Energy Resources & Consumption
Which factor presents the greatest challenge in transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources globally?
The current infrastructure that heavily relies on fossil fuels requires significant modification.
Renewable resources provide an inconsistent supply of energy due to natural fluctuations.
The initial cost investment for renewables is perceived as more expensive than continuing with fossil fuels.
Public opinion often does not support the construction of new renewable facilities near communities.
Which is the cleanest fossil fuel to burn in terms of emitting fewer pollutants?
Coal
Natural gas
Petroleum
Wood
What would be a potential ecological consequence if a region heavily reliant on fishing shifts from diesel-powered boats to biofuel-powered vessels without sustainable agricultural practices for biofuel production?
Increased fish populations from lower oil spills at sea.
Greater carbon sequestration owing to enhanced algal growth from biofuel byproducts.
Reduced biodiversity due to habitat loss from increased land use for biofuel crops.
Improved water quality due to less diesel runoff into oceans.
How would a policy mandating a transition from coal to natural gas affect the acid deposition in downwind ecosystems?
It would increase because the extraction process of natural gas releases more pollutants into the atmosphere compared to coal mining.
It would decrease because natural gas combustion releases fewer sulfur compounds than coal.
There would be no change as both coal and natural gas release similar levels of sulfur and nitrogen compounds.
It would increase due to higher nitrogen oxides released from natural gas combustion.
Which fuel type is popular in developing countries because of an abundance of plants and animals?
Oil
Biomass
Peat
Natural gas
Given current technology, which factor makes solar power less viable in certain regions?
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Insufficient sunlight due to geographic latitude or weather patterns
Given current consumption trends how would widespread adoption electric vehicles powered by coal fired electricity plants influence atmospheric CO2 concentrations?
Increased CO2 sequestration soil through indirect promotion afforestation projects
Potentially little net reduction CO2 emissions since electricity still generated using high carbon emitting source
Diminished reliance petroleum offsets emissions despite coal usage
Decreased smog urban areas improving human health without affecting CO2 levels

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What is the primary environmental concern associated with the extraction of fossil fuels?
Ozone layer depletion
Acid rain formation
Habitat destruction
Reduced soil fertility
Which fossil fuel is typically used for electricity generation?
Petroleum
Natural gas
Peat
Coal
Which conservation approach for preserving forests is most likely to support biodiversity, sequester carbon, and maintain ecosystem services while also providing economic resources over the long term?
Implementing strict preservation areas where all human activity is prohibited.
Monoculture planting of fast-growing tree species for quick economic return.
Clear-cutting forests followed by a complete ban on logging to allow for natural regeneration.
Sustainable forestry practices that include selective logging and replanting.