Smedes: 6.2 Patterns and Trends in Global Energy Consumption

How does energy consumption per capita in developed countries compare to developing countries?

• Developing countries use twice as much

• Developed countries use more

• Developed countries use less

• It is about the same

What is the dominant source of energy globally?

• Fossil fuels

• Hydroelectricity

• Nuclear power

• Solar power

What is the main use of oil or petroleum?

• Cooking

• Transportation fuel

• Electricity generation

• Heating homes

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Approximately what percentage of the world's electricity is produced by burning coal?

• 55%

• 40%

• 25%

• 70%

What is the second most common form of energy after fossil fuels?

• Wind energy

• Solar energy

• Hydroelectricity

• Biomass

How does increasing development affect fossil fuel demand?

• It has no effect

• It increases demand

• It stabilizes demand

• It decreases demand

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What are subsistence fuels?

• Advanced biofuels

• Easily gathered and burned materials

• Fossil fuels

• Renewable energy sources

What happens to energy demand as GDP increases?

• It decreases

• It increases

• It remains constant

• It fluctuates unpredictably

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What factor significantly impacts energy source use?

• Availability

• Technological advancements

• Cultural preferences

• Weather patterns

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What was a result of the increase in natural gas production from U.S. shales around 2010?

• Natural gas prices decreased

• Natural gas prices increased

• Coal production increased

• Natural gas prices remained the same

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