ENV 101 EXAM 3|COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR CERTIFICATION SUCCESS 2026

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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%