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1
Which chemically-generated source of energy is used most by Canadians today?
A)Nuclear
B)Petroleum
C)Methane
D)Hydroelectric
2
The use of which energy source has decreased the most in Canada since the early twentieth century?
A)Coal
B)Wind
C)Methane
D)Hydroelectric
3
Which of the examples below has the greatest impact in terms of conserving energy?
A)Using a stove to cook vegetables instead of a microwave oven
B)Leaving the outside lights on when you go out in the evening, so it is not dark when you get home
C)Taking the bus instead of driving a car
D)Driving a sport utility vehicle instead of a small car
4
Which of the following uses of natural gas is the most efficient?
A)Used directly, such as in cooking devices
B)Used to produce electricity in a power plant
C)Transformed to another form of energy before reaching its final destination
D)As part of a chain of transformations between several different forms of energy
5
What is the definition of "useful energy"?
A)Energy that is delivered to a consumer in useable form
B)Energy that is used to maintain and build power plants
C)The ideal energy content of fuel
D)The amount of energy a fuel can produce
6
If a kitchen appliance uses 860 kJ of energy but produces 540 kJ of energy, what is the energy efficiency of the appliance?
A)0.648%
B)159%
C)1.59%
D)62.8%
7
If the energy efficiency of an appliance is 78% and the energy used is 650 kJ, how much energy is produced?
A)5.07 x 103 kJ
B)50.7 kJ
C)5.07 x 102 kJ
D)0.001 20 kJ
8
Which of the following energy sources is non-renewable?
A)Wind
B)Wood
C)Biomass
D)Natural gas





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