Facts and Myths About Renewable Energy
Our brief quiz will test whether you can separate fact from fiction.
Most Americans today probably know with relative accuracy the cost of a barrel of oil on the world market. But probe a little deeper and there are a number of misconceptions about the energy sources that power our lives - or the sources we think should power our lives. Below are a few common assumptions. Not all of them are true. Can you spot the false statements? Scroll down to the bottom for a link to the answers.
1. America's per capita energy consumption is increasing, fueling energy problems.
2. Solar energy is impractical on a large scale.
3. Alternative fuels are always "greener" than traditional fossil fuels.
4. Wind turbines kill birds.
5. Wind turbines are noisy.
6. Driving slower saves money.
7. It's always preferable to buy "green" products.
Click here for the answers.
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