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The United States is home to how many of the world's automobiles?
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With less than 5% of the world's population, the United States is home to one-third of the world's automobiles.
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With less than 5% of the world's population, the United States is home to one-third of the world's automobiles.
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With less than 5% of the world's population, the United States is home to one-third of the world's automobiles.
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.
Most of the world's energy originates from which two primary sources:
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The energy we capture for use on Earth comes largely from the sun or from nuclear forces local to our own planet.
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The energy we capture for use on Earth comes largely from the sun or from nuclear forces local to our own planet.
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The energy we capture for use on Earth comes largely from the sun or from nuclear forces local to our own planet.
In 2008, approximately how much of the oil used in the U.S. was imported?
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In 2008, the U.S. imported about 66% of its oil supply. This percentage is expected to grow even higher over the next two decades.
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In 2008, the U.S. imported about 66% of its oil supply. This percentage is expected to grow even higher over the next two decades.
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In 2008, the U.S. imported about 66% of its oil supply. This percentage is expected to grow even higher over the next two decades.
How much carbon dioxide is emitted by the average U.S. car driving one mile?
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The average U.S. car gets 21.4 mpg. About 19 pounds of carbon dioxide are emitted for every gallon burned, or 0.9 lb/mile.
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The average U.S. car gets 21.4 mpg. About 19 pounds of carbon dioxide are emitted for every gallon burned, or 0.9 lb/mile.
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The average U.S. car gets 21.4 mpg. About 19 pounds of carbon dioxide are emitted for every gallon burned, or 0.9 lb/mile.
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.
Energy intensity is a measure of:
- The amount of energy used by a nation per unit of GDP
- The amount of energy contained in a given amount of fuel
- The amount of electric current passing through a point
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Energy intensity is a measure of a nation's energy efficiency represented through energy use per unit of GDP (Gross Domestic Product).
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Energy intensity is a measure of a nation's energy efficiency represented through energy use per unit of GDP (Gross Domestic Product).
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Energy intensity is a measure of a nation's energy efficiency represented through energy use per unit of GDP (Gross Domestic Product).
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.
About 21% of the electricity used in residential and commercial buildings goes to what use?
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Roughly 21% of the electricity used in residential and commercial buildings goes to lighting.
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Roughly 21% of the electricity used in residential and commercial buildings goes to lighting.
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Roughly 21% of the electricity used in residential and commercial buildings goes to lighting.
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Roughly 21% of the electricity used in residential and commercial buildings goes to lighting.
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