At current US reserves, how long will natural gas last?
a- 86 yrs
b- 8 yrs
c- 50 yrs
d- 200 yrs
e- 300 yrs - answera
Which size of particulates are the most harmful to human health?
A: 0 microns
B: 0 microns to 0.1 microns
C: 0.1 micron to 2.0 microns
D: 2.0 microns to 4.0 microns
E: greater than 4.0 microns - answerc
The three main problems with fossil fuels are that they are non-renewable (fixed
amount), pollution, and climate change.
a- true
b- false - answera
As population increases, energy consumption increases
a- true
b- false - answera
Human development (health, nutrition, education, housing) and a high level of energy
use are correlated - we rarely see one without the other.
a- true
b- false - answera
what is energy?
A: The ability to create power
B: The capacity to do work
C: The propensity to commit crime
D: The density of milk
E: Force*displacement - answerb
What is the form of energy contained in a dam called?
A: Kinetic
B: Chemical
C: Nuclear
, D: Potential
E: Electrical - answerd
A btu is defined as the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one lb of
water by one degree Celsius
a- true
b- false - answerb
The process of two smaller nuclei combining into one larger nucleus
A: Combinatorics
B: Nuclear reactor
C: Nuclear fission
D: Nuclear fusion
E: Nucleation - answerd
The process of one larger nucleus dividing into smaller nuclei
A: Combinatorics
B: Nuclear reactor
C: Nuclear fission
D: Nuclear fusion
E: Nucleation - answerc
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 - answera
which fossil fuel contains ash?
a- oil
b- natural gas
c- coal - answerc
how many ranks of coal are there?
a- one
b- two
c- three
d- four
e- five - answerd
which coal has the highest heating value?
A: anthracite
B: lignite
C: sub-bituminous
D: bituminous
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through EFT, credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying this summary from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller julianah420. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy this summary for R294,59. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.