1.What effect does melting sea ice have on the atmosphere?
A. The atmosphere gets warmer because sea ice releases heat as it melts.
B. The atmosphere gets cooler because there is more ocean water to absorb heat.
C. The atmosphere gets warmer because there is less sea ice to reflect the sun's rays.
D. The atmosphere gets cooler because ocean temperatures decrease.
2. Why is oil considered a fossil fuel?
A. It is used to provide electricity.
B.It is nonrenewable energy resource.
C. It is found far below the ground.
D. It was formed from ancient plants and animal remains.
3. Suppose that a report shows that, for a given year, the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of new construction projects is expected to be $0.0545 per kWh for solar energy and $0.0995 per kWh for geothermal energy. Which form of energy has a better LCOE?(1 point)
A. solar energy, because the LCOE implies lower capital and operating costs
B. solar energy, because the dollar amount per kWh is lower
C. geothermal energy, because the dollar amount per kWh is higher
D.geothermal energy, because the LCOE implies higher total production
4. Drag the environmental impact to indicate whether it is a result of acquiring coal, acquiring natural gas, or both
Acquiring coal: Air pollution, Water pollution, Land degradation
Acquiring natural gas: Air pollution, Water pollution, Land use
Both: Greenhouse gas emissions