Energy Quiz

Unfortunately, the oil in Alberta oil sand uses about the same amount of carbon-based fuel (gas in the trucks that haul the sand to gas-burning steam generators), as is derived from the process. With misconceptions such as these in the media, I thought it would be informative (and fun) to have you take a short energy quiz. Click on the link below for the answers.

Question #1 – Approximately what % of the cost of gasoline goes to refiners, distributors, retailers, and other middlemen? A) 10% B) 20% C) 30% D) 40%?

Question #2 – Consensus throughout the PA energy industry is that in the near term the price of gas in PA will A) Go down slightly B) Remain about the same C) Go up slightly D) Go up more.

Question #3 - Most of our oil comes from the mideast: true or false?

Question #4 – During the past 10 years, the price of natural gas has increased by: A) 50 % B) 100% C) 200% D) 300%?

Question #5 – What can you do to reduce your energy bill and contribute toward our nation's need to conserve energy? A) Turn down your thermostats during the winter and up during the summer; B) Replace your appliances with Energy Star equipment; C) Use compact fluorescent lamps D) All of the above.

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