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1 - ESS 103 || Chapter Eight
1 - ESS 103 || Chapter Eight
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Environmental Studies
Undergraduate 1
10/24/2018

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Term
Energy use changes over time with the level of what?
Definition
Industrial Development
Term
The United States and the rest of the developed world have moved away from a heavy reliance on which pair?

Wood & Coal

or

Fossil Fuels & Nuclear Energy
Definition
Wood & Coal
Term
The United States and the rest of the developed world are moving toward a heavier reliance on which pair?

Wood & Coal

or

Fossil Fuels & Nuclear Energy
Definition
Fossil Fuels & Nuclear Energy
Term
What is an important consideration in determining the environmental impact of energy use?
Definition
Energy Efficiency
Term
The energy source that entails the fewest conversions from its original form to the end use is likely to be what?
Definition
The Most Efficient
Term
The energy source that entails the most conversions from its original form to the end use is likely to be what?
Definition
The Least Efficient
Term
What converts the chemical energy of fuel into electricity?
Definition
Electricity Generation Plants
Term
List The 4 most common energy sources for generating electricity
Definition
Coal

Oil

Natural Gas

Nuclear Fuels
Term
What is a network of interconnected transmission lines that tie power plants together and links them with end users of electricity?
Definition
Electrical Grid
Term
What is an energy-dense fossil fuel that is a common energy source for electricity generation?
Definition
Coal
Term
List 2 major sources of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions?
Definition
Coal Combustion

Petroleum
Term
What includes both crude oil and natural gas?
Definition
Petroleum
Term
What fuel does the United States use more than any other fuel, primarily for transportation?
Definition
Petroleum Fuel
Term
What is a major hazard to organisms and habitats?
Definition
Oil Spills
Term
What is a relatively clean fossil fuel?
Definition
Natural Gas
Term
Are fossil fuels : Finite or Infinite?
Definition
Finite
Term
What is a relatively clean means of electricity generation, but uses fossil fuels to construct their power plants and for mining?
Definition
Nuclear Energy
Term
List 2 major environmental hazards from of nuclear energy
Definition
Accidents

Radioactive Waste
Term
Sun, moving water and wind are all examples of what?
Definition
Renewable Resources
Term
Resources that will be available to us as long as we use them sustainably are called?
Definition
Potentially Renewable Resources
Term
Turning down the thermostat and driving fewer miles are examples of steps that individuals can take to do what?
Definition
Conserve Energy
Term
What can be equally effective if not more effective in achieving energy sustainability than developing additional sources of energy?
Definition
Reducing the demand for energy.
Term
List the 4 Stages of Coal Development
Definition
Peat

Lignite

Sub-Bituminous

Anthracite
Term
What are the advantages of using hydroelectricity?
Definition
Impound little or no water and have fewer environmental impacts.
Term
What is the disadvantage of using hydroelectricity?
Definition
Produces less energy than other sources.
Term
What is a disadvantage of using solar energy?
Definition
It has a high initial cost.
Term
What is an advantage of using solar energy?
Definition
It can potentially produce large amounts of energy.
Term
What is a disadvantage of geothermal energy?
Definition
It can only be utilized in certain locations.
Term
What are some advantages of geothermal energy?
Definition
It can heat buildings directly or be used to generate electricity.
Term
What are some disadvantages of wind power?
Definition
They look ugly and can harm flying animals.
Term
What is an advantage of wind power?
Definition
It cannot be depleted.
Term
What is an advantage of hydrogen power?
Definition
It's only waste product is water.
Term
What is a disadvantage of hydrogen power?
Definition
Obtaining what is needed for use in fuel cells is an energy intensive process.
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