(TCO 5) The term Homo hydrocarbonum refers to: (Points : 2) a new subspecies of
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(TCO 5) The term Homo hydrocarbonum refers to: (Points : 2) a new subspecies of Homo sapiens discovered in the 18th century
. increased population growth as a result of human dependence on fossil fuels.
a new type of renewable power driven by human energy.
None of the above
Question 2.2. (TCO 5) The rapid growth in human population in the 20th century is associated with: (Points : 2)
agricultural advancements related to use of fossil fuels.
advanced birth control techniques.
a reduction in the use of coal and a corresponding increase in nuclear energy.
All of the above
Question 3.3. (TCO 5) Which of the following are forms of indirect solar energy technologies? (Points : 2)
Wind power
Hydroelectric
Ocean thermal energy
All of the above
Which of the following is a barrier to the use of ocean wave energy? (Points : 2)
The resource lacks the potential to provide energy.
Developing the resource directly impacts the migratory cycles of whales.
Developing the resource alters beach formation dynamics and impacts recreational uses of the shoreline.
None of the above
Question 5.5. (TCO 5) According to author Ross McCluney, strategies to address the energy supply issues facing the human race include: (Points : 2)
employing energy conservation strategies.
utilizing a mix of renewable energy sources.
improvements in the current level of technology for renewable energy.
All of the above
Question 6.6. (TCO 5) The significant role that petroleum energy resources play in modern agriculture technologies has given rise to which phrase? (Points : 2)
Don't panic – go organic
Eating solar energy
Eating oil
None of the above
Question 7.7. (TCO 5) Exponential growth refers to: (Points : 2)
a situation where the rate of growth is expressed as proportional to the current value.
a constant linear function.
Both A and B
None of the above
Question 8.8. (TCO 5) The term Green Revolution refers to: (Points : 2)
use of petroleum in development of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.
advancement in mechanized farming.
expansion of irrigation systems and development of new crop strains.
All of the above
Question 9.9. (TCO 5) Let's assume water lilies reproduce by doubling every 24 hours. If you place one water lily in a small pond on the first day of the month, and by the 30th day of the month the lily pond is completely full with water lilies, on what day is the pond half full? (Points : 2)
Day 2
Day 15
Day 29
None of the above
Question 10.10. (TCO 5) The concept of carrying capacity refers to: (Points : 2)
the population that can exist within the natural resource limits of the planet without further degrading and diminishing the natural, social, and economic resources for present and future generations.
the amount of electricity that can be carried in the distribution grid of an electric utility.
the storage capacity of a hydroelectric system.
All of the above
Explanation / Answer
The term Homo hydrocarbonum refers to:
a new subspecies of Homo sapiens discovered in the 18th century
Note: Homo hydrocarbonum is the subspecies of Homo sapiens .
The rapid growth in human population in the 20th century is associated with:
agricultural advancements related to use of fossil fuels.
Note: The population growth is exponential because of the use of fossil fuels.
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Which of the following are forms of indirect solar energy technologies?
Hydroelectric
Note: Evaporation of water due to solar enegy forms clouds which precipitate as rain which fills the reservoirs with water.
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Which of the following is a barrier to the use of ocean wave energy?
Developing the resource directly impacts the migratory cycles of whales.
Note : It is a non technical barrier
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