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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.
Which source(s) of energy are not nuclear in origin?
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Tidal energy is gravitational in origin. Solar energy comes from nuclear reactions in the sun.
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Tidal energy is gravitational in origin. Geothermal energy comes from radioactive decay inside the earth.
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Tidal energy is gravitational in origin. Solar energy comes from nuclear reactions in the sun, and geothermal energy comes from radioactive decay inside the earth.
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Tidal energy is gravitational in origin. Solar energy comes from nuclear reactions in the sun, and geothermal energy comes from radioactive decay inside the earth.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Which residential usage consumes the largest amount of energy?
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Consuming the largest amount of energy, space heating accounts for 31% of all residential energy used. Space cooling accounts for an additional 12% of energy usage.
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Consuming the largest amount of energy, space heating accounts for 31% of all residential energy used. Space cooling accounts for an additional 12% of energy usage.
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Consuming the largest amount of energy, space heating accounts for 31% of all residential energy used. Space cooling accounts for an additional 12% of energy usage.
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Consuming the largest amount of energy, space heating accounts for 31% of all residential energy used. Space cooling accounts for an additional 12% of energy usage.
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