Electric Vehicle Impact Quiz

According to the text, what percentage increase was reported in electric car sales?

• 45 percent

• 55 percent

• 66 percent

• 76 percent

What is the primary reason why switching to all-electric vehicles won't significantly reduce global oil consumption?

• Electric cars use too much electricity

• Most oil is used for air-planes, buses, mining equipment, and big trucks

• Electric cars still require some oil for maintenance

• Battery production requires minimal oil usage

What percentage of America's electricity comes from wind and solar power?

• 25 percent

• 20 percent

• 15 percent

• 12 percent

How many pounds of minerals and rock must be mined to produce one electric car battery?

• 100,000 pounds

• 250,000 pounds

• 500,000 pounds

• 750,000 pounds

According to Volkswagen's study, when does an electric vehicle start having lower carbon emissions than a conventional vehicle?

• After 20,000 miles

• After 40,000 miles

• After 60,000 miles

• After 100,000 miles

What percentage reduction in emissions can electric vehicles achieve after reaching their environmental break-even point?

• 10-15 percent

• 20-30 percent

• 40-50 percent

• 60-70 percent

What is one major environmental concern about electric vehicle battery production?

• The batteries are not recyclable

• Mining occurs in countries with weak environmental regulations

• The batteries have a very short lifespan

• The mining process uses too much water

How many tons of carbon dioxide are emitted during the production of an electric vehicle before it reaches the consumer?

• 5-10 tons

• 10-20 tons

• 20-30 tons

• 30-40 tons

What is a significant social issue associated with electric vehicle battery production?

• Excessive noise pollution

• Deforestation

• Child labour in mining operations

• Local community displacement

What percentage of global oil consumption would be reduced if the world reached 300-500 million electric vehicles?

• 5 percent

• 10 percent

• 15 percent

• 20 percent