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What form of energy that is present in pizza that we eat? - ANS chemical Which of the following is not a unit of energy? - ANS meters What is the energy stored in the bonds that hold molecules together called? - ANS chemical Which of the following is the process of breaking a large nuclei into two intermediate size nuclei? - ANS nuclear fission A woman moves a box from a distance of 10m. What is the work done if the force applied is 10N? - ANS ...

Which of the following processes does NOT happen in the global carbon cycle? A) Carbon dioxide in atmosphere slowly dissolves in ocean B) Carbon dioxide in atmosphere is incorporated in the earth as carbonate rocks C) Carbon dioxide is absorbed by plants through a process called photosynthesis D) Glucose is formed during the decay process - ANS D) Glucose is formed during the decay process Fossil fuels are formed due to the interruption of the decay process in the carbon cycle. A...

oil and natural gas typically form in what environment? - ANS marine life preserved at the bottom of deep lakes what is the best way to reduce energy use in your home? - ANS add insulation which of the following is a major home energy user? - ANS lighting and televisions hydrocarbons refers to which two elements? - ANS hydrogen and carbon which of the fossil fuels are regional commodities with regional prices? - ANS coal and natural gas whic...

The ___________ is the relatively cool brittle plates of plate tectonics. - ANS lithosphere A ______ is a well-tested and widely accepted set of explanations that best explains certain scientific observations. - ANS theory All of the following are possible steps of scientific investigation except for _________ . - ANS assumption of conclusions without prior experimentation or observation _________ rocks form by crystallization and solidification of molten magma o...

energy - ANS property of matter that can be converted into work, heat or radiation; capacity to do work; can be converted into work, heat, or radiation energy units - ANS BTU calories kWh joules power - ANS rate at which work is done; energy(work)/time country with most energy consumption per capita - ANS USA country with most affordable energy - ANS Iceland county with most energy intensity of G7 countries - ANS Canada (US 2nd) ...

What percentage of the total fleet of vehicles on the road today in the US is responsible for emitting 35% of all hydrocarbon emissions coming from vehicle tailpipes? - ANS 1% Why do jet airplanes fly at high altitudes (on the order of 30,000 feet or greater!)? - ANS To take advantage of low density air, thus allowing the plane to travel more efficiently What is the name of the tax imposed upon vehicles which do not meet specified fuel economy targets? - ANS Gas Guz...

Nuclear Fission - ANS Non-renewable source of energy? Electricity - ANS Energy of electrons in motion Visible - ANS Radiant energy that can be seen by the human eye Defibrilator - ANS Only direct use of electrical energy without converting it to another form 1000 - ANS How many calories is 1 food calorie equivalent to? Kilowatt-hour - ANS Unit of electrical energy force x distance - ANS Work done is measured as... Reser...

What property of a small meteor falling from the sky causes a lot of damage when it hits the earth? A) High Kinetic energy B) High heat energy C) High Potential energy D) Explosive Chemical energy - ANS High Kinetic energy The unit of electrical energy is A) Joules B) Electron-volt C) Newton D) Kilowatt-hour - ANS Kilowatt-hour What is the type of energy contained in the water stored behind a dam? A) Kinetic B) Electrical C) Potential D) Chemical - ...

In what direction does thermal energy flow? A) From high temperature to low temperature B) independent of the temperature difference C) in both directions D) From low temperature to high temperature - ANS From high temperature to low temperature Which of the following is a unit of energy? A) Joules B) Watt C) Foot D) All of the above - ANS Joules The unit of electrical energy is A) Joules B) Kilowatt-hour C) Electron-volt D) Newton - ANS Kilowatt-h...

Match the type of nuclear radiation to the particles that are produced. - ANS two protons and two neutrons - a helium nucleus alpha an electron beta a very high energy bundle of electromagnetic energy gamma Match the type of nuclear radiation with its effect on the nucleus that is decaying. - ANS reduces the atomic number by two and the atomic weight by four - the original atom is now a different element alpha increases the atomic number by one and does not change the atomi...

