Exploring the Energy Industry

What percentage of current energy production is accounted for by oil and natural gas?

• 40%

• 60%

• 80%

• 100%

Which of the following is NOT a non-renewable energy source?

• Oil

• Natural Gas

• Solar

• Coal

What is the primary role of careers in the energy industry?

• Designing consumer electronics

• Extracting, refining, and distributing energy

• Manufacturing automobiles

• Developing software applications

Which renewable energy source uses the power of moving water to generate electricity?

• Solar

• Wind

• Hydroelectric

• Biomass

What has led to growth in the field of oil and natural gas extraction?

• Decrease in global energy demand

• Exploration and extraction of shale and deep-water resources

• Reduction in technology development

• Increase in coal usage

Which of the following is a predicted trend in the energy industry?

• Decrease in renewable energy sources

• Shift towards more "green" energy

• Increase in coal dependency

• Reduction in energy consumption

Which energy source is derived from organic materials like plant and animal waste?

• Nuclear

• Biomass

• Wind

• Natural Gas

What is the main advantage of renewable energy sources over non-renewable ones?

• They are cheaper to produce

• They are unlimited and sustainable

• They require less technology

• They are easier to transport

Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source that involves splitting atoms to release energy?

• Solar

• Wind

• Nuclear

• Biomass

In which areas are many jobs in the oil and natural gas industry located?

• Urban centers

• Western states or off-shore areas

• Eastern states

• Mountainous regions