Impact of Energy Use

Fossil fuels used in transportation can cause problems. Which is a possible solution to these problems?

• Use renewable energy sources in cars, such as biofuels and solar power.

• Have car and truck drivers use more fossil fuels in their vehicles during rush hour traffic.

• Make hybrid cars, which use both gas and electricity, illegal.

• Do not build fuel-efficient cars.

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Fill in the blanks using the available answer choices. When an item is _______________, it is made into a new product.

Which is not a source of renewable energy?

• thermal energy

• wind energy

• solar energy

• fossil fuels

What percentage of the energy resources used by Americans comes from fossil fuels?

• 7.5%

• 40.3%

• 85.2%

• 93.2%

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Burning oil as fuel can release harmful substances called _________.

Our society uses up vast amounts of nonrenewable sources of energy. What should we do about energy sources in the future?

• Nothing; all energy sources are replaceable.

• We will need to develop new ways of using oil.

• We will need to develop more technology that relies on fossil fuels.

• We will need to find ways to use renewable sources of energy.

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The overuse of fossil fuels leads to ______.

Reducing the amount of resources we use, called ________________, will allow resources to be saved for a later time.