APES Test Questions and Answers Rated A
If a country possesses large oil and gas reserves within its to an environmental problem? - ANSWER -Fossil
borders, which of the labeled rock types must be present fuel is burned to boil water.
in the underlying geology of the country? -
ANSWER -Sedimentary rock
In the diagram above, which letter correctly identifies the
step where kinetic energy is converted to mechanical
hich of the following is an example of the process of energy? - ANSWER -C
cogeneration? - ANSWER -Using wastewater from
electricity production for heating homes
Which of the following statements best describes a
difference between nonrenewable and renewable energy
Which of the following best identifies a benefit of using sources? - ANSWER -Renewable energy sources
renewable energy sources rather than nonrenewable can be replaced naturally at current consumption rates,
energy sources? - ANSWER -Renewable energy whereas nonrenewable energy sources cannot be
sources are replenishable and are virtually inexhaustible replaced easily.
by human consumption, whereas nonrenewable sources
do not form in a short period of time.
Which of the following statements about the global
distribution and use of fossil fuels is best supported by the
Which of the following best describes why people in less data on the map? - ANSWER -Saudi Arabia and
developed countries use wood as a primary energy Australia produce large volumes of fossil fuels with
source? - ANSWER -Wood, in the form of firewood relatively low energy demand.
and charcoal, is often readily available.
Which of the following statements best explains why there
Based on the data above, approximately how much is continued widespread use of nonrenewable fossil fuels
greater is the average cost of electricity produced in the in energy production in the United States? -
United States from offshore wind than from hydroelectric ANSWER -Established technology and
power? - ANSWER -2.3 times greater transportation infrastructure for fossil fuels allows these
resources to be converted into energy to meet consumer
demand.
At which of the following locations in the nuclear power
plant would an accident most likely result in the release of
fission products? - ANSWER -C Which of the following best describes a potential negative
environmental effect of fossil fuel extraction? -
ANSWER -Air pollutants, such as methane and
Which of the following statements best explains why particulate matter, are emitted into the atmosphere.
natural gas is often used as a fuel when countries are
transitioning from nonrenewable to renewable energy
sources? - ANSWER -Natural gas burns more Which of the following is the approximate projected rate of
efficiently and cleanly than other sources of carbon-based change in renewable energy consumption from 2010-2040
fossil fuels, thus contributing to a reduction in atmospheric ? - ANSWER -2.33 quadrillion BTUs per year
carbon dioxide.
Which of the following best describes the total
Which of the following best describes an environmental consumption of all fossil fuels in 2040 compared to the
problem that is often linked to the process of fracking? - consumption of nuclear energy in 2040? -
ANSWER -Wastewater from fracking operations is ANSWER -Consumption of fossil fuels will be
injected into porous rock formations, which can induce approximately 13 times greater than consumption of
seismic activity. nuclear energy.
Which of the following describes a step in the generation
of electricity using fossil fuels that can most directly lead
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If a country possesses large oil and gas reserves within its to an environmental problem? - ANSWER -Fossil
borders, which of the labeled rock types must be present fuel is burned to boil water.
in the underlying geology of the country? -
ANSWER -Sedimentary rock
In the diagram above, which letter correctly identifies the
step where kinetic energy is converted to mechanical
hich of the following is an example of the process of energy? - ANSWER -C
cogeneration? - ANSWER -Using wastewater from
electricity production for heating homes
Which of the following statements best describes a
difference between nonrenewable and renewable energy
Which of the following best identifies a benefit of using sources? - ANSWER -Renewable energy sources
renewable energy sources rather than nonrenewable can be replaced naturally at current consumption rates,
energy sources? - ANSWER -Renewable energy whereas nonrenewable energy sources cannot be
sources are replenishable and are virtually inexhaustible replaced easily.
by human consumption, whereas nonrenewable sources
do not form in a short period of time.
Which of the following statements about the global
distribution and use of fossil fuels is best supported by the
Which of the following best describes why people in less data on the map? - ANSWER -Saudi Arabia and
developed countries use wood as a primary energy Australia produce large volumes of fossil fuels with
source? - ANSWER -Wood, in the form of firewood relatively low energy demand.
and charcoal, is often readily available.
Which of the following statements best explains why there
Based on the data above, approximately how much is continued widespread use of nonrenewable fossil fuels
greater is the average cost of electricity produced in the in energy production in the United States? -
United States from offshore wind than from hydroelectric ANSWER -Established technology and
power? - ANSWER -2.3 times greater transportation infrastructure for fossil fuels allows these
resources to be converted into energy to meet consumer
demand.
At which of the following locations in the nuclear power
plant would an accident most likely result in the release of
fission products? - ANSWER -C Which of the following best describes a potential negative
environmental effect of fossil fuel extraction? -
ANSWER -Air pollutants, such as methane and
Which of the following statements best explains why particulate matter, are emitted into the atmosphere.
natural gas is often used as a fuel when countries are
transitioning from nonrenewable to renewable energy
sources? - ANSWER -Natural gas burns more Which of the following is the approximate projected rate of
efficiently and cleanly than other sources of carbon-based change in renewable energy consumption from 2010-2040
fossil fuels, thus contributing to a reduction in atmospheric ? - ANSWER -2.33 quadrillion BTUs per year
carbon dioxide.
Which of the following best describes the total
Which of the following best describes an environmental consumption of all fossil fuels in 2040 compared to the
problem that is often linked to the process of fracking? - consumption of nuclear energy in 2040? -
ANSWER -Wastewater from fracking operations is ANSWER -Consumption of fossil fuels will be
injected into porous rock formations, which can induce approximately 13 times greater than consumption of
seismic activity. nuclear energy.
Which of the following describes a step in the generation
of electricity using fossil fuels that can most directly lead
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