Question 1 In the United States, Texas produces the most coal. hydroelectricity. natural gas. petroleum. solar energy.

In the United States, Texas produces the most

coal.

hydroelectricity.

natural gas.

petroleum.

solar energy.

Which of the following trends related to fossil fuel use will most likely happen in the future?

I. The developed world will increase its use of fossil fuels.

II. The developing world will increase its use of fossil fuels.

III. Fossil fuels will decrease in supply.

I only

II only

III only

I and II only

I, II, and III

Most of the petroleum consumed in the United States is for

construction.

education.

manufacturing.

plastics.

transportation.

How is peak oil related to oil supply, production, and demand?

After peak oil, oil production and supply will increase, but demand will decrease.

After peak oil, oil production and supply will decrease, but demand will increase.

After peak oil, oil production, supply, and demand will decrease.

After peak oil, oil production and demand will increase, but supply will decrease.

After peak oil, oil production will decrease, but supply and demand will increase.

Which of the following is the most effective public policy in reducing reliance on fossil fuels in the long run?

forging strategic alliances with oil producing nations

investing in renewable fuel technologies

offering businesses incentives for reducing use

producing more fossil fuels

rewarding reductions in current personal use

Most of petroleum in ocean water can be traced to consumption and

extraction.

natural seeps.

oil tanker spills.

purification.

waste.

Which of the following is an advantage of fossil fuels?

I. Their price contains negative externalities.

II. They are relatively inexpensive compared to other fuel sources.

III. The infrastructure for their extraction, purification, and distribution already exists.

I only

II only

III only

I and II only

II and III only