Renewable energy - quiz

Which renewable energy source has the least impact on land use?

• Solar farms

• Wind farms

• Hydropower dams

• Rooftop solar panels

What is a major environmental benefit of renewable energy?

• Increased carbon emissions

• Depletion of natural resources

• Reduction in air and water pollution

• High water usage

Which of the following sectors is the largest consumer of renewable energy?

 

• Transportation

• Industry

• Residential

• Power generation

What is a common policy tool used to encourage the adoption of renewable energy?

 

• Subsidies for fossil fuels

• Carbon pricing

• Import tariffs

• Sales taxes on solar panels

Which U.S. state produces the most renewable energy?

 

• California

• Texas

• Florida

• New York

Which organization is responsible for the annual World Energy Outlook report?

 

• United Nations

• International Energy Agency (IEA)

• Greenpeace

• World Bank

Which international agreement focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions?

 

• Paris Agreement

• Kyoto Protocol

• Montreal Protocol

• Washington Accord

Which of the following can improve the efficiency of solar panels?

 

• Using thicker silicon wafers

• Orienting panels to maximize sun exposure

• Increasing panel temperature

• Reducing the size of the panels

What is the purpose of a "smart grid" in renewable energy systems?

 

• To increase fossil fuel use

• To store energy indefinitely

• To manage energy distribution more efficiently

• To reduce the need for energy conservation

Which of the following is a common energy storage technology used with renewable energy?

 

• Lithium-ion batteries

• Gasoline storage tanks

• Hydrogen fuel cells

• Diesel generators