APES Unit 6 Progress Check- MCQ Part A Questions & Answers
Which of the following is the approximate projected rate of change in renewable energy consumption
from 2010-2040 ? - ANS-B) 2.332.33 quadrillion BTUs per year
Which of the following best describes the total consumption of all fossil fuels in 2040 compared to the
consumption of nuclear energy in 2040? - ANS-A) Consumption of fossil fuels will be approximately 13
times greater than consumption of nuclear energy.
Which of the following statements best describes a difference between nonrenewable and renewable
energy sources? - ANS-C) Renewable energy sources can be replaced naturally at current consumption
rates, whereas nonrenewable energy sources cannot be replaced easily.
Which of the following best identifies a benefit of using renewable energy sources rather than
nonrenewable energy sources? - ANS-B) Renewable energy sources are replenishable and are virtually
inexhaustible by human consumption, whereas nonrenewable sources do not form in a short period of
time.
After the Industrial Revolution, the use of fossil fuels increased significantly. Despite the documented
environmental effects of these resources and the availability of renewable resources, the use of
nonrenewable sources continues.
Which of the following statements best explains why there is continued widespread use of
nonrenewable fossil fuels in energy production in the United States? - ANS-A) Established technology
and transportation infrastructure for fossil fuels allows these resources to be converted into energy to
meet consumer demand.
Based on the data above, approximately how much greater is the average cost of electricity produced in
the United States from offshore wind than from hydroelectric power? - ANS-C) 2.3 times greater
Which of the following statements best explains why natural gas is often used as a fuel when countries
are transitioning from nonrenewable to renewable energy sources? - ANS-A) Natural gas burns more
efficiently and cleanly than other sources of carbon-based fossil fuels, thus contributing to a reduction in
atmospheric carbon dioxide.