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What is the projected percentage of world population increase from 2008 to 2050?

  • 160% (correct)
  • 60%
  • 110%
  • 80%
  • Which energy source is projected to account for 15-20% of energy consumption by 2030?

  • Natural gas
  • Bioenergy (correct)
  • Nuclear energy
  • Coal
  • In which decade was the industrial fermentation of Acetone-Butanol-Ethanol discontinued in the US?

  • 1980s
  • 1970s
  • 1950s
  • 1960s (correct)
  • When was ethanol first used for lighting?

    <p>1850s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which period was ethanol used due to high oil costs?

    <p>WWI and WWII</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the history of bioenergy use dating back to the 1850s?

    <ol> <li>Bioenergy history dates back to the 1850s when ethanol was used for lighting. It continued to be used for various purposes over the years.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Ford Model T in the history of bioenergy?

    <ol start="2"> <li>The Ford Model T was the first flex-fuel car, allowing it to run on either gasoline or ethanol, contributing to the history of bioenergy.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    What events led to the use of ethanol during WWI and WWII?

    <ol start="3"> <li>Ethanol was used during WWI and WWII due to high oil costs, making it a viable alternative fuel source during those periods.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the industrial fermentation of Acetone-Butanol-Ethanol discontinued in the US?

    <ol start="4"> <li>The industrial fermentation of Acetone-Butanol-Ethanol was discontinued in the US in the early 1960s.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the projected percentage of bioenergy consumption by 2030?

    <ol start="5"> <li>By 2030, bioenergy is projected to account for 15-20% of energy consumption.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

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