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1

The Industrial Revolution depended on energy derived primarily from
A)Oil
B)Coal
C)Gasoline
D)the sun
2

In cities, automobiles are the least efficient means of transportation.
A)True
B)False
3

People in The US use approximately __________ the amount of energy per capita as people in France and Japan.
A)Equal
B)Twice
C)Four times
D)Eight times
4

Since the 1950s, oil and natural gas have provided what percent of the total energy use in the US?
A)20
B)40
C)60
D)80
5

Approximately what percent of Americans drive to work alone in a private automobile?
A)20
B)40
C)60
D)80
6

The US consumer pays greater tax on gasoline that other developed countries.
A)True
B)False
7

The US fuel efficiency of the average fleet in the US is equivalent to that of cars in Canada and other developed countries.
A)True
B)False
8

Oil prices are controlled by the US.
A)True
B)False
9

Economic growth and the availability of cheap energy are closely tied.
A)True
B)False
10

OPEC controls approximately what percent of the world's oil reserves?
A)20
B)40
C)60
D)80





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