EESC 1010 Final Exam Fall 2017 Ver B YOUR NAME 1) Which of the following renewab

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EESC 1010 Final Exam Fall 2017 Ver B YOUR NAME 1) Which of the following renewable resources derives its energy from the Sun? A. wind energy B. wave energy C biomass energy D. All of the above resources derive they energy from the Sun A) With even the most current solar photovolataic technologies, it is still relatively costly to produce electricity B) There is not enough energy in sunlight to help with our current levels of consumption. C) Current photovoltaic technologies do not allow for electricity production at high enough voltages. D) It can be challenging and costly to install solar technologies on existing buildings. 2) Why doesn't solar energy play more a significant role in electricity 3) Which of the following statements about nuclear power is (are) correcet? A) Nuclear power is one of the few energy resources with the potential to completely replace fossil fuels B) Nuclear reactors generate waste that must be isolated from human contact for thousands of years. C) Approximately 17% of the world's electricity is currently generated by nuclear power. D) Nuclear power is generated through a controlled reaction of fissions decay All of the above statements are correct. 4) is the branch of geology that is concerned with discovering new supplies of useful A) Geophysics B) Environmental geology C) Physical geology D) Economic geology E) Mineral geology 5) What is the difference between an ore and a mineral deposit? A) There is no difference B) Ore deposits are mineral deposits that contain metals. C) Ore deposits are mineral deposits that can be profitably mined. D) Ore deposits are mineral deposits that have formed under high temperatures. 6) A) Hydrothermal B) Metamorphic C) Placer D) Sedimentary E) Magmatic deposits are formed when minerals precipitate out of hot water solutions. 7) AHydrogeology B. Aquaology C. Hydrology D. Hydrodynamics 8) Which reservoir holds most of the freshwater resources of the planet? _is the scientific study of water.

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1) all the above energies derive their energy directly from the sun or from heat generated deep within the earth.

2) with even the most current solar photovoltaic technologies, it is still relatively costly to produce electricity.

3) All the statements are correct

4) Mineral geology

5) Ore deposits are mineral deposits that can be profitably mined

6) Hydrothermal deposits

7) Hydrology is the scientific study of water

8) Ice sheets holds most of the freshwater resources of the planet

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