Effects of Technology

Question 1

Energy production can cause soil contamination and impact agriculture.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 2

Renewable energy sources account for the majority of energy production.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 3

How is the production of mercury from burning coal an environmental hazard?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Mercury in water systems is transformed through biological processes into a substance that is toxic to animals.

Question 4

Which of the following emissions is associated with burning coal?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 5

How does the use of hydroelectric energy compare to the use of coal?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Hydroelectric energy is associated with less waste production than coal.

Question 6

Which of the following statements about the use of hydrokinetic energy is not true?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Hydrokinetic energy is a commonly used form of energy.

Question 7

Which of the following is not a way that oil production could potentially affect aquatic viability?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

interruption of water flow

Question 8

Which of the following is not a consequence of fossil fuel use?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

none of the above

Question 9

Which of the following energy producing technologies can be beneficial to soil quality?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

biomass

Question 10

Wind farms do not contribute to air pollution through carbon dioxide emissions.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Effects of Technology Answers