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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.
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.
In the United States, which economic sector releases the most CO2?
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In the United States, the transportation sector releases the most CO2. In 2006, the transportation sector released nearly 2 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide, nearly all of which was from oil.
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In the United States, the transportation sector releases the most CO2. In 2006, the transportation sector released nearly 2 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide, nearly all of which was from oil.
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In the United States, the transportation sector releases the most CO2. In 2006, the transportation sector released nearly 2 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide, nearly all of which was from oil.
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In the United States, the transportation sector releases the most CO2. In 2006, the transportation sector released nearly 2 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide, nearly all of which was from oil.
About how much of the world's coal reserves are located in the United States?
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More than a quarter of the world's coal reserves are located in the United States.
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More than a quarter of the world's coal reserves are located in the United States.
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More than a quarter of the world's coal reserves are located in the United States.
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.
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.
Which of the following sources do experts expect will provide us with the “silver bullet” solution to our energy needs?
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There is no silver bullet. Tomorrow’s energy, like today’s, will come from a variety of sources.
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There is no silver bullet. Tomorrow’s energy, like today’s, will come from a variety of sources.
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There is no silver bullet. Tomorrow’s energy, like today’s, will come from a variety of sources.
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There is no silver bullet. Tomorrow’s energy, like today’s, will come from a variety of sources.
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 much of the U.S. supply of natural gas is imported from outside North America?
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Less than 2% of the U.S. supply of natural gas is imported from outside North America.
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Less than 2% of the U.S. supply of natural gas is imported from outside North America.
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Less than 2% of the U.S. supply of natural gas is imported from outside North America.
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