Feb 17, 2016

Human Impacts on the Earth 1 (ESS3.C)

3 cards
, 12 answers
    • An energy sources’ usefulness is determined by monetary and nonmonetary consequences of the conversion process.

      Which of the following is a nonmonetary consequence of the conversion process of an energy source?
      1. Open holes left behind by coal mining carry high ecological costs.
      2. Solar panels have significant upfront costs to build and install.
      3. Wind power is not economical in low wind areas.
      4. Nuclear power plant maintenance and operation is expensive.

    • Coal is used for generating about 53% of the electrical energy in the United States.

      Which of these environmental issues is directly contributed to by the burning of coal?
      1. beach erosion
      2. ozone depletion
      3. air pollution
      4. overfishing

    • Recycling is important to the environment because  . . . 
      it is a way of conserving nonrenewable resources
      .
      1. it decreases the amount of natural resources
      2. it produces more carbon dioxide for plants
      3. it is a good way to earn money
      4. it is a way of conserving nonrenewable resources

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