Energy Consumption Over the Last Two Centuries
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What has been the main transition in energy consumption over the last two centuries?

  • Transition from biomass to fossil fuels and nuclear energy (correct)
  • Transition from natural gas to biomass and nuclear energy
  • Transition from wind energy to fossil fuels and nuclear energy
  • Transition from solar energy to fossil fuels and nuclear energy

    • Which source of energy now accounts for about 90 percent of all energy employed commercially?

  • Wind energy
  • Biomass
  • Solar energy
  • Fossil fuel (correct)

    • What is a characteristic of all fossil fuels mentioned in the text?

  • They produce carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas (correct)
  • They are primarily used for heating purposes only
  • They are completely clean and non-polluting
  • They are renewable and unlimited

    • Why is it necessary to move toward the utilization of alternate renewable energy sources?

    <p>Because fossil fuels are limited and have high pollution potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main environmental concern associated with the use of fossil fuels?

    <p>Production of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

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