Question 3 (7-2) Select the FALSE statement. A. Super-insulated houses now being

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Question 3 (7-2)

Select the FALSE statement.

A. Super-insulated houses now being built in Sweden use 90% less energy than conventional houses in the United States.

B. Automobiles and light trucks account for 40% of U.S. oil consumption and one-fifth of its carbon dioxide emissions.

C. Raising average fuel efficiency in the United States by 3 miles per gallon would save consumers $25 billion a year.

D. In the 1970s, when oil prices rose, U.S. doubled auto fuel efficiency, reaching 25.9 miles per gallon in 1988, but by 2004 it was down to 20.7 mpg.

E. All of the above are TRUE statements.

A. Super-insulated houses now being built in Sweden use 90% less energy than conventional houses in the United States.

B. Automobiles and light trucks account for 40% of U.S. oil consumption and one-fifth of its carbon dioxide emissions.

C. Raising average fuel efficiency in the United States by 3 miles per gallon would save consumers $25 billion a year.

D. In the 1970s, when oil prices rose, U.S. doubled auto fuel efficiency, reaching 25.9 miles per gallon in 1988, but by 2004 it was down to 20.7 mpg.

E. All of the above are TRUE statements.

Explanation / Answer

Answer:

B. Automobiles and light trucks account for 40% of U.S. oil consumption and one-fifth of its carbon dioxide emissions is False.

Reason:

One-fifth of U.S emission accounts for cars and trucks.24 pounds of Carbondioxide and other global warming gases for every gallon of gas.

Only 5 pounds come from oil or extraction and remaining 19 pounds directly from car's tailpipe.

Answer:

B. Automobiles and light trucks account for 40% of U.S. oil consumption and one-fifth of its carbon dioxide emissions is False.

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