Which of the following describes the most commonly used form of energy in developing countries?
Nuclear energy, because there is no chance of thermal pollution.
Biomass, such as wood and charcoal, due to its availability and affordability.
Active solar power, as no additional infrastructure is needed.
Hydroelectric power, due to the ease of constructing large dams.
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Which of the following describes the processes of cogeneration?
The use of multiple renewable energy sources for electricity generation.
The conversion of biomass into liquid fuels for transportation.
The storage of excess energy in batteries for later use.
The production of electricity and useful heat from the same energy source.
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Which of the following describes the process of peat formation?
Dead plant material accumulates in waterlogged, oxygen-poor conditions and partially decomposes over time.
High pressure and heat transform ancient marine organisms into fossil fuel.
Volcanic activity compresses organic material into solid carbon deposits.
Rapid bacterial decomposition of plant material in dry environments creates peat.
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Which of the following best describes tar sands?
A type of renewable energy source found in desert regions.
Sedimentary rock formations that contain large deposits of coal.
A mixture of sand, clay, water, and bitumen from which oil can be extracted.
A byproduct of natural gas extraction used for road construction.
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Which of the following describes an advantage of natural gas?
It produces more air pollutants than coal when burned.
It is a non-renewable resource with limited availability.
It burns more cleanly than coal and oil, producing fewer emissions.
It requires more processing than other fossil fuels before use.
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Which of the following describes an example of cogeneration?
A coal power plant that recycles waste water from the process of generating electricity.
A factory that captures waste heat from electricity production and uses it for heating.
A solar farm that supplies electricity to homes during the day.
A privately owned wind turbine that enables the owner to sell excess electricity to the power grid.
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Which of the following lists the forms of coal in order from highest carbon content and energy output to lowest?
Lignite, Bituminous, Anthracite
Bituminous, Lignite, Anthracite
Anthracite, Bituminous, Lignite
Anthracite, Lignite, Bituminous
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Which of the following properties is used to separate crude oil into its various components during the process of refining?
Viscosity
Boiling point
Reactivity with oxygen
Solubility
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Which of the following statements provides the strongest evidence to support the claim that anthracite coal is a better option than lignite coal?
Anthracite coal has a higher carbon content and produces more energy than lignite coal.
Anthracite coal is more abundant and easier to mine than lignite coal.
Anthracite coal is less expensive to extract and process than lignite coal.
Anthracite coal has a higher sulfur content than lignite coal.
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