13 Study Guide- Energy - Nicola Boulter Chapter 13: Study...

Nicola Boulter
Chapter 13: Study Guide
• What is meant by nonrenewable energy? Provide examples.
• What is meant by renewable energy? Provide examples.
• What is meant by potentially renewable energy? Provide examples.
• What is meant by nondepletable energy? Provide examples.
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According to the US Energy Information Administration , biomass is currently the
source of about 86 % of the energy consumed in sub-Saharan Africa?
• What is meant by energy conservation? List a few methods that could be used to
conserve energy.
• What is a tiered rate system? How might such a rate system work for people who
use more high amounts of energy?

• Compare CFL (compact fluorescent light bulbs) and LED (light-emitting diode) light
bulbs in terms of energy saving when compared to incandescent light bulbs?
• What benefits are derived from using Energy Star rated appliances?
• Define what is meant by peak demand? How might variable pricing apply to
consumers who want to use energy at peak demand times?
• List some of the attributes of a home that is described as energy-efficient?
• What is meant by passive solar design? How are roof overhangs leveraged to
increase or decrease passive solar energy demand?