Which Is Not True About Energy Conservation Within the United

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which is not true about energy conservation within the United States?

• A)Over the past two decades,industrial production has increased substantially,whereas the associated energy consumption has gone down.
• B)Reusing aluminum saves approximately 70% of the energy required to extract equivalent amounts of aluminum from its ore.
• C)Because of conservation efforts and lighter automobiles,gasoline consumption in the United States declined by 50% between the mid-1970s and the early 1990s.
• D)By following strict conservation efforts,the United States could eliminate its dependence on imported fossil fuels within a decade.

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Definitions:

Economic Inequality

The unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society.

Poverty Threshold

The minimum level of income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate standard of living in a given country or area.

Minimum Annual Income

The lowest yearly income deemed necessary for a person or family to meet their basic living expenses.

Necessities

Necessities are basic needs or essential items required for living, such as food, clothing, and shelter.