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E.
Disruption of the land is moderate.
10.
Dams have both advantages and disadvantages. Which of the following is an advantage of building a
dam across a river?
A.
Large flooded area behind the dam
B.
Controlled downstream flooding
C.
Sediments building up behind the dam
D.
Increased water evaporation
E.
Building expenses
11.
If you live in the Southwest and you want to make your house more energy-efficient, which of the fol-
lowing would NOT be a way to do so?
A.
Replacing your 25-year-old air conditioner
B.
Replacing your single-paned windows with double-paned windows
C.
Removing ceiling fans because you replaced your air conditioner
D.
Adding weather stripping
E.
Adding insulation
12.
What is the percentage change in average passenger car fuel mileage from 1978 at 18 mpg to 2010 at
27.5 mpg? (You may NOT use a calculator.)
A.
18
B.
26.2
C.
27.0
D.
37.5
E.
52.8
13.
Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of solar energy?
A.
It is inefficient where sunlight is seasonal.
B.
Battery technology is limited.
C.
It is great for remote locations.
D.
Efficiency is low.
E.
Systems get old and need to be replaced.
14.
Which of the following is NOT produced by the combustion of fossil fuels?
A.
Carbon dioxide
B.
Water
C.
Pollutants
D.
Energy
E.
Glucose
15.
Historic energy consumption changed dramatically in the 1800s. Which is NOT a reason for this
change?
A.
Industrial Revolution
B.
Population growth
C.
Development of the combustion engine
