Understanding Texas, Climate Change, and Clean Energy

What is one of Lubbock's claims to fame?

• It is known for its beaches.

• It is the most liberal city in Texas.

• It has the toughest weather in the United States.

• It is the largest city in Texas.

If Texas were its own country, where would it rank in terms of carbon emissions globally?

• Fifth

• Tenth

• Third

• Seventh

What percentage of Texas's power was generated by wind turbines on a particularly windy day?

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

What is the potential of solar energy in Texas?

• It could power the entire state of Texas.

• It could power the entire United States.

• It could power the entire city of Lubbock.

• It could power the entire city of Austin.

What is one reason Texas is vulnerable to climate change?

• It has a high population density.

• It is prone to a variety of natural disasters.

• It is located near the equator.

• It has a large number of forests.

Which city in Texas announced that all its power would come from renewable sources in 2015?

• Houston

• Georgetown

• Dallas

• Austin

What is the estimated savings for the Army from the solar farm at Fort Hood?

• $100 million

• $150 million

• $168 million

• $200 million

What economic opportunity does climate change represent for Texas?

• Development of clean renewable energy sources

• Growth of the automobile industry

• Increased oil production

• Expansion of coal mining

What is one action taken by Dallas to invest in the future?

• Increasing oil drilling

• Building more highways

• Lead certifying city buildings

• Expanding the airport

What is the main theme of the video?

• The economic decline of Texas

• The transition to renewable energy in Texas

• The cultural diversity of Texas

• The history of Texas