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General Knowledge · Q835

Environmental Science

Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 835

Q835

Of all of the energy production in the United States, what percentage is lost in distribution and inefficient use?

A.
10
B.
25
C.
40
Answer
D.
50

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
To begin with, it shows that more than half (58%) of the total energy produced in the US is wasted due to inefficiencies, such as waste heat from power plants, vehicles, and light bulbs. In other words, the US has an energy efficiency of 42%.