Energy Generation Quiz

What are the main differences between fossil fuels and renewable fuels?

• Fossil fuels are unlimited, renewable fuels are limited.

• Fossil fuels are renewable, renewable fuels are non-renewable.

• Fossil fuels are non-renewable, renewable fuels are sustainable.

• Fossil fuels are sustainable, renewable fuels are non-sustainable.

Which of the following is a renewable energy source mentioned in the text?

• Coal

• Wind

• Natural gas

• Oil

Which process is used to create heat in fossil fuel energy production?

• Chemical reaction

• Nuclear fusion

• Solar heating

• Wind rotation

Which energy source is used to rotate the turbine in renewable energy production?

• Fossil fuels

• Nuclear energy

• Wind and water

• Chemical reactions

What is the main objective of the chapter on energy generation?

• To understand how to store energy.

• To understand how power is generated from various sources.

• To learn about the history of energy.

• To study the economic impact of energy.

What is the process of extracting gas from shale called?

• Drilling

• Mining

• Fracking

• Refining

What type of resources are fossil fuels considered as?

• Renewable

• Infinite

• Finite

• Sustainable

What is a major argument against including nuclear energy as a renewable resource?

• It produces high levels of CO2.

• It is too expensive to produce.

• It produces harmful nuclear waste.

• It is not efficient.

What is one reason people might oppose having a wind farm near their home?

• They are too quiet.

• They are considered an eyesore.

• They are too small.

• They are too efficient.

What percentage of the UK's electricity was produced by renewable energy sources in 2015?

• 17.6%

• 20%

• 23%

• 25%