AQA C9 Energy resources

Which of the following best defines 'affluence' in environmental science?

• A high standard of living, typically involving increased resource consumption

• The natural availability of renewable resources

• The overall poverty rate of a given population

• The environmental impact of low-income communities

What does the term 'per capita' mean in an environmental context?

• The total resource usage of a region

• The amount per person within a population

• The number of individuals in a species population

• The capacity of a resource for a given area

Which of the following best describes a 'renewable' resource?

• A resource that can be naturally replenished over time

• A resource that is unlimited in quantity

• A resource that cannot be depleted under any usage

• A resource that is unaffected by human activities

Which term describes a resource that can be exhausted by overuse?

• Depletable

• Sustainable

• Recyclable

• Renewable

Which of the following best describes locational constraints for hydroelectric power?

• High sunlight intensity

• High wind velocity

• Large catchment area

• Nearby forest areas

What does "intermittency" mean in the context of renewable energy sources?

• The consistent and reliable output of energy

• The fluctuation in energy supply due to varying natural conditions

• The complete absence of energy production

• The storage of energy for future use

Which of the following best describes an limit to the availability of coal power

• Wind at high altitude

• Very deep coal deposits

• Oil under deep oceans

• Coal in deep mines

Which of the following best describes "predictability" in renewable energy sources?

• A) Randomized energy production that cannot be estimated

• B) The capacity to consistently forecast energy output

• C) The assurance of constant power supply in all conditions

• D) The instantaneous response of energy systems to demand

Which statement best defines "energy density"?

• A) The total amount of energy used by a population

• B) The amount of energy in a given mass

• C) The maximum energy output possible per square meter

• D) The measure of energy produced per time interval

Government grants support the development of renewable energy technologies by:

• Providing financial incentives for research and development

• Imposing taxes on non-renewable energy sources

• Reducing the cost of fossil fuels

• Limiting the import of renewable energy equipment