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Choose the statement about renewable and nonrenewable energy sources that is NOT true.  There has been little to no recent growth in renewable energy use due to a lack of environmental concerns ... with the use of fossil fuels.  Most nonrenewable energy sources can be renewed, but it takes thousands to millions of years for them to form.  New technologies promise future increases in the use of renewable energy sources.  Renewable energy creates little or no waste and has few negative environmental impacts. CONCEPT Non-Renewable Energy Renewable Energy Energy 2 The U.S. policy toward energy supply and demand has included all of the following EXCEPT __________.  providing subsidies for oil  seeking to increase fuel supplies  preventing the free market from determining which energy sources to use  adopting some policies to reduce energy demands CONCEPT Efforts to Address Energy Issues 3 Which of the following describes a natural source of air pollution?  During their vacation, Jim and his family drove their car through several national parks.  A dust storm in 1983 dumped 1,000 pounds of topsoil onto the city of Melbourne, Australia.  Diesel exhaust from idling school buses is a concern for some parents.  Oil refineries on the Gulf Coast release benzene and other volatile organic compounds into the atmosphere. CONCEPT Air Pollution 4 Select the energy source that is non-renewable.  Individual solar cells charge calculator and watch batteries.  Petroleum is used to make gasoline, jet fuel and propane gas.  Corn is converted into ethanol.  Windmills harness the wind's energy to pump groundwater. CONCEPT This study source was downloaded by 100000831988016 from CourseHero.com on 12-18-2021 05:04:43 GMT -06:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/66135271/Sophia-Environmental-Science-Unit-4-Milestone-4docx/ Energy Renewable Energy Non-Renewable Energy 5 Choose the true statement about sources of air pollution in the United States.  Stationary sources of air pollution are also point sources.  Natural sources of air pollution include household products.  Non-point sources of air pollution are easier to monitor and control.  Mobile sources contribute about half of man-made pollution emissions. CONCEPT Air Pollution 6 One sunny afternoon, Max tried an experiment. He cut the ends off several plastic bottles and slid them over a length of hose. He ran a little water through the hose and left it in the yard for about an hour. When he returned and turned on the water, it was warm as it ran through the hose. What kind of energy was Max using to produce heat?  Hydroelectric  Geothermal  Biomass  Solar CONCEPT Renewable Energy 7 Select the TRUE statement about the Energy Policy Act of 1992.  Established a reserve of oil in the United States in order to prevent gasoline shortages  Required the federal government to assess the environmental impacts of any government action or project  Required the federal government to list stationary or mobile source pollutants that could endanger public health  To set goals for greenhouse gas reductions and provided funding for research in alternative fuels CONCEPT Efforts to Address Air Pollution Efforts to Address Energy Issues Environmental Policy Efforts to Address Climate Change 8 Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)?  Decision-makers have access to relevant information before making a decision. This study source was downloaded by 100000831988016 from CourseHero.com on 12-18-2021 05:04:43 GMT -06:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/66135271/Sophia-Environmental-Science-Unit-4-Milestone-4docx/  The public can serve as watchdogs for government actions being considered.  Business and industry are allowed to be self-regulating.  The chances that environmental damage can occur are reduced. CONCEPT Environmental Policy 9 Choose the statement about the Kyoto Protocol that is FALSE.  In 1997, many United Nations countries agreed to reduce greenhouse gases.  The agreement would only slightly lower climate change impacts but it was seen as a start.  To track progress, an emphasis was placed on improvement methods and emissions data.  The Kyoto Protocol has been in force in the United States since 2012. CONCEPT Efforts to Address Climate Change 10 Choose the statement that accurately describes natural gas.  It is widely used to heat water boilers, the steam from which drives a turbine that produces electricity.  Fracking has expanded acc [Show More]

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