GEOL 101 Spring 2009 Quiz 10: Energy Resources, Quizzes of Geology

Download GEOL 101 Spring 2009 Quiz 10: Energy Resources and more Quizzes Geology in PDF only on Docsity! GEOL 101 Spring 2009 Name __________________ Required Take-Home Quiz 10: Energy Resources Please Print Legibly Used Chapter 21, the textbook glossary, and linked web site to complete this quiz. 1. Define “Renewable Resource.” 2. Define “Non-Renewable Resource”? 3. What is the difference between a “Resource” and a “Reserve?” 4. Place each energy resource listed below in the proper category in the table below: Wood, Hydroelectric Power, Solar Power, Wind Power, Petroleum, Natural Gas, Alcohol, Peat, Coal, Geothermal, Atomic (Fission) Power. Non-Renewable Renewable 5. According to your textbook, the average American uses the following resources in a typical year: (A) 650 lbs of metals, 15,500 lbs of non-metallic material, and >21,000 pounds of geologic fuels, (B) 65 lbs of metals, 1,500 lbs of non-metallic material, and >2,100 pounds of geologic fuels (C) 6.5 lbs of metals, 150 lbs of non-metallic material, and >210 pounds of geologic fuels or (D) 6500 lbs of metals, 150,000 lbs of non-metallic material, and >210,000 pounds of geologic fuels. 6. According to your textbook, a typical internal combustion engine, such as is used in an automobile is (A) 90-95% efficient, (B) 75-85 % efficient, (C) 65-75% efficient, or (D) 10-15% efficient. 7. What is a BTU? 8. According to your textbook, Which fuel produces the most BTU per pound? (A) lignite, (B) bituminous coal, (C) anthracite coal, or (D) diesel fuel? 9. For what purpose is the vast majority of coal mined in the United States used? (A) coke production, (B) home heating, (C) electricity generation, or (D) chemical products. 10. Which country has the greatest coal reserve? (A) USA (B) Russia (C) India (D) china 11. What is petroleum? 12. Define natural gas. 13. Define “petroleum window” and explain where it is occurs.