Energy Resources Quiz
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1. Which of the following is a renewable energy resource?
- A. Coal
- B. Wind energy
- C. Natural gas
- D. Uranium
2. How does a geothermal energy resource generate electricity?
- A. Heat from the Earth's interior heats water to produce steam that drives turbines
- B. Moving water from rivers turns turbines directly
- C. Sunlight is converted directly into electrical current using photocells
- D. Falling waves strike paddles that rotate a generator
3. Which statement correctly distinguishes between tidal and hydroelectric energy resources?
- A. Tidal energy is non-renewable whilst hydroelectric is renewable
- B. Both are renewable, but tidal energy relies on the Moon's gravitational pull whilst hydroelectric relies on rainfall and stored water in reservoirs
- C. Hydroelectric energy is non-renewable because it depletes water supplies
- D. Tidal energy produces more reliable electricity than hydroelectric because tides are more predictable than rainfall
4. A developing country is choosing between building a coal power station or a wind farm. Which of the following represents a valid economic consideration when evaluating this decision?
- A. Coal power stations have higher initial capital costs but lower fuel costs than wind farms
- B. Wind farms have high initial installation costs but minimal fuel costs, whereas coal requires continuous fuel purchases
- C. Wind farms will always be cheaper to operate than coal power stations
- D. Coal power stations produce less pollution, making them more economical long-term
5. Global energy resource use has shifted towards more renewable sources in recent years. Which combination of factors best explains the changing patterns of energy resource use in developed nations?
- A. Fossil fuels are no longer available and governments have banned coal mining
- B. Climate change concerns, government renewable energy targets, falling costs of renewable technology, and the environmental impact of fossil fuel combustion
- C. Renewable energy sources now produce cheaper electricity than fossil fuels in all situations
- D. Nuclear energy has become the primary energy source, replacing all fossil fuels