Over-reliance on fossil fuels for some industries can lead to which of the following?
A) Firms can operate, on average, at an energy efficiency level far less than the theoretical
thermodynamic potential.
B) Firms can operate, on average, at an energy efficiency level far higher than the theoretical
thermodynamic potential.
C) Decreases in atmospheric oxygen levels.
D) Both "a" and "b".
E) Both "b" and "c".

Question

Over-reliance on fossil fuels for some industries can lead to which of the following?
A) Firms can operate, on average, at an energy efficiency level far less than the theoretical
 thermodynamic potential.
B) Firms can operate, on average, at an energy efficiency level far higher than the theoretical
 thermodynamic potential.
C) Decreases in atmospheric oxygen levels.
D) Both "a" and "b".
E) Both "b" and "c".

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Firms relying heavily on fossil fuels often operate at energy efficiency levels lower than the theoretical thermodynamic potential due to inefficiencies in combustion and energy conversion processes.

Over-Reliance on Fossil Fuels for Some Industries Can Lead to Which