EGEE 101 Exam 2 ACTUAL UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What percentage of the total fleet of vehicles on the road today in the US is responsible for
emitting 35% of all hydrocarbon emissions coming from vehicle tailpipes? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1%
Why do jet airplanes fly at high altitudes (on the order of 30,000 feet or greater!)? - CORRECT
ANSWER - To take advantage of low density air, thus allowing the plane to travel more
efficiently
What is the name of the tax imposed upon vehicles which do not meet specified fuel economy
targets? - CORRECT ANSWER - Gas Guzzler Tax
The Transportation sector is heavily dependent on petroleum. Approximately how much of the
total oil consumed in the United States is solely dedicated to the Transportation sector? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 2/3 (66%)
Which is the most popular method of getting to work? - CORRECT ANSWER - car
Cities are heavily polluted because? - CORRECT ANSWER - Lots of vehicle traffic and
vehicle pollution
Most cargo boats (ships) use what type of fuel to power their engines? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Diesel or fuel oil
Select all of the advantages of driving gasoline powered vehicles: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Existing infrastructure, Existing technology, Public acceptance, Very large domestic fuel supply
(50 years worth of supply)
Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
What percentage of the total fleet of vehicles on the road today in the US is responsible for
emitting 35% of all hydrocarbon emissions coming from vehicle tailpipes? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1%
Why do jet airplanes fly at high altitudes (on the order of 30,000 feet or greater!)? - CORRECT
ANSWER - To take advantage of low density air, thus allowing the plane to travel more
efficiently
What is the name of the tax imposed upon vehicles which do not meet specified fuel economy
targets? - CORRECT ANSWER - Gas Guzzler Tax
The Transportation sector is heavily dependent on petroleum. Approximately how much of the
total oil consumed in the United States is solely dedicated to the Transportation sector? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 2/3 (66%)
Which is the most popular method of getting to work? - CORRECT ANSWER - car
Cities are heavily polluted because? - CORRECT ANSWER - Lots of vehicle traffic and
vehicle pollution
Most cargo boats (ships) use what type of fuel to power their engines? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Diesel or fuel oil
Select all of the advantages of driving gasoline powered vehicles: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Existing infrastructure, Existing technology, Public acceptance, Very large domestic fuel supply
(50 years worth of supply)
