Energy Sources and Consumption

The video explores the history of energy use, starting from hunter-gatherer societies using renewable energy, through agricultural and industrial societies shifting to non-renewable sources. It highlights the current reliance on non-renewable energy, particularly fossil fuels, and discusses global energy consumption patterns, focusing on major consumers like China, the USA, and Russia. The video also breaks down energy use in the USA by sector and examines the specific roles of petroleum, natural gas, and coal.

What was the primary source of energy for hunter-gatherers?

• Fossil fuels

• Nuclear energy

• Renewable sources like the sun and manpower

• Electricity

During the industrial revolution, what major shift occurred in energy sources?

• From nuclear to solar energy

• From manpower to animal power

• From renewable to non-renewable resources

• From coal to wind energy

Which of the following is NOT considered a non-renewable resource?

• Petroleum

• Natural gas

• Solar energy

• Coal

What percentage of global energy consumption is from non-renewable sources?

• 82%

• 100%

• 50%

• 30%

Which country is the largest consumer of energy globally?

• USA

• Russia

• India

• China

What is the primary energy source for electricity production in the USA?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Petroleum

• Nuclear energy

What is the main use of petroleum in the USA?

• Electricity production

• Residential heating

• Industrial manufacturing

• Transportation

Which energy source is primarily used for heating in homes in the USA?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Petroleum

• Nuclear energy

What is the second largest use of natural gas in the USA?

• Electricity production

• Industrial manufacturing

• Transportation

• Residential heating

Which sector uses the most coal in the USA?

• Transportation

• Electricity production

• Industrial manufacturing

• Residential heating