Lesson 63 - unit 13

Question 1

When and where was the first petroleum well drilled in the U.S.?

Answer 1

1859, in Titusville, Pennsylvania

Question 1

What is OPEC?

Answer 1

Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries. A cartel.

Question 2

What are 4 main factors in determining the price of gasoline?

Answer 2

1. The cost of crude oil
2. The cost of refining
3. The cost of Federal, State, and local taxes
4. Distribution, marketing, and dealer costs and profits

Question 3

Petroleum use is what percentage of total U.S. energy consumption?

Answer 3

17%

Question 4

What is the main use of coal in the U.S.?

Answer 4

Electricity

Question 5

What are the 2 main problems associated with the use of fossil fuels for energy?

Answer 5

1. It will eventually run out
2. It produces pollution

Question 6

If the U.S. is going to need oil, where should we seek to obtain it?

Answer 6

America.

Question 7

What are 2 tradeoffs involved with the use of nuclear power?

Answer 7

1. Possible accidents releasing harmful radiation
2. What to do with radioactive waste

Question 8

What are some problems associated with alternative energy sources such as solar and wind?

Answer 8

1. They only make a small amount of what is needed
2. It is expensive
3. Development of cars that don’t use gas
4. Improved battery technology

Question 9

What will be needed in the future in addition to different energy and why?

Answer 9

More energy, because the world population and economy are expected to grow.