Energy Consumption
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Energy ConsumptionQuestions
- What can be done in order to make solar energy more affordable so that more people can use it?
- Does solar energy need to be used right away?
- How can solar energy be used?
- How can solar energy save money?
- What has been the result of the change from coal to oil and natural gas as a major energy resource?
- A central air conditioner uses 4.5 kilowatts. It runs for 10 hours over the course of a day. How much energy does the air conditioner use during that day?
- What are the environmental, social, and economic costs of solar energy?
- Is solar energy practical for everyday use?
- How is solar energy used in transportation?
- Is solar energy expensive to use?
- What are some environmental benefits of using a clothesline instead of an electric dryer?
- What are some sources of electricity?
- How does an airplane waste energy?