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Which renewable energy source contributed the most to the total energy consumed in the United States in 2008?
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Out of all the renewable energy sources, biomass contributed the most to U.S. energy consumption in 2008.
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Out of all the renewable energy sources, biomass contributed the most to U.S. energy consumption in 2008.
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Out of all the renewable energy sources, biomass contributed the most to U.S. energy consumption in 2008.
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Out of all the renewable energy sources, biomass contributed the most to U.S. energy consumption in 2008.
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.
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.
What percentage of America's total energy came from wind in 2008?
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In 2008, wind accounted for 0.5% of America's energy portfolio.
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In 2008, wind accounted for 0.5% of America's energy portfolio.
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In 2008, wind accounted for 0.5% of America's energy portfolio.
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.
How much of the world's CO2 is released by the United States?
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Almost 20% of the world's CO2 is released by the United States.
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Almost 20% of the world's CO2 is released by the United States.
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Almost 20% of the world's CO2 is released by the United States.
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.
Which of the following is considered an obstacle to cars running on hydrogen fuel cells?
- Cost of fuel cells
- Difficulty storing and transporting hydrogen
- Process of collecting pure hydrogen
- All of the above
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All of the reasons mentioned are considered obstacles to producing cars that run on hydrogen fuel cells.
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All of the reasons mentioned are considered obstacles to producing cars that run on hydrogen fuel cells.
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All of the reasons mentioned are considered obstacles to producing cars that run on hydrogen fuel cells.
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All of the reasons mentioned are considered obstacles to producing cars that run on hydrogen fuel cells.
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%.
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