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ENV 101 EXAM 3|COMPREHENSIVE
Q&A FOR CERTIFICATION SUCCESS
2026
Tidal power does not _____________
-operate much like wind turbine electricity generation, except underwater
-convert the kinetic energy of tides to electricity
-generate electricity using tidal turbines
-generate electricity when high tides revert to low tides. - correct-answer -
generate electricity when high tides revert to low tides.
The fastest growing source of electricity in the world today is from __________ -
correct-answer -wind power
Cellulosic ethanol is not produced from__________
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-wheat straw
-switchgrass
-oat straw
-corn
-wood - correct-answer -corn
Hydroelectric plants using impoundments generate electricity when water is
released from a __________ - correct-answer -dam
Lake Crystal MN recently experienced a 20% increase in electricity rates. What
action would you recommend residents take to use electricity more efficiently? -
correct-answer -install light-emitting diode (LED) light bulbs
One limitation of wind power is that it __________ - correct-answer -is
intermittent
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Renewable primary energy sources include all the following except ____________
- correct-answer -natural gas
Geothermal energy is _________ - correct-answer -geographically limited
The belief that those who make a product should assume responsibility for that
product throughout its life cycle is basis for: - correct-answer -extended product
responsibility
Mining of aluminum-rich bauxite ore contributes to: - correct-answer -
deforestation
How much waste sent to a landfill does the EPA estimate to be reusable? -
correct-answer -2-5%
ENV 101 EXAM 3|COMPREHENSIVE
Q&A FOR CERTIFICATION SUCCESS
2026
Tidal power does not _____________
-operate much like wind turbine electricity generation, except underwater
-convert the kinetic energy of tides to electricity
-generate electricity using tidal turbines
-generate electricity when high tides revert to low tides. - correct-answer -
generate electricity when high tides revert to low tides.
The fastest growing source of electricity in the world today is from __________ -
correct-answer -wind power
Cellulosic ethanol is not produced from__________
,2|Page
-wheat straw
-switchgrass
-oat straw
-corn
-wood - correct-answer -corn
Hydroelectric plants using impoundments generate electricity when water is
released from a __________ - correct-answer -dam
Lake Crystal MN recently experienced a 20% increase in electricity rates. What
action would you recommend residents take to use electricity more efficiently? -
correct-answer -install light-emitting diode (LED) light bulbs
One limitation of wind power is that it __________ - correct-answer -is
intermittent
, 3|Page
Renewable primary energy sources include all the following except ____________
- correct-answer -natural gas
Geothermal energy is _________ - correct-answer -geographically limited
The belief that those who make a product should assume responsibility for that
product throughout its life cycle is basis for: - correct-answer -extended product
responsibility
Mining of aluminum-rich bauxite ore contributes to: - correct-answer -
deforestation
How much waste sent to a landfill does the EPA estimate to be reusable? -
correct-answer -2-5%
