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The math magician!
100
Which of the following is considered an energy source? -Palladium -Cobalt -Uranium
Uranium
100

List the three fossil fuels and place a star next to the one that is the "cleanest" burning.

Coal - Oil - *Natural Gas

100
The Middle East contains 65% of which of the world's fossil fuel supplies?
Oil
100

List 6 renewable energy resources.

Solar

Geothermal

Hydroelectric

Biomass

Wind

Hydrogen Fuel Cell

100

I have 10kg of coal. How many grams of coal do I have?

10,000 grams

200

If a sample of radioactive waste has a half life of ten years, how much of a 4 g. sample would  remain after 20 years?

1 gram

200

In 2017, total US energy use was 97.7 quadrillion BTUs. 29% was from natural gas. How many BTUs of natural gas were consumed in 2017?

28.33 quadrillion BTUs

200

What country produces the greatest output of hydroelectric power?

China

200
What type of energy utilizes photovoltaic cells?
Solar
200

There is 52 gallons of oil per barrel. If Mr. Fuller buys 16 barrels of oil, how many gallons does he have?

832 gallons

300

Identify one environmental benefit to using nuclear energy over fossil fuels.

No Carbon Dioxide

300

What sector is oil primarily used for in the world today?

Transportation

300

Which state in the USA used the most wind energy in 2019?

Texas!

300
This type of renewable energy source is a significant contributor to deforestation.
Biomass
300

There is 52 gallons of oil per barrel. If Mr. Fuller buys 16 barrels of oil and oil is $3.00 per gallon, how much money will he spend?

2496

400

How is uranium obtained? List two disadvantages of this process.

mining!

Disadv: habitat destruction, soil erosion, health of workers

400
How does coal produce electricity? (Walk me through the steps)

Combusted -> water into steam -> steam channeled to spin a turbine -> turbine spins generator

400

What country's electricity is 100% renewable, 73% coming from hydropower and 27% from geothermal power?

Iceland!

400

What are two environmental consequences of hydroelectric dams?

Damage to wildlife habitats and migratory paths

Decrease in arable land use

Increase erosion downstream

400

The total wind power capacity in the United States in 2000 was about 2540MW. By 2015, the total wind power capacity in the United States was about 72,500MW. Calculate the percent change in the total wind power capacity in the United States from 2000 to 2015. Show your work.

2754% 

500

Identify one disadvantage to using nuclear as an energy source.

Thermal pollution, expensive start-up costs, radioactive waste (spent fuel rods)

500

Which type of fossil fuel is responsible for acid rain and acid deposition?

Coal

500

What is cogeneration?

The generation of electricity and other energy jointly, especially the utilization of the steam left over from electricity generation to produce heat.




500

What makes something a renewable resource?

Can be replenished naturally, at or near the rate of consumption

500

A space heater operates at 1500 Watts, if it is used for 10 hours each day for one week and the cost of electricity is 20 cents per kilowatt-hour, it will cost _____________ to operate the heater for the week.

$21/week