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E.M. Unit 2 Energy and the Environment
E.M. Unit 2 Energy and the Environment
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1
A poor economy means less manufacturing, fewer goods to transport and a reduction in energy usage.
True
False
2
Which of these are ways to make fossil fuels last longer?
Increased efficiency of use
Increase recycling
Minimise use of transport by walking, cycling, or car sharing
Create power from waste
3
Why does some countries continue to use coal as an energy resource?
The industry employs a large number of people in the country
They don't have money to invest in alternatives
They have large reserves of coal
The infrastructure/mines are already in place
4
Another advantage is that there is a plentiful supply in some locations
False
True
5
One of the most common places where oil and gas are found is in an upfold in the rocks called an anticline trap.
False
True
6
What does this diagram show? Note it's a pic of a forest...
Formation of oil
Formation of igneous rock
Formation of coal
Formation of gas
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The oil and gas rise to the top of the porous sandstone rock, where they're trapped by the impervious rock above.
False
True
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Using detergents to disperse oil spills can be as damaging to the environment as the oil itself.
False
True
9
What are oil and gas formed from?
Dead trees that form peat and is compressed
Dead plants and animals buried on the sea floor
Dead parrots
Dead plants and animals buried in the earth
10
Which three countries use the most energy (in the world)?
Russia
USA
China
India
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Why might the percentage of energy provided by nuclear power in Japan reduce over the coming years?
Nuclear waste remains radioactive for thousands of years
Exposure to high radiation levels can cause cancer
Danger to life associated with radiation leaks leaves people concerned
Nuclear plant explosions have led to loss of public support
12
How can energy sources impact the environment?
Pollution e.g. spillage of fuel and environment
Visual impact
Burning fossil fuels contributes to increased CO2 in the atmosphere
Destruction of habitats
13
What factors should governments consider when deciding on electricty production?
Capital costs, running costs plus cost to consumer
How safe it is
Sustainability
Pollution & environmental impact
14
One advantage of using fossil fuels is that it provides employment to many in mining
False
True
15
Which of these are disadvantages of solar power?
No carbon dioxide emissions
Initial start up cost is high
Dependent on the sun
They are renewable
16
Fracking is unsafe and should be banned because:
There is a risk of toxins entering the water table
Habitats will be destroyed when new drills are developed
Fracking can cause additional earth tremors
Fracking uses a lot of water
17
Which letter shows a leak from an oil rig?
S
R
T
U
18
Why is demand for energy increasing worldwide?
Increasing population
Improved standard of living
More industrialisation
Higher expectations of consumers
19
Click on the renewable fuels
Solar power
Nuclear power
Biofuels
Geothermal power
20
Select the strategies for minimising the impact of oil spills at sea.
Skimmers
Surfers
Banks
Booms
21
How can the effects of an oil spill at sea be reduced?
All of these
skimmers
detergent
booms
22
If the economy is good, domestic demand for energy increases.
False
True
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Which of these are advantages of fracking?
Creates jobs locally
Less pollution than burning coal
It reduces the need to import oil or gas from other countries
It allows access to more gas and oil which are in limited supply
