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In 2014, approximately how much of the oil used in the U.S. was imported?
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The United States imported approximately 27% of its oil. More than one-third of that came from Canada.
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The United States imported approximately 27% of its oil. More than one-third of that came from Canada.
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The United States imported approximately 27% of its oil. More than one-third of that came from Canada.
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The United States imported approximately 27% of its oil. More than one-third of that came from Canada.
On average, which is most efficient in coverting heat into electic power?
- Coal boiler power plant
- Natural gas-fired turbine power plant
- Natural gas combined-cycle power plant
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On average, a typical coal-burning power plant in 2013 was about 33% efficient in converting heat energy into electrical power. A gas-fired plant was about 42% efficient. And in natural gas combined-cycle power plants—in which waste heat from a natural gas turbine is used to power a steam turbine—generation may be as much as 60% efficient.
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On average, a typical coal-burning power plant in 2013 was about 33% efficient in converting heat energy into electrical power. A gas-fired plant was about 42% efficient. And in natural gas combined-cycle power plants—in which waste heat from a natural gas turbine is used to power a steam turbine—generation may be as much as 60% efficient.
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On average, a typical coal-burning power plant in 2013 was about 33% efficient in converting heat energy into electrical power. A gas-fired plant was about 42% efficient. And in natural gas combined-cycle power plants—in which waste heat from a natural gas turbine is used to power a steam turbine—generation may be as much as 60% efficient.
Which of the following is emitted by coal-fired power plants?
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All of the above are emitted from coal-fired power plants and can be harmful to our health and the environment.
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All of the above are emitted from coal-fired power plants and can be harmful to our health and the environment.
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All of the above are emitted from coal-fired power plants and can be harmful to our health and the environment.
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All of the above are emitted from coal-fired power plants and can be harmful to our health and the environment.
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All of the above are emitted from coal-fired power plants and can be harmful to our health and the environment.
True or false? Carbon capture and storage would reduce energy efficiency of a coal plant?
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Carbon capture and storage will reduce energy efficiency of a coal plant, though it will decrease carbon emissions.
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Carbon capture and storage will reduce energy efficiency of a coal plant, though it will decrease carbon emissions.
If electricity production wastes between 40 and 65% of the primary energy source, why is it used?
- Producing electricity is a way to store energy.
- Electricity production results in no harmful emissions.
- Electricity is a versatile energy carrier.
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Most direct uses of primary energy are limited to generating heat and motion. Electricity, by contrast, is extremely versatile, with a wide range of complex applications.
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Most direct uses of primary energy are limited to generating heat and motion. Electricity, by contrast, is extremely versatile, with a wide range of complex applications.
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Most direct uses of primary energy are limited to generating heat and motion. Electricity, by contrast, is extremely versatile, with a wide range of complex applications.
According to the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, what is the average miles per gallon (mpg) required for new cars, SUVs, and light trucks (combined) by 2025?
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The most recent federal efficiency standards, finalized by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2012, are projected to increase fuel economy to the equivalent of 54.5 mpg for cars and light-duty trucks by model year 2025, while also reducing CO2 emissions.
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The most recent federal efficiency standards, finalized by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2012, are projected to increase fuel economy to the equivalent of 54.5 mpg for cars and light-duty trucks by model year 2025, while also reducing CO2 emissions.
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Sorry, that’s incorrect.
The most recent federal efficiency standards, finalized by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2012, are projected to increase fuel economy to the equivalent of 54.5 mpg for cars and light-duty trucks by model year 2025, while also reducing CO2 emissions.
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The most recent federal efficiency standards, finalized by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2012, are projected to increase fuel economy to the equivalent of 54.5 mpg for cars and light-duty trucks by model year 2025, while also reducing CO2 emissions.
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Sorry, that’s incorrect.
The most recent federal efficiency standards, finalized by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2012, are projected to increase fuel economy to the equivalent of 54.5 mpg for cars and light-duty trucks by model year 2025, while also reducing CO2 emissions.
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.
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.
True or false? Hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling have increased oil and gas production in the U.S.
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Extraction of "tight" oil—light crude oil contained in geological formations of shale or sandstone—accounted for only 12% of total U.S. oil production in 2008. By 2012, it made up 35%, and is predicted to rise to 50% in the near term.
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Extraction of "tight" oil—light crude oil contained in geological formations of shale or sandstone—accounted for only 12% of total U.S. oil production in 2008. By 2012, it made up 35%, and is predicted to rise to 50% in the near term.
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