A Cogeneration power plant generates both electric power and useful thermal energy from the same fuel source. A) True B) False - ANS A) True Central distribution is more efficient than distributed generation for transmitting electricity. A) True B) False - ANS B) False Which among the following does not use a generator to produce electricity? A) Steam power plant B) Photovoltaic cells C) Hydroelectric power plant D) Nuclear power plant - ANS B) Photovoltaic ...

Rockefeller - ANS Our Plan, Standard creator, bold vision Deterding - ANS Dutch Oil company, as is, pro nazi, against price cutting, "unity gives power" D'Arcy - ANS founder of oil industry in ME, concessions in Iran, AIOC, "syndicate of Patriots" keep russia in check Gulbenkian - ANS Turkish Petroleum Co, Mr.5%, redline agreement, considered more business architect than oil merchant, sold percent to french Marcus Samuel - ANS Sh...

emission trading - ANS bringing new parts to less efficient countries to increase efficiency. it is paid for and then claimed for credit of emission reduction. biomass - ANS replanting forests to offset Carbon sinking. advantages: increased employment, increased security of energy, increased fossil fuel lifetime, net carbon dioxide neutral, less pollution. methane - ANS contributes to increased concentration in atmosphere. capture the methane for use instead of allo...

Between 1985 and _____ there was a period of no gains in the efficient of passenger vehicles (automobiles). Regulations required efficiency gains to reduce fuel consumption to reduce emissions and reduce reliance on imported crude oil. - ANS 2009 Maintaining the tire pressure levels - ANS 1) Prolong tire lifetime 2) Maintain higher mpg Sugar cane & corn are used to make _____ - ANS ethanol The _____ the mpg the more gasoline is needed - ANS Lower Car...

What is the form of energy present in pizza that we eat? - ANS Chemical Which of the following is not a unit of energy? - ANS Meters What is the energy stored in the bonds that hold molecules together called? - ANS Chemical Which of the following is the process of breaking a large nuclei into two intermediate size nuclei? - ANS Nuclear fission A woman moves a box through a distance of 10m. What is the work done if the force applied is 10N? - ANS ...

What was the Protocol that phased out the chlorofluorocarbons that are ozone (layer) destroying chemicals. - ANS Montreal The ozone layer is the primary cause of climate change - ANS False Ground level ozone is a... - ANS secondary pollutant The ozone layer protects the planet from what electromagnetic wavelength? - ANS Ultraviolet Where is the ozone layer? - ANS stratosphere PM2.5 is worse for your health than PM10 - ANS True Smo...

oil and natural gas typically form in what environment? a- marine life preserved at the bottom of deep lakes b- plants in a humic, swamp environment c- at a gas station d- in whales e- in cows - ANS a hydrocarbons refers to which to elements? a- hydrogen and oxygen b-hydrogean and carbon c- carbon and oxygen d- oxygen and sulfur e- oxygen and carbon - ANS b which of the fossil fuels are regional commodities with regional prices? a- coal and oil b- oil and natura...

The splitting of a larger nucleus into two smaller nuclei - ANS Nuclear Fission Installing radiant flooring, insulating windows, and heavy curtains to absorb the sun's warmth - ANS Passive Solar Heating Nuclear fuel rods are _____ uranium by concentration - ANS 3-4% What percentage of the world's electricity comes from hydroelectric dams? - ANS 20% The challenge associated with wind energy that fluctuates throughout the day - ANS Intermit...

In the last 5 years there has been a rapid change in the contribution of energy sources to the US energy mix. The fuel that has lost the most market share is [answer] and the bulk of the replacement was by [answer]. - ANS coal; natural gas There are a couple of "new" coal-fired electricity generation technologies that are much cleaner and more CO2 sequestration ready than current plants. One is oxy-fuel combustion and the other is - ANS gasification Why did we use la...

At current US reserves, how long will natural gas last? - ANS 86 years Which size particulates are the most harmful to human health? - ANS 0.1 to 2.0 microns The three main problems with fossil fuels are that they are non-renewable (fixed amount), pollution, and climate change (TRUE or FALSE)? - ANS TRUE As pollution increases, energy consumption increases (TRUE or FALSE)? - ANS TRUE Human development (health, nutrition, education, housing) and a high ...