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What two countries have nearly 50% of global coal reserves?

A
United States and Canada
B
United States and Russia
C
Brazil and Russia
D
Brazil and Canada
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Which of the following is not a technology that can be used to conserve resources?

A
hydropower
B
volcanic power
C
natural gas
D
geothermal
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Which of the following statements about nuclear energy is true?

A
Nuclear energy cannot be contained nor controlled.
B
Nuclear energy is contained in nuclear bonds.
C
Nuclear energy is less efficient than other energy forms.
D
All of the above are true.
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Cyanobacteria have been engineered to produce isobutanol directly. What advantage does this have over other alternative biofuels?

A
It is an inherently renewable fuel source.
B
Multiple processing steps can be avoided.
C
They produce chemical energy through photosynthesis.
D
They make a biofuel alternative to gasoline.
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Which of the following statements about resource use is true?

A
The use of renewable resources has no inherent costs.
B
Resource use, whether renewable or nonrenewable, must be carefully managed to reduce the impact on the environment.
C
Nonrenewable resources are used for energy, because there are no renewable resources that can be used as a source of energy.
D
The overuse of nonrenewable resources is less environmentally damaging than the overuse of renewable resources.
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Which of the following statements about using geothermal energy is not true?

A
Geothermal energy can be used to fuel vehicles.
B
Geothermal energy can be used as a source of electricity.
C
Geothermal energy can be used as a source of heat.
D
Geothermal energy is a renewable resource.
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Which of the following is true concerning natural resources?

A
Natural resources are not recycled.
B
Natural resources are only inorganic.
C
They are part of natural processes.
D
They only incorporate one form of matter.
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The operation of nuclear power plants in the United States is closely monitored and regulated.

A
T
B
F
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The use of non-local resources is associated with certain economic and environmental consequences.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following statements about paper recycling is not true?

A
Recycling one ton of newspaper can save 100 trees.
B
Recycling paper can lead to 74% less air pollution.
C
Paper recycling can save on the use of water resources.
D
Recycling paper can lead to 35% less water pollution.
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How can reduced precipitation lead to limited water availability?

A
Reduced precipitation leads to overuse.
B
Precipitation is a nonrenewable resource.
C
Reduced precipitation is a global event.
D
Reduced precipitation may lead to drought.
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Which of the following statements about the use of nuclear energy is true?

A
Nuclear energy cannot be used safely.
B
Nuclear fusion has no known useful applications.
C
Nuclear fission is currently more useful for producing energy than nuclear fusion.
D
Nuclear fusion has fewer safety risks than nuclear fission.
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Green building involves architecture that consists completely of organic materials.

A
T
B
F
14

Global fossil fuel dependence can lead to an increase in oil prices.

A
T
B
F
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Fossil fuels are an important natural resource used by society. Which of the following best describes fossil fuels?

A
They are any liquid fuel derived from once-living matter.
B
They are organic fuels derived from ancient plants and animals.
C
They are fuels in which dinosaur fossils are commonly found.
D
They are naturally occurring inorganic fuels like coal and petroleum.
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Which of the following results in the release of nuclear energy? Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
Only the breaking of nuclear bonds.
B
Only the forming of nuclear bonds.
C
Both the breaking of nuclear bonds and the forming of nuclear bonds.
D
Neither the breaking of nuclear bonds nor the forming of nuclear bonds.
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Which of the following is true about glass recycling?

A
Recycling glass reduces the rate of deforestation.
B
Recycling glass eliminates greenhouse gas emissions.
C
Recycling glass is an energy-saving practice.
D
Recycling glass has an incredibly short turn around time.
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Water would be considered a(n) _______.

A
potential renewable resource
B
potential nonrenewable resource
C
actual renewable resource
D
actual nonrenewable resource
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How is the heat generated by the reactor core of a nuclear power plant used to provide power to buildings?

A
It is used directly to heat homes and offices.
B
It generates steam, which turns a turbine, powering a generator.
C
It generates steam, which is then condensed back to water. This process produces energy.
D
All of the above
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The natural resources used by society are limited by various factors. Why is coal considered a nonrenewable resource?

A
Once coal is used up, it can never be replaced.
B
Coal is a nonrenewable resource, because it comes from the impact of meteors with the Earth.
C
Coal was a renewable resource, until it was mismanaged by humans.
D
Coal is considered a nonrenewable resource, because it takes millions of years to form.

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