Deck 1: Introduction

Question 1

Today, the U.S. imports about what percentage of the oil it uses?

A) 10%
B) 25%
C) 40%
D) 60%
E) 80%

Answer 1

D

Question 2

One of the primary motivating forces behind our per capita reduction in energy use in the
1980's was _____________.

A) a smaller population growth
B) higher oil prices
C) increased nuclear power costs
D) increased domestic oil discoveries

Answer 2

B

Question 3

If you started with $100 in the bank and you had $200 after letting it sit there for 5 years, what would be the annual interest rate you received?

A) 2%
B) 5%
C) 10%
D) 14%
E) 22%

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true (only one):

A) The growth rate of energy consumption has kept pace with GNP growth.
B) Oil use has expanded more than any other fuel since 1940.
C) We reached the point last year where we imported no oil.
D) Electricity use has actually fallen since 1975.

Question 5

If the growth rate of the number of solar collectors is 7% per year, then 1000 units in use in 2010 will grow to _______ units by the year 2040.

A) 1200
B) 2000
C) 4000
D) 8000
E) 20,000

Question 6

Continued use of the fuels most relied upon in developing countries will eventually lead to ________.

A) depletion of soil nutrients
B) severe thermal pollution of water
C) increased oil prices
D) depletion of coal reserves in those countries

Question 7

The Hubbert curve for an energy resource displays what quantity on the y-axis?

A) time
B) total production
C) yearly production
D) amount of fuel left

Question 8

The most significant aspect of world consumption of energy over the last 40 years has
Been the ________.

A) growth of nuclear power
B) expanding use of oil
C) increased use of coal
D) emphasis on energy conservation
E) increase in our fossil fuel reserves

Question 9

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

A) uranium
B) water
C) wind
D) biomass
E) radiant solar