Transportation Systems and Greenhouse Gases Quiz

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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?

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?

10%

20%

5%

25% (correct)

Why do transportation systems play a crucial role in affecting the environment?

They use petroleum-based fuels leading to significant carbon dioxide emissions. Signup and view all the answers

What drives the energy in transportation systems as mentioned in the text?

Petroleum-based fuels like gasoline and diesel. Signup and view all the answers

How does the 'mostly unseen freight distribution network' support lifestyle according to the text?

By delivering goods and supporting lifestyle indirectly. Signup and view all the answers

What is the current annual gasoline consumption of the light-duty vehicle fleet in the United States?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

If other nations burned gasoline at the same rate as the United States, how would world consumption change?

It would rise by a factor of 10 Signup and view all the answers

What are the four main options discussed in the text for making transportation more sustainable?

Improve vehicle technology, change how vehicles are used, reduce vehicle size, use different fuels Signup and view all the answers

What key aspect of the existing transportation system does the text mention that makes rapid change difficult?

Vehicles last a long time, so the existing fleet cannot be replaced quickly Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate efficiency of today's gasoline spark-ignition engine in actual driving conditions according to the text?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the fuel's energy in the vehicle tank actually moves the payload (driver, passenger, and luggage)?

1% Signup and view all the answers

Transportation Systems and Greenhouse Gases Quiz

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Why is it important to worry about the energy driving transportation systems?

What is the primary reason behind the concern about the increasing global demand for fuel?

What percentage of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions does transportation account for?

Why do transportation systems play a crucial role in affecting the environment?

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?

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?

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 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)?

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