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Questions and Answers

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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>WWI and WWII (D)</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