One Way to Reduce Energy Use Is to Find More

question 24

Multiple Choice

One way to reduce energy use is to find more efficient ways to provide electricity.About what percentage of the energy in coal is lost during the generation and transmission of electricity?

• A)20%
• B)30%
• C)50%
• D)70%

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Definitions:

Excise Tax

A tax imposed on the sale of specific goods and services, such as fuel, tobacco, and alcohol.

Burden

The negative impact, stress, or obligation imposed by a situation, decision, or policy.

Efficiency Loss

The decrease in economic efficiency resulting from the inability to reach or achieve the equilibrium for a product or service.

Sacrificed Output

The production or output that is given up as a consequence of choosing one option over another, often discussed in opportunity cost analysis.