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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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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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Which of the following is not a concern associated with fossil fuel dependence?

A
global warming
B
rising prices
C
increased competition
D
increased development
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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.
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Why does fossil fuel use in the United States make the U.S. vulnerable to the political wishes of foreign countries?

A
The US is a net exporter of fossil fuels.
B
Fossil fuels lead to global climate change.
C
The US imports much of its petroleum from foreign countries which set the prices.
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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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
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Which of the following results in the release of nuclear energy? Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
Only the breaking of nuclear bonds.
B
Only the forming of nuclear bonds.
C
Both the breaking of nuclear bonds and the forming of nuclear bonds.
D
Neither the breaking of nuclear bonds nor the forming of nuclear bonds.
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Which of the following is a possible cost of using renewable resources?

A
loss of animal species
B
land degradation
C
lower availability of freshwater
D
all of the above
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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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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 resource can be used for electricity, vehicle fuel, and heat?

A
wind
B
biomass
C
geothermal activity
D
water
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Which is true of solar, wind, and geothermal energy?

A
They contribute to atmospheric pollution.
B
They are dependent on location to be effective.
C
They contribute to global warming.
D
They contribute to negative health consequences.
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How is the heat generated by the reactor core of a nuclear power plant used to provide power to buildings?

A
It is used directly to heat homes and offices.
B
It generates steam, which turns a turbine, powering a generator.
C
It generates steam, which is then condensed back to water. This process produces energy.
D
All of the above
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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 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 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 of the following is a possible use for nuclear energy?

A
power plants
B
weapons
C
powering submarines
D
all of the above
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Which of the following practices that are needed to run a nuclear power plant has a negative impact on both air and water?

A
cooling of the power plant
B
mining of uranium
C
storage of radioactive waste
D
monitoring the reactor
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Renewable resources are those that can be synthesized by humans.

A
T
B
F

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