refineries, resulting in a reduction in respiratory diseases such as asthma,
bronchitis, and emphysema
■ Fewer oil wells and fracking sites, resulting in:
- less exploration for new oil sources
- a reduction in oil spills and pipeline leaks
- less habitat destruction
- improved groundwater quality
- less ground subsidence
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
- Which of the following forms of energy is a renewable resource?
(A) Synthetic oil
(B) Breeder fission
(C) Biomass
(D) Oil shale
(E) Synthetic natural gas
- Which of the following forms of energy has low, short-term availability?
(A) Solar energy
(B) Synthetic oil derived from coal
(C) Nuclear energy
(D) Coal
(E) Petroleum
- Which of the following is a source of moderate to high net-energy?
(A) Tar sands
(B) Wind
(C) Fission
(D) Synthetic natural gas
(E) Geothermal
- Which of the following alternatives would NOT lead to a sustainable
energy future?
