Ch 13.5 Notes

What was the goal set by President Barack Obama for clean energy in his 2011 State of the Union speech?

• 50 percent of electricity from clean energy by 2025

• 80 percent of electricity from clean energy by 2035

• 100 percent of electricity from clean energy by 2040

• 60 percent of electricity from clean energy by 2030

According to President Obama, what is necessary to transform the economy and protect security?

• Increase fossil fuel production

• Make clean, renewable energy profitable

• Reduce energy consumption

• Invest in nuclear energy

What percentage of America’s electricity did President Obama aim to come from clean energy sources by 2035?

• 70 percent

• 80 percent

• 90 percent

• 100 percent

Which energy source has an energy flow of more than 1,600 exajoules per year?

• Wind

• Solar

• Geothermal

• Biomass

What is the energy flow per year for hydropower as shown in the chart?

• 50 exajoules

• 250 exajoules

• 500 exajoules

• 600 exajoules

Which energy source has an energy flow of more than 250 exajoules but less than 600 exajoules per year?

• Wind

• Geothermal

• Biomass

• Hydropower

What is the fastest-growing energy source in the world?

• Solar power

• Wind power

• Nuclear power

• Hydroelectric power

What could wind power potentially replace if developed?

• All commercial energy

• All residential energy

• All industrial energy

• All transportation energy

Which country is the world's largest producer of wind turbines?

• United States

• Germany

• China

• India

What is the rank of China in terms of installed wind capacity globally?

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth