Energy 101 Final Exam-Questions and Answers Graded A+

Energy 101 Final Exam-Questions and Answers Graded A+ The average Texan consumes how much more energy than the US average? - ANSWER-60% Generally, the richer a country is the more energy it consumes. - ANSWER-True Energy costs in Europe are much higher than in the United States, but their economies are less successful - ANSWER-False Over half the world population does not use the internet - ANSWER-False Which of the following is not a concern related to energy? - ANSWER-None of the above Coal is good for national security and the economy, but generally bad for the environment. - ANSWER-True Every country seeks to balance three energy priorities, which of the following is not one of them? - ANSWER-renewable integration In 2008, the US alone consumed 100 quads, 5% of global energy consumption at the time. - ANSWER-False The question "Paper or Plastic bag?" is an illustrative example of energy security. - ANSWER-False Approximately 11% of the world population is undernourished - ANSWER-True What are units of energy intensity? - ANSWER-MMBTU/person Using power wheels to saw wood, grind grain, and polish glass are examples of harnessing what kind of energy? - ANSWER-Kinetic The most recent energy trends have featured significant diversification. - ANSWER-True Predictions about the future of energy consumption are easy to make and usually correct - ANSWER-False The modern era can be defined by its dependence on what energy source? - ANSWER-Fossil Fuels Which of the following is not an example of harnessing kinetic energy to do mechanical work? - ANSWER-steam engine Many believe another energy transition is far off. - ANSWER-False Sort the dominant fuel source from least to most recent. - ANSWER-Wood, Coal, Oil Which of the following is not a feature of an energy transition? - ANSWER-Transitions coincide with political transitions What are the units of carbon intensity? - ANSWER-gC/BTU