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How many commercial coal-fired power plants utilize carbon capture and sequestration practices in 2009?
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In 2009, there were no commercial coal-fired plants utilizing carbon capture and sequestration.
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In 2009, there were no commercial coal-fired plants utilizing carbon capture and sequestration.
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In 2009, there were no commercial coal-fired plants utilizing carbon capture and sequestration.
How much of France's electricity is produced by nuclear power plants?
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Nearly 80% of France's electricity is produced by nuclear power plants.
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Nearly 80% of France's electricity is produced by nuclear power plants.
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Nearly 80% of France's electricity is produced by nuclear power plants.
What percentage of U.S. electricity was generated by wind in 2008?
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Almost 1% of U.S. electricity was generated by wind in 2008.
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Almost 1% of U.S. electricity was generated by wind in 2008.
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Almost 1% of U.S. electricity was generated by wind in 2008.
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.
Which of the following is not a primary energy source?
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Electricity is a secondary energy source because it can only be produced from the use of primary energy sources such as coal, natural gas, or nuclear reactions.
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Electricity is a secondary energy source because it can only be produced from the use of primary energy sources such as coal, natural gas, or nuclear reactions.
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Electricity is a secondary energy source because it can only be produced from the use of primary energy sources such as coal, natural gas, or nuclear reactions.
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Electricity is a secondary energy source because it can only be produced from the use of primary energy sources such as coal, natural gas, or nuclear reactions.
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Electricity is a secondary energy source because it can only be produced from the use of primary energy sources such as coal, natural gas, or nuclear reactions.
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.
Which energy sources together account for 84% of the energy used in the United States?
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Fossil fuels (petroleum, natural gas, and coal) account for 84% of the energy used in the United States.
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Fossil fuels (petroleum, natural gas, and coal) account for 84% of the energy used in the United States.
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Fossil fuels (petroleum, natural gas, and coal) account for 84% of the energy used in the United States.
The consumption of energy worldwide is projected to rise by how much between 2006 and 2030?
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Worldwide consumption of energy sources is projected to rise by nearly 50% between 2006 and 2030.
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Worldwide consumption of energy sources is projected to rise by nearly 50% between 2006 and 2030.
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Worldwide consumption of energy sources is projected to rise by nearly 50% between 2006 and 2030.
Which of the following is not considered to be a drawback to wind energy?
- Wind's intermittency
- Aesthetic impact of wind farms
- Risks to birds and bats
- All of the above are considered drawbacks
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While wind energy has many benefits, all of the above are considered drawbacks to wind energy.
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While wind energy has many benefits, all of the above are considered drawbacks to wind energy.
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While wind energy has many benefits, all of the above are considered drawbacks to wind energy.
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While wind energy has many benefits, all of the above are considered drawbacks to wind energy.
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