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NDQ_004292
earths interior material
material that formed in the early solar system is found on earth as
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Multiple Choice
a. Oceanic crust., b. Material that comes to the surface from the mantle., c. Material that comes to the surface from the core., d. Meteorites.
d
8,701
NDQ_004293
earths interior material
earths internal layer with the highest density is the
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Multiple Choice
a. Oceanic crust, b. Mantle, c. Outer core, d. Inner Core
d
8,702
NDQ_004294
earths interior material
one of the reasons we know that earths core is metallic is
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Multiple Choice
a. The magnetic field., b. Core samples that travel through the planet to the surface., c. The attraction of solar wind to our planet., d. Moon’s gravitational attraction to Earth.
a
8,703
NDQ_004295
earths interior material
scientists learn about earths interior from seismic waves, rocks and calculations of density and magnetism.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
a
8,704
NDQ_004296
earths interior material
who wrote a journey to the center of the earth?
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Multiple Choice
a. Rowling, b. Alfred Wegener, c. Jules Verne, d. Stein
c
8,705
NDQ_004297
earths interior material
which of the following materials is the most dense?
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a. Metal, b. Mafic rock, c. Felsic rock, d. Mantle rock
a
8,706
NDQ_004298
earths interior material
iron and nickel are both magnetic.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
a
8,707
NDQ_004299
earths interior material
we cant travel to the center of the earth in a volcanic tube because the pressure is so great it would close any tube that existed.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
a
8,708
NDQ_004310
earths magnetic field
without earths magnetic field
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a. Compasses would not work, b. Solar winds would strip away ozone from the atmosphere., c. Life would be exposed to ultraviolet radiation, d. All of the above
d
8,709
NDQ_004311
earths magnetic field
what generates earths magnetic field?
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a. Convection in the atmosphere., b. A giant bar magnet inside the planet., c. Convection in the liquid outer core, d. Solar wind.
c
8,710
NDQ_004312
earths magnetic field
earths magnetic field
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Multiple Choice
a. Has a north and south pole., b. Behaves like iron filings are inside the planet.., c. Arises due to radiation in the liquid outer core., d. All of these.
a
8,711
NDQ_004313
earths magnetic field
sometimes earths magnetic north pole becomes its magnetic south pole and vice versa.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
a
8,712
NDQ_004314
earths magnetic field
scientists know that the reason the magnetic field flips is this:
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Multiple Choice
a. Convection becomes chaotic and reverse direction., b. An asteroid impact disrupts motions in the core., c. Excess volcanism causes chaos in the mantle., d. None of these; scientists do now know why this happens.
d
8,713
NDQ_004315
earths magnetic field
scientists model magnetic reversals to try to determine why they occur.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
a
8,714
NDQ_004316
earths magnetic field
the outer core is made of
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Multiple Choice
a. Iron alone, b. Iron and nickel, c. Peridotite, d. Peridotite, iron and nickel
b
8,715
NDQ_004317
earths magnetic field
which of these is a possibility for why earths magnetic field has flipped?
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a. The convection currents reversed itself, b. An asteroid impact disrupted the motion in the core, c. The heat from the sun, d. Both a and b
d
8,716
NDQ_004318
earths magnetic field
earths magnetic field has disappeared for long periods of time in earth history.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
b
8,717
NDQ_004319
earths magnetic field
without earths magnetic field, complex life could probably not exist.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
a
8,718
NDQ_004330
earths shape
earths shape is
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a. A sphere., b. An oblate spheroid., c. A perfect circle., d. Flat.
b
8,719
NDQ_004331
earths shape
between the equator and the north pole is earths
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a. Northern quartersphere., b. Northern halfsphere., c. Northern hemisphere., d. Northern demisphere.
c
8,720
NDQ_004332
earths shape
the planets of the solar system are spherical because of
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Multiple Choice
a. Centrifugal force., b. Gravity., c. Their spin., d. Their rock type.
b
8,721
NDQ_004333
earths shape
earths hemispheres are
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Multiple Choice
a. Northern and southern, b. Eastern and western, c. Northeastern and southwestern, d. Northern, southern, eastern and western
b
8,722
NDQ_004334
earths shape
it wasnt until johannes kepler that people realized that earth was round.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
b
8,723
NDQ_004335
earths shape
earths shape is a bit squished at the poles and bulges at the equator.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
a
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NDQ_004336
earths shape
which of these is evidence that the earth is not flat?
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a. A ship going out to sea getting smaller as if moves further away from you., b. The shadows of the moon during a lunar eclipse., c. The sun rising and setting as an arc., d. All of the above
b
8,725
NDQ_004337
earths shape
this ancient civilization knew the earth was round.
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a. Romans, b. Greeks, c. Mayans, d. Aztecs
b
8,726
NDQ_004338
earths shape
earths minor axis is the diameter through its poles.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
a
8,727
NDQ_004339
earths shape
the diameter through the poles is larger than the diameter through the equator.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
b
8,728
NDQ_004350
eclipses
a total solar eclipse is when
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Multiple Choice
a. The Sun’s shadow completely blocks the Moon, b. The Moon’s shadow completely blocks the Sun, c. The Earth’s shadow completely blocks the Sun, d. The Earth’s shadow completely blocks the Moon
b
8,729
NDQ_004351
eclipses
during a solar eclipse
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Multiple Choice
a. The Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun, b. The Sun passes directly between the Earth and Moon, c. The Earth passes directly between the Sun and Moon, d. None of the above
a
8,730
NDQ_004352
eclipses
a solar eclipse occurs when the moons shadow completely blocks the sun.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
a
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NDQ_004353
eclipses
solar eclipses last only a few minutes because the moon casts a small shadow.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
a
8,732
NDQ_004354
eclipses
during a lunar eclipse, darkness in the middle of the day may cause temperatures to cool and stars to become visible.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
b
8,733
NDQ_004355
eclipses
a lunar eclipse is when
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Multiple Choice
a. The Moon is between the Earth and Sun., b. The Sun is between the Earth and Moon., c. The Earth is in between the Sun and Moon., d. None of the above.
c
8,734
NDQ_004356
eclipses
the inner, cone-shaped part of the shadow, in which all of the light has been blocked.
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Multiple Choice
a. Umbrella, b. Penumbra, c. Umbra, d. Pendulum
c
8,735
NDQ_004357
eclipses
which of these is true of a total lunar eclipse?
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a. The whole moon enters Earth’s umbra., b. It lasts for hours., c. It can be viewed from any place on Earth that has a view of the Moon., d. All of these.
d
8,736
NDQ_004358
eclipses
the penumbra is the inner, cone-shaped part of the shadow, in which all light has been blocked.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
b
8,737
NDQ_004359
eclipses
why dont we see a lunar eclipse once each month?
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Multiple Choice
a. There is not a full moon that often., b. Earth and Moon’s orbits are not on exactly the same plane., c. There is one each month, but not always in the same location., d. The Moon enters Earth’s penumbra each month, but not its umbra.
b
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NDQ_004371
effect of latitude on climate
the polar regions receive the most solar radiation because their summer days are 6 month long.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
b
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NDQ_004372
effect of latitude on climate
in the polar region, the night lasts
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Multiple Choice
a. For 12 hours, b. For 6 days, c. For 6 hours, d. For 6 months
d
8,740
NDQ_004373
effect of latitude on climate
the number of hours of daylight is equal all year long at the equator.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
a
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NDQ_004374
effect of latitude on climate
what causes western europe to be warmer than the rest of europe?
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Multiple Choice
a. The Gulf Stream, b. The Benguela Current, c. The Arctic Current, d. The East Australian Current
a
8,742
NDQ_004375
effect of latitude on climate
latitude is the only factor that determines the temperature of a region.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
b
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NDQ_004376
effect of latitude on climate
at the equator, the sun is just about directly overhead at midday.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
a
8,744
NDQ_004377
effect of latitude on climate
the equatorial region in south america should be hot, but is actually cool. there is a similar zone of cool at nearly the same latitude in africa. what is the reason for these equatorial cool zones?
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a. Rising warm air causes precipitation and leads to the growth of rainforests., b. High plateaus collect snow and ice so there is high albedo., c. Sinking air from higher in the atmosphere brings cool air downward., d. None of these.
a
8,745
NDQ_004378
effect of latitude on climate
what prevents the poles from getting sunlight half the year?
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Multiple Choice
a. Earth’s elliptical orbit., b. The tilt of Earth’s axis of rotation., c. The high albedo of the polar regions., d. None of these.
b
8,746
NDQ_004379
effect of latitude on climate
if a map of temperature displayed stripes parallel to the equator with equal temperatures the distance north and south of the equator, it would mean that only __________ affected temperature.
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Multiple Choice
a. Longitude, b. Altitude, c. Latitude, d. Albedo
c
8,747
NDQ_004380
effects of air pollution on human health
which of these can cause lung disease and increased rates of asthma, emphysema, and viral infections?
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a. Particulates, b. Nitrogen oxide, c. Sulfur oxide, d. All of the above.
d
8,748
NDQ_004381
effects of air pollution on human health
high ozone levels cause
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Multiple Choice
a. Diseases of the reproductive system, b. Heart and lung disease, c. Gastrointestinal diseases, d. All of the above.
b
8,749
NDQ_004382
effects of air pollution on human health
in the united states, particulates are responsible for this many deaths a year.
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a. 300, b. 3,000, c. 30,000, d. 300,000
c
8,750
NDQ_004383
effects of air pollution on human health
shutting down vehicle traffic in a region results in a reduction in
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Multiple Choice
a. Hospital visits due to asthma, b. Gastrointestinal diseases, c. Anemia, d. All of the above
a
8,751
NDQ_004384
effects of air pollution on human health
due to air pollution, this disease is increasing, even for people who do not smoke.
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a. Stroke, b. Heart disease, c. Asthma, d. Lung cancer
d
8,752
NDQ_004385
effects of air pollution on human health
scientists are certain that the increase in air pollution is causing the increase in lung cancer.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
b
8,753
NDQ_004386
effects of air pollution on human health
a person exposed to air pollution is more likely to get lung cancer.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
a
8,754
NDQ_004387
effects of air pollution on human health
in poorly ventilated spaces, such as tunnels, this gas can kill people.
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Multiple Choice
a. Carbon dioxide, b. Lead, c. Carbon monoxide, d. Methane
c
8,755
NDQ_004388
effects of air pollution on human health
breathing air into which weve emitted pollutants is not much different from throwing trash in our food supply and eating it.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
a
8,756
NDQ_004389
effects of air pollution on human health
according to one study, no amount of air pollution is safe to breathe.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
a
8,757
NDQ_004410
electromagnetic energy in the atmosphere
if you live in a desert, the best car to buy to avoid a hot interior is one that is
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Multiple Choice
a. White, b. Yellow, c. Blue, d. Black
a
8,758
NDQ_004411
electromagnetic energy in the atmosphere
radiation transfers energy by electromagnetic waves.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
a
8,759
NDQ_004412
electromagnetic energy in the atmosphere
the law of conservation of energy states that energy
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Multiple Choice
a. cannot be created, b. cannot be destroyed, c. can change forms, d. All of the above
d
8,760
NDQ_004413
electromagnetic energy in the atmosphere
violet light has the longest wavelengths for visible light.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
b
8,761
NDQ_004414
electromagnetic energy in the atmosphere
plants convert solar energy to chemical energy.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
a
8,762
NDQ_004415
electromagnetic energy in the atmosphere
the measure of how well a surface reflects light:
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Multiple Choice
a. Mirroring, b. Albedo, c. Refraction, d. Prism
b
8,763
NDQ_004416
electromagnetic energy in the atmosphere
a snow field has a low albedo.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
b
8,764
NDQ_004417
electromagnetic energy in the atmosphere
why would it be adaptive for a snake to see infrared energy?
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Multiple Choice
a. As a reptile, it can then know where to go to warm up on cold mornings., b. As an animal, it can avoid locations where infrared radiation is high., c. As a predator, it is better able to locate a prey animal if it can “see” its body heat., d. None of these.
c
8,765
NDQ_004418
electromagnetic energy in the atmosphere
this breaks up light into different wavelengths, separating light into different colors.
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Multiple Choice
a. Mirror, b. Prism, c. Glass, d. Screen
b
8,766
NDQ_004419
electromagnetic energy in the atmosphere
which two items radiate energy?
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Multiple Choice
a. A mirror and a prism, b. The moon and Jupiter, c. The moon and the sun, d. The sun and a light bulb
d
8,767
NDQ_004420
energy conservation
what are two ways that energy can be conserved?
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Multiple Choice
a. Use less energy, b. Create more energy, as needed., c. Use energy more efficiently, d. Use less energy and use energy more efficiently.
a
8,768
NDQ_004421
energy conservation
in 2004, the united states used most of its energy on ________________.
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Multiple Choice
a. Transportation, b. Residential use, c. Industrial use, d. Commercial use
a
8,769
NDQ_004422
energy conservation
which of these are ways we can use less energy in our homes?
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Multiple Choice
a. Turn off lights when not in a room, b. Only run appliances when necessary, c. Use a fan instead of an air conditioner, d. All of the above
d
8,770
NDQ_004423
energy conservation
if you are driving, you can use energy more efficiently if you drive ___________.
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Multiple Choice
a. Above 90 miles per hour, b. Below 55 miles per hour, c. Above 55 miles per hour, d. Between 60 and 70 miles per hour
b
8,771
NDQ_004424
energy conservation
in a business, it is possible to conserve energy by
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Multiple Choice
a. Using incandescent lights., b. Setting thermostats to turn off when buildings are empty., c. Keeping appliances plugged in so they are ready to go on Monday morning., d. All of these.
b
8,772
NDQ_004425
energy conservation
conserving energy is cleaner and cheaper than finding new energy.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
a
8,773
NDQ_004426
energy conservation
why is it good to conserve energy?
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Multiple Choice
a. Sources of energy that are limited will be available in the future., b. It is much cheaper to conserve energy than to develop new energy sources., c. Energy that is not used does not produce pollution., d. All of these.
d
8,774
NDQ_004427
energy conservation
which type of light is more energy efficient?
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Multiple Choice
a. Incandescent Lights, b. LEAD bulbs, c. Compact fluorescent bulbs, d. None of these.
c
8,775
NDQ_004428
energy conservation
to be energy efficient at home
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Multiple Choice
a. Use old appliances, even if they no longer run well., b. Make sure your home is well insulated., c. Keep the heat (or air conditioning, d. All of these.
b
8,776
NDQ_004429
energy conservation
using energy more efficiently will help our energy resources last a longer time.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
a
8,777
NDQ_004430
energy from biomass
which of the following can be used as biofuel?
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Multiple Choice
a. Almond shells., b. Algae, c. Corn., d. All of these.
d
8,778
NDQ_004431
energy from biomass
compared to other forms of renewable energy, biomass energy
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Multiple Choice
a. Is less reliable., b. Burns more cleanly, with less greenhouse gas emissions., c. Can be processed into a liquid for use in cars., d. All of these.
c
8,779
NDQ_004433
energy from biomass
fossil fuels burn cleaner than biofuels.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
b
8,780
NDQ_004434
energy from biomass
cow manure can be a source of methane gas, which can be converted to electricity.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
a
8,781
NDQ_004435
energy from biomass
the considerations needed when using biomass for fuel includes
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Multiple Choice
a. Many crops need fertilizers to grow, which can become pollutants., b. Some crops emit no greenhouse gases when burned., c. Crops are more efficient than wastes as biofuels., d. All of these.
a
8,782
NDQ_004436
energy from biomass
to create biomass energy, breakdown of the ______ of plants is needed.
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Multiple Choice
a. Mitochondria, b. Cell walls, c. Cytoplasm, d. Nucleus
b
8,783
NDQ_004437
energy from biomass
biomass from which sugars are released and fermented create fuel.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
a
8,784
NDQ_004438
energy from biomass
wood has been one of the oldest fuels used for warmth or to cook food.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
a
8,785
NDQ_004439
energy from biomass
why is algae considered a better option as source of biofuels than corn?
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Multiple Choice
a. Algae is easier to convert to a usable fuel., b. Algae can be grown in locations where crops can’t., c. Algae can thrive on waste., d. All of the above.
d
8,786
NDQ_004440
energy use
the most commonly used energy resource in the u.s. is
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Multiple Choice
a. oil., b. coal., c. natural gas., d. none of the above
a
8,787
NDQ_004441
energy use
all of the energy resources listed in question 1 are nonrenewable resources.
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Multiple Choice
a. true, b. false
a
8,788
NDQ_004442
energy use
examples of renewable energy resources include
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Multiple Choice
a. wind energy., b. solar energy., c. biomass energy., d. all of the above
d
8,789
NDQ_004443
energy use
in the u.s., the most commonly used renewable energy resource is solar energy.
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Multiple Choice
a. true, b. false
b
8,790
NDQ_004444
energy use
people in the u.s. use far more energy per person than people in any other country.
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Multiple Choice
a. true, b. false
a
8,791
NDQ_004446
energy use
the worlds top five oil-consuming nations include all of the following except
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Multiple Choice
a. India., b. Japan., c. Canada., d. China.
c
8,792
NDQ_004450
environmental impacts of mining
the damage done by surface mining includes
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Multiple Choice
a. Clearing the landscape of trees and soil., b. Erosion of sediments into streams and lakes., c. Pollutants and acids flow outward from mines., d. All of these.
d
8,793
NDQ_004451
environmental impacts of mining
this product of mining can change the composition of nearby streams and lakes
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Multiple Choice
a. Water, b. Precious metals, c. Acids, d. All of the above
c
8,794
NDQ_004452
environmental impacts of mining
acid flowing from coal mines in missouri polluted the water and land.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
a
8,795
NDQ_004453
environmental impacts of mining
older mines must also be reclaimed by u.s. law.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
b
8,796
NDQ_004454
environmental impacts of mining
reclamation of a mine area may include
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Multiple Choice
a. Filling pits with sediment, reshaping the land and planting vegetation., b. Putting a cap on the mine and leaving., c. Planting vegetation over the mine., d. Reclamation is not a goal of most mine owners.
a
8,797
NDQ_004455
environmental impacts of mining
personal electronics are full of metals and other substances that come from mining.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
a
8,798
NDQ_004456
environmental impacts of mining
how does mining affect streams and lakes?
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Multiple Choice
a. They may become full of sediment., b. They may become full of pollutants., c. They may become full of acid., d. All of these.
d
8,799
NDQ_004457
environmental impacts of mining
heavy metals are among the pollutants that can come off a mine.
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Multiple Choice
a. True, b. False
a