3.7 Energy Consumption in Society

As time goes on, the average amount of energy that each person uses per day

• increases

• decreases

• stays the same

What are some ways we can reduce energy use in society? (check all that apply)

• Reducing wasteful energy use

• Using energy efficiently

• Choosing energy sources strategically

• Keeping the light on consistently

• Reducing energy use all together

Which is not a reason why energy demand is increasing over time?

• population growth

• the depletion of fossil fuels

• industrialization

• socio-economic development

True or False? The Earth has limited energy resources.

• True

• False

Does decreasing overall energy use guarantee a decreased quality of life?

• Yes

• No

What are some advantages of decreasing energy use in society? (check all that apply)

• Increased economic security

• Increased national security

• Reduced environmental risks

• Monetary savings

• Quicker task times

Select all that apply. Societies can reduce energy consumption by changing

• leadership

• behavior

• technology

• location

• infrastructure

The amount of energy needed to create a product or provide a service is called

• product energy

• service energy

• embedded energy

• conservation of energy

If society's energy consumption increases at 3.5% per year, when will its energy consumption double?

• 5 years

• 12 years

• 17 years

• 21 years