Renewable Energy and NIMBY Quiz

What is one of the main challenges of renewable sources of electricity compared to fossil fuels?

• Air pollution

• Noise pollution

• Land-intensive generation

• High energy density

Why do renewable energy systems tend to be more widely-distributed geographically?

• They require less infrastructure

• They are more energy dense

• They need to be located in areas with good resources

• They produce more air pollution

What is a common concern about wind projects?

• High energy density

• Impact on scenic views

• Low production costs

• High air pollution

What does the term "energy density" refer to?

• The amount of energy contained in a fuel by volume or weight

• The environmental impact of energy production

• The cost of producing energy

• The geographical distribution of energy sources

What is a significant difference between renewable energy systems and fossil fuel systems in terms of land use?

• Renewable energy systems use less land

• Fossil fuel systems use more land

• Renewable energy systems use more land

• Both use the same amount of land

What is power density?

• The amount of energy produced per unit of land area.

• The amount of land area needed to produce a given amount of energy.

• The efficiency of solar panels and wind turbines.

• The average intensity and duration of sunshine or wind over time.

Which of the following factors does NOT weigh into the overall power density?

• Average intensity and duration of sunshine or wind over time.

• Conversion efficiency of the solar panel or wind turbine.

• The amount of energy produced per unit of land area.

• The type of renewable energy source used.

How does the power density of renewable power compare to that of fossil fuel power?

• Renewable power has a higher power density than fossil fuel power.

• Renewable power has a lower power density than fossil fuel power.

• Renewable power and fossil fuel power have the same power density.

• Power density is not applicable to renewable power.

What is the power density range for the fossil fuel electricity system in the United States?

• Less than 200 to nearly 1,000 watts (W) per square meter (W/m²).

• 1 to 2 W/m².

• 10 W/m².

• 2,500 W/m².

What is the average power density of solar photovoltaic cells in sunny locations?

• 1 to 2 W/m².

• 10 W/m².

• 200 W/m².

• 1,000 W/m².