2.2 Renewable & Nonrenewable Energy-

What is the role of citizen groups in environmental protection?

• Citizen groups primarily focus on economic development.

• Citizen groups advocate for environmental policies, raise awareness, and hold governments and corporations accountable for environmental impacts.

• Citizen groups are mainly involved in political campaigns and elections.

• Citizen groups work exclusively with corporations to improve their public image.

What are marine sanctuaries?

• Protected areas of the ocean designated for conservation and management of marine resources.

• Areas where fishing is prohibited to protect fish populations.

• Regions of the ocean that are open to all types of fishing and resource extraction.

• Locations where marine life is allowed to thrive without any human interference.

What is acid rain?

• Precipitation that is significantly more acidic than normal, often caused by emissions from burning fossil fuels.

• Rain that is beneficial for plant growth and agriculture.

• A type of rain that occurs only in tropical regions.

• Rain that contains high levels of minerals and nutrients.

What are the disadvantages of solar energy?

• Solar energy is not available at night and can be affected by weather conditions such as clouds.

• Solar panels are too expensive to install and maintain.

• Solar energy can only be used in sunny regions.

• Solar energy requires a lot of space for installation.

What is the greenhouse effect?

• The process by which the Earth's surface cools due to the reflection of sunlight.

• The warming of Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

• The phenomenon where plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen.

• The increase in Earth's temperature due to volcanic eruptions.

What is the importance of energy policy?

• It focuses solely on economic growth.

• It is important for balancing environmental protection, economic growth, and energy security.

• It aims to reduce energy consumption at all costs.

• It has no significant impact on society.

What is solar energy?

• Energy harnessed from the sun's rays, which can be converted into electricity or heat.

• Energy derived from fossil fuels.

• Energy generated by wind turbines