Which of the following best explains why developing countries often rely more on biomass for energy?
Biomass provides more energy per gram than fossil fuels
Biomass is more cost-effective and accessible in rural areas
Fossil fuels are banned in developing countries
Biomass use leads to lower greenhouse gas emissions
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Which of the following trends is most likely to occur as a country becomes more industrialized?
Increased reliance on renewable biomass energy
Decreased per capita energy consumption
Increased fossil fuel use, followed by diversification into renewables
Complete transition away from nonrenewable energy sources
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Which of the following is a typical trend in per capita energy use as a nation industrializes?
It remains constant
It decreases due to efficiency
It increases as economic activity and infrastructure expand
It fluctuates randomly and is unpredictable
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Which sector of energy use is typically the largest consumer in developing countries?
Industry
Residential
Transportation
Military
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Which of the following is most responsible for the global increase in fossil fuel use since the 1800s?
Global climate treaties
Growth of renewable energy
Natural disasters increasing energy demand
The Industrial Revolution and population growth
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A country that imports a significant portion of its energy is likely to be:
A net exporter of oil and natural gas
Less vulnerable to supply disruptions
Highly energy secure
Highly energy insecure
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Which of the following factors has the smallest impact on energy consumption decisions?
Governmental regulations and incentives promoting renewable energy
The physical location and accessibility of energy reserves
The cost of exploiting energy sources relative to current energy prices
The ability of the energy source to regenerate naturally within a human timescale
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Which of the following statements best describes the current global energy consumption pattern?
Fossil fuels account for less than 50% of global energy consumption, with renewable sources leading the way
Coal is primarily used for electricity generation, while oil and natural gas are used for heating and transportation
The USA, Canada, and Russia are among the largest producers and consumers of renewable energy
Renewable energy sources, like wind and solar, account for over 50% of the world's energy consumption
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Country | Coal (TWh) | Natural Gas (TWh) | Hydropower (TWh) | Solar (TWh) | Wind (TWh) | Total Energy Production (TWh) |
Country A | 400 | 200 | 20 | 5 | 10 | 635 |
Country B | 100 | 80 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 630 |
Country C | 50 | 40 | 50 | 500 | 300 | 940 |
Country D | 600 | 400 | 30 | 5 | 20 | 1055 |
Which country is most likely to be classified as a developing country?
Country A
Country B
Country C
Country D
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Country | Coal (TWh) | Natural Gas (TWh) | Hydropower (TWh) | Solar (TWh) | Wind (TWh) | Total Energy Production (TWh) |
Country A | 400 | 200 | 20 | 5 | 10 | 635 |
Country B | 100 | 80 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 630 |
Country C | 50 | 40 | 50 | 500 | 300 | 940 |
Country D | 600 | 400 | 30 | 5 | 20 | 1055 |
Which country is most likely to be classified as a developed nation?
Country A
Country B
Country C
Country D
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