Describe what fuel efficiency is and the five factors that influence it. (You get 2 points)
Petroleum (crude oil) is the primary energy source for transportation, accounting for 90% of total energy consumption. What year will known petroleum reserves run out if present fuel use rates continue? Page 5 of Chapter 7 of the Bloom textbook contains a hint. (You get 2 points)
When did oil production in the United States reach its pinnacle (maximum)? What happened to the amount of oil our country imported between 1980 and 2010? (You get 2 points)
Identify five transportation-related alternative energy sources. Make a list of one advantage and one disadvantage for each. (You get 2 points)
Which alternative transportation energy source appeals to you the most, and why? Your response should be 3-5 sentences long. (You get 2 points)
Describe what fuel efficiency is and the five factors that influence it. (You get 2 points)
Petroleum (crude oil) is the primary energy source for transportation, accounting for 90% of total energy consumption. What year will known petroleum reserves run out if present fuel use rates continue? Page 5 of Chapter 7 of the Bloom textbook contains a hint. (You get 2 points)
When did oil production in the United States reach its pinnacle (maximum)? What happened to the amount of oil our country imported between 1980 and 2010? (You get 2 points)
Identify five transportation-related alternative energy sources. Make a list of one advantage and one disadvantage for each. (You get 2 points)
Which alternative transportation energy source appeals to you the most, and why? Your response should be 3-5 sentences long. (You get 2 points)