APES Quiz

Describe the conditions under which peat is formed.
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Describe the conditions under which peat is formed.
partially decomposed organic material that can be burned for fuel
The separation of the various components of crude oil in refineries is accomplished primarily by taking advantage of differences in what?
The boiling points of the components
Give an example of cogeneration.
greenroofs
a coal fired power plant
What is an advantage of using natural gas, rather than oil, as a fuel is that natural gas?
less expensive because most reserves are in the United States
What fuel source is commonly used in less developed countries because it is easily accessible?
wood
Purity is a major factor in determining the type of coal used for energy. List the types of coal correctly with a description of its purity and common use.
peat,lignite, sub-bituminous, bituminous and anthracite. Heat, pressure, and .heat and pressure are increased and moisture content is decreased
What country has the largest coal reserves?
United States
Describe an environment where large amounts of oil could form millions of years in the future.
a river delta in a forested region
Describe the global distribution of coal supplies.
The United States, the former Soviet Union, and China together contain 50% of proven reserves.
Which region has been the largest petroleum exporter for the past four decades?
Saudai Rabia
Where in the United States has a history of coal deposits and is most likely to have mining operations?Pennsylvania, west Virgina, kentuckyAssume fracking has not been used with the oil and gas well. Which rock layer that must be rich in organic matter that was subjected to heat and pressure over time during the formation of oil and natural gas.layer DAssume fracking has not been used with the oil and gas well. Which rock layer that must be porous and have enough permeability for fluid to move through the layer.layer CAssume fracking has not been used with the oil and gas well. Which rock layer that can be porous but must have very low to no permeabilitylayer BWhich currently proven global reserves are expected to be largely exhausted within the next 50 years?oil D