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Combustion of gasoline and diesel fuel emits which of the following?
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All of the above are emitted by vehicles running on gasoline and diesel fuel.
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All of the above are emitted by vehicles running on gasoline and diesel fuel.
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All of the above are emitted by vehicles running on gasoline and diesel fuel.
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All of the above are emitted by vehicles running on gasoline and diesel fuel.
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All of the above are emitted by vehicles running on gasoline and diesel fuel.
Which of the following energy sources is not used to generate electricity in the United States?
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Oil, biofuels, natural gas, and coal are all used to generate electricity in the United States.
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Oil, biofuels, natural gas, and coal are all used to generate electricity in the United States.
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Oil, biofuels, natural gas, and coal are all used to generate electricity in the United States.
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Oil, biofuels, natural gas, and coal are all used to generate electricity in the United States.
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Oil, biofuels, natural gas, and coal are all used to generate electricity in the United States.
Of the following fossil fuels, which is typically the least expensive for its energy content?
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In 2005, a million Btu of energy from coal cost approximately $2, versus $5 for natural gas and $10 for oil. However, prices can fluctuate due to changes in the economy and new government policies.
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In 2005, a million Btu of energy from coal cost approximately $2, versus $5 for natural gas and $10 for oil. However, prices can fluctuate due to changes in the economy and new government policies.
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In 2005, a million Btu of energy from coal cost approximately $2, versus $5 for natural gas and $10 for oil. However, prices can fluctuate due to changes in the economy and new government policies.
In 2008, approximately how much energy did the United States use?
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In 2008, the United States used approximately 99.2 quads. One quad is about as much total energy as the city of Chicago requires in one year.
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In 2008, the United States used approximately 99.2 quads. One quad is about as much total energy as the city of Chicago requires in one year.
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In 2008, the United States used approximately 99.2 quads. One quad is about as much total energy as the city of Chicago requires in one year.
True or False: Increasing the energy supply is the only answer to a stable energy future.
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Reducing demand through the improved efficiency of devices and procedures is another way to improve our energy situation.
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Reducing demand through the improved efficiency of devices and procedures is another way to improve our energy situation.
America, with 5% of the planet's population, consumes how much of the world's total energy?
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With 5% of the planet's population, the United States uses 20% of the world's total energy.
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With 5% of the planet's population, the United States uses 20% of the world's total energy.
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With 5% of the planet's population, the United States uses 20% of the world's total energy.
In 2008, what percentage of the United States' total energy consumption came from oil?
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In 2008, 37% of the United States' total energy consumption came from oil, more than any other energy source.
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In 2008, 37% of the United States' total energy consumption came from oil, more than any other energy source.
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In 2008, 37% of the United States' total energy consumption came from oil, more than any other energy source.
In 2008, of the four economic sectors, which used the most energy in the United States?
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In 2008, industry used 31% of the total energy used; next was transportation at 28%, then residential at 22%, and commercial at 19%.
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In 2008, industry used 31% of the total energy used; next was transportation at 28%, then residential at 22%, and commercial at 19%.
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In 2008, industry used 31% of the total energy used; next was transportation at 28%, then residential at 22%, and commercial at 19%.
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In 2008, industry used 31% of the total energy used; next was transportation at 28%, then residential at 22%, and commercial at 19%.
About how much of the world's coal reserves are located in the United States?
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More than a quarter of the world's coal reserves are located in the United States.
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More than a quarter of the world's coal reserves are located in the United States.
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More than a quarter of the world's coal reserves are located in the United States.
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