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Why is it important to worry about the energy driving transportation systems?
Why is it important to worry about the energy driving transportation systems?
- The carbon in petroleum-based fuels is not oxidized during combustion.
- The energy used in transportation has no impact on the environment.
- The size and growth of transportation systems lead to massive carbon dioxide emissions. (correct)
- Transportation accounts for a small percentage of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions.
What is the primary reason behind the concern about the increasing global demand for fuel?
What is the primary reason behind the concern about the increasing global demand for fuel?
- As developing countries motorize, it will challenge greenhouse gas concentration control. (correct)
- More fuel demand will have no effect on the atmosphere.
- It will lead to a decrease in transportation systems.
- The demand for fuel will lower greenhouse gas emissions.
What percentage of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions does transportation account for?
What percentage of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions does transportation account for?
- 10%
- 20%
- 5%
- 25% (correct)
Why do transportation systems play a crucial role in affecting the environment?
Why do transportation systems play a crucial role in affecting the environment?
What drives the energy in transportation systems as mentioned in the text?
What drives the energy in transportation systems as mentioned in the text?
How does the 'mostly unseen freight distribution network' support lifestyle according to the text?
How does the 'mostly unseen freight distribution network' support lifestyle according to the text?
What is the current annual gasoline consumption of the light-duty vehicle fleet in the United States?
What is the current annual gasoline consumption of the light-duty vehicle fleet in the United States?
If other nations burned gasoline at the same rate as the United States, how would world consumption change?
If other nations burned gasoline at the same rate as the United States, how would world consumption change?
What are the four main options discussed in the text for making transportation more sustainable?
What are the four main options discussed in the text for making transportation more sustainable?
What key aspect of the existing transportation system does the text mention that makes rapid change difficult?
What key aspect of the existing transportation system does the text mention that makes rapid change difficult?
What is the approximate efficiency of today's gasoline spark-ignition engine in actual driving conditions according to the text?
What is the approximate efficiency of today's gasoline spark-ignition engine in actual driving conditions according to the text?
What percentage of the fuel's energy in the vehicle tank actually moves the payload (driver, passenger, and luggage)?
What percentage of the fuel's energy in the vehicle tank actually moves the payload (driver, passenger, and luggage)?
