Evolution of Energy Suitability

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Which fuel was the primary choice in 1800?

  • Natural gas
  • Oil
  • Coal
  • Biomass (correct)

During the latter half of the 19th century, many economies primarily ran on which fuel?

  • Oil
  • Coal
  • Natural gas
  • Biomass (correct)

What was the main disadvantage of biomass as a fuel?

  • It was expensive
  • It was difficult to obtain
  • It was inefficient (correct)
  • It caused pollution

Before widespread industrialization, was the conversion loss of biomass bearable?

<p>Yes, it was bearable (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the growth rate of primary energy demand from 1850?

<p>1 percent per year (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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