AP Environmental Science › Large-Scale Energy Usage
Which of the following most accurately defines "Energy Star"?
An internationally-recognized standard for energy-efficient consumer products, formed by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy
A federal energy-efficiency standard mandated for consumer electronics and appliances by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy
A standard for energy-efficiency drafted by private companies that manufacture electronics and consumer goods
A collaborative program formed by private companies that manufacture consumer appliances and the Environmental Protection Agency to set an industry standard of energy efficiency
A program created by the Department of Energy that offers federal rebates for Energy Star certified home appliances, which have higher energy efficiency than the federal standards
The Energy Star certification is a standard of energy efficiency for consumer electronics and appliances that is higher than what is required by federal standards. The program was a joint venture by the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy and has since become an internationally-recognized standard.
Which of the following is the predominant industrial energy source in the United States currently, in 2015?
Fossil fuels and natural gas
Hydroelectric energy
Coal
Nuclear energy
Geothermal energy
While coal was the predominant source of energy during the Industrial Revolution, advancements in petroleum extraction and refining resulted in petroleum and natural gas becoming the dominant industrial fuel source in the 1950s. This pattern has existed to this day.