ESS 7.1 Energy Security Quiz

What is energy security?

• The ability to store energy for long periods

• The supply of useful energy to a society for consumption and national security

• The cost of energy in different countries

• The use of only renewable energy sources

Why might a country choose a particular energy source based on availability?

• Because of aesthetic preferences

• Due to political pressure from other nations

• Based on what resources are present or can be imported

• Only if it is the most environmentally friendly option

How do technological developments influence energy choices?

• By finding new sources of energy and improving production efficiency

• By making energy more expensive

• By limiting the use of fossil fuels

• By reducing the overall demand for energy

How can politics affect energy choices?

• Through conflicts over energy supplies and prioritization of national security

• By ensuring that only renewable sources are used

• By reducing global energy prices

• By making all countries energy independent

Why might a country import power rather than produce its own?

• To reduce pollution

• Because of globalization making it cheaper to import energy

• To reduce reliance on renewable sources

• Because it is politically beneficial

What is an example of cultural attitudes influencing energy choices?

• The use of electric cars in all countries

• A preference for motorized vehicles leading to reluctance in switching to electric cars

• A global agreement to use only solar power

• The banning of coal worldwide

Why are sustainability concerns relevant in energy choices?

• Because only renewable energy sources are sustainable, yet they make up a small proportion of world energy production

• Because all energy sources are equally sustainable

• Because fossil fuels are not widely used anymore

• Because sustainability does not impact energy security

What are environmental considerations when choosing an energy source?

• Concerns over safety, aesthetics, and ecological impacts

• The cost of importing energy

• The availability of fossil fuels in a country

• The efficiency of solar power

What does energy efficiency measure?

• The amount of energy needed to power machines or buildings

• The amount of useful energy created as a percentage of energy input

• The speed of energy production

• The cost-effectiveness of energy production

How has shale oil influenced energy security in the USA?

• By increasing fossil fuel security through fracking technology

• By reducing the need for renewable energy

• By making oil imports unnecessary

• By completely replacing coal energy