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Leeson 5 Exam Review Covers Topics Of Energy Resources And Waste. TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

Which of the following are advantages of nuclear energy?
a) It produces no air polluting gases.
b) all of the above
c) It is an alternative energy source for countries with limited fossil fuel supplies.
d) It is a concentrated energy source.

The largest percentage of energy used in the United States is for which purpose?
a) industrial
b) transportation
c) commercial
d) residential

___________ is generated by water entering behind a dam, then closing the gate at high tide, and then reopening the gate at low tide so the water rushes through and spins a
a) Alternative energy
b) efficiency
c) conservation
d) tidal power

Which of the following is the mining method in which hot water is injected into ore to dissolve it?
a) longwall mining
b) surface coal mining
c) quarrying
d) solution mining

A common environmental problem caused by a landfill is
a) methane gas
b) all of the above
c) unsafe drinking water
d) leachate

Characteristics of hazardous waste include which of the following?
a) explosive materials
b) all of the above
c) toxic materials
d) corrosive materials

Which of the following factors influence the suitability of a fuel?
a) chemical composition, possible reaction with other fuels, the application itself
b) none of the above
c) energy content, cost, availability, safety, byproducts
d) ease of transportation, use in manufacturing, ability to generate electricity

Which of the following is an example of a biodegradable material?
a) polyester blouse
b) computer
c) car windshield wiper
d) leather purse

The most important function of a(n) _____________ is to contain waste buried inside and keep it from causing problems with the environment.
a) leachate
b) water tower
c) incinerator
d) landfill

Any waste that is a risk to the health of humans or other living things is called ________________ waste.
a) hazardous
b) nontoxic
c) toxic
d) industrial

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