11) Figure 11.8a illustrates just how dependent the U.S. is on fossil fuels for

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11) Figure 11.8a illustrates just how dependent the U.S. is on fossil fuels for meeting its energy needs. Our most immediate problem is that world production of light crude oil will at some point begin to decline, making it more costly to run the U.S. economy.

a) What sector of the U.S. economy shown in Figure 11.8b do you think is the most dependant on crude oil?

b) Make a list of the areas within this economic sector that could be switched over to run on electricity and those that likely will require oil to continue to operate.

run on electricity continue to run on oil

Explanation / Answer

a) Industrial sector of the US is the most dependent on crude oil.

b)Transportation and residential sectors can be switched to run on electricity while Industrial and commercial sectors would continue to run on oil and would require a significant amount of time and money to shift on to electricity.

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