources leads to _______.

A
lack of modern energy sources
B
increased prices
C
decreased competition
D
decreased prices
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Which of the following statements about biofuels is true?

A
Biofuels are composed of 100% renewable materials.
B
Algae is the leading source of biofuels.
C
Energy processing from corn biofuels is not energy efficient.
D
Corn is the only source of biofuels.
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Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

A
geothermal
B
solar
C
nuclear
D
biomass
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How do the uses of renewable resources compare to the uses of nonrenewable resources?

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Which of the following is an example of a natural resource?

A
water
B
ice
C
oxygen
D
all of the above
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How are resources allocated?

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