Energy Resources Quiz

Which of the following is considered a nonrenewable resource?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Natural gas

• Biomass

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

• Coal

• Petroleum

• Geothermal energy

• Natural gas

Which of the following is an example of a nonrenewable resource?

• Timber

• Coal

• Wind

• Solar energy

The main environmental concern associated with the extraction of nonrenewable resources is:

• Habitat destruction

• Carbon emissions

• Resource depletion

• Water pollution

Which of the following is the best definition of a "renewable resource"?

• A resource that cannot be replaced once it is used up

• A resource that is replenished naturally on a human timescale

• A resource that is available in infinite quantities

• A resource that has no environmental impact

Which region of the world uses the most energy per capita?

• Sub-Saharan Africa

• Europe

• North America

• Asia

Global energy consumption has primarily increased due to:

• A decrease in population

• A rise in energy efficiency

• Economic growth in developing nations

• The widespread use of renewable energy sources

The majority of global energy consumption is sourced from:

• Renewable sources

• Fossil fuels

• Nuclear energy

• Hydropower

Energy consumption in developing countries is expected to:

• Decrease significantly

• Remain constant

• Increase significantly

• Level off due to renewable energy adoption

Which of the following countries is the largest consumer of energy?

• China

• United States

• India

• Russia