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Which primary energy source did we depend on the most to generate electricity in the United States in 2008?
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In 2008, the United States depended most on coal to generate electricity. Coal provided approximately 49% of the electricity generated by the United States that year.
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In 2008, the United States depended most on coal to generate electricity. Coal provided approximately 49% of the electricity generated by the United States that year.
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In 2008, the United States depended most on coal to generate electricity. Coal provided approximately 49% of the electricity generated by the United States that year.
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In 2008, the United States depended most on coal to generate electricity. Coal provided approximately 49% of the electricity generated by the United States that year.
True or False: Burning biofuels does not release carbon dioxide.
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Biofuels contain carbon and although they may burn “cleaner” than oil-derived fuels, they do not avoid generating carbon dioxide emissions.
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Biofuels contain carbon and although they may burn “cleaner” than oil-derived fuels, they do not avoid generating carbon dioxide emissions.
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.
True or False: U.S. domestic production of crude oil has declined since around 1970.
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U.S. domestic production of crude oil peaked around 1970 at about 9.5 million barrels per day (MBD) and declined to about 5.1 MBD by 2006.
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U.S. domestic production of crude oil peaked around 1970 at about 9.5 million barrels per day (MBD) and declined to about 5.1 MBD by 2006.
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.
The consumption of energy in the United States is projected to rise by how much between now and 2030?
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U.S. consumption of energy sources is projected to rise by 13% between now and 2030.
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U.S. consumption of energy sources is projected to rise by 13% between now and 2030.
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U.S. consumption of energy sources is projected to rise by 13% between now and 2030.
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.
Nuclear power provided what percentage of the total U.S. energy supply in 2008?
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Nuclear power accounted for 9% of the U.S. energy supply in 2008.
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Nuclear power accounted for 9% of the U.S. energy supply in 2008.
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Nuclear power accounted for 9% of the U.S. energy supply in 2008.
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