Chapter 9. The Cost of Limiting Carbon

EIA Activity: The Cost of Limiting Carbon

1. Question

   Use Link 1 to answer the following questions. True or False: Florida Power & Light’s CO2 emissions rate is lower than the national average by 35%.

   A.

   True.

   B.

   False.

2. Question

   Florida Power & Light uses which of the following sources of electricity generation the most?

   A.

   Nuclear

   B.

   Natural gas

   C.

   Coal

   D.

   Solar

3. Question

   Use Link 2 to answer the following question. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has regulations that can apply to which of the following?

   A.

   Individuals

   B.

   Businesses

   C.

   State or local governments

   D.

   Non-profit institutions

   E.

   All of the above

4. Question

   Use Link 3 to answer the following questions. True or False: Coal was used to power steam engines during the Industrial Revolution.

   A.

   True.

   B.

   False.

5. Question

   True or False: In 2009, natural gas was the largest source of electricity generation in the United States.

   A.

   True.

   B.

   False.

6. Question

   Click on Link 4 and watch the CBS video clip Shale Gas Drilling: Pros and Cons on YouTube and then discuss the pros and cons of shale gas drilling (natural gas) in the United States.

   Your response will be graded by your instructor.

   Click on Link 4 and watch the CBS video clip Shale Gas Drilling: Pros and Cons on YouTube and then discuss the pros and cons of shale gas drilling (natural gas) in the United States.

• Point per question: 1pts for short answer 1pts for multiple choice
• number of attempts on quiz as a whole: 1 or unlimited?
• set which score reports to Gradebook: first, most recent, highest, or average
• Randomize answers (for multiple choice questions only)? Yes or no