Chpt 1 + 2 History and Economics - Quiz Questions Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
In 1891, he patented the world’s first solar water heater
A
x
2
Q
He began selling the first “flat plate” collectors in CA in 1909
A
x
3
Q
In the 1700s, he began to experiment with solar hot boxes
A
x
4
Q
For every $100 of annual energy, the property value of a home increases by
A
$2000
5
Q
In 1979, he had solar collectors installed on the White House
A
Jimmy Carter
6
Q
T/F The US consumes the most energy per capita of any country in the world
A
True
7
Q
This approach adds to the original costs of a piece of equipment the operating costs throughout the lifetime of the equipment
A
x
8
Q
Experts say that we can reduce our energy consumption by up to _____ using current technologies
A
75%
