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1. Which of the following statements concerning sustainable energy is TRUE? Sust

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Question

1. Which of the following statements concerning sustainable energy is TRUE?

Sustained major shortages of oil, coal or natural gas will occur in the next 10 years.

Scarcity of fossil fuels is not a driver for sustainable energy.

Concerns of carbon dioxide emissions are unfounded.

Sustainable energy is only a challenge in the United States.

2. General principles of sustainable development include

lack of practical focus

limited communication between interested parties

obtain broad participation of many different groups

make sure decision makers are excluded in all policies

none of the above

3. Fossil fuel combustion releases which of the following chemicals into the atmosphere?

carbon dioxide

nitrogen oxides

sulfur (with some fuels)

B. and C. only

All of the above

A.

Sustained major shortages of oil, coal or natural gas will occur in the next 10 years.

B.

Scarcity of fossil fuels is not a driver for sustainable energy.

C.

Concerns of carbon dioxide emissions are unfounded.

D.

Sustainable energy is only a challenge in the United States.

Explanation / Answer

1. The correct option is option no. A i.e sustained major shortage of oil; coal or natural gas will occur in the next 10 yeaar.

2. The main aim of general principles of susstainaable development include more participation of people specially from youth. So the correct option is c.

3. Fossil fuel combustion releases carbon; hydrogen ; nitrogen ; sulfur and oxygen. So the correct option is option no. E.