Environmental Management Keywords List

Non-renewable energy is:

• Energy that can be replenished naturally

• Energy that cannot be replenished naturally

• Energy from the sun

• Energy from wind

Fossil fuels are:

• renewable energy sources

• non-renewable energy sources

• a type of mineral

• a form of nuclear energy

Renewable energy is:

• Energy from non-renewable sources

• Energy that can be replenished naturally

• Energy that is always available

• Energy that is man-made

The energy mix refers to the combination of different energy sources used to meet energy needs. Which of the following is NOT typically part of the energy mix?

• Solar power

• Wind energy

• Fossil fuels

• Plastic waste

Proven reserves are:

• the estimated quantity of natural resources that can be economically extracted.

• the total amount of resources available in a region.

• the resources that are yet to be discovered.

• the resources that are not economically viable to extract.

Energy demand is:

• the amount of energy required to meet consumption needs.

• the cost of energy production.

• the environmental impact of energy use.

• the efficiency of energy conversion.

Which of the following best describes energy supply?

• The process of generating energy from renewable sources

• The provision of energy resources to meet consumer demand

• The storage of energy for future use

• The reduction of energy consumption through efficiency measures

Which of the following best describes energy security?

• The ability to access energy resources reliably and affordably

• The ability to produce energy domestically

• The ability to store energy for future use

• The ability to use renewable energy sources only

Which of the following best describes energy policy?

• A plan for managing energy resources

• A type of renewable energy

• A method of energy storage

• A form of energy consumption

What is resource endowment?

• Resource endowment refers to the natural resources available in a region.

• Resource endowment is the financial investment in a project.

• Resource endowment is the human capital in an organization.

• Resource endowment is the technological advancement in a country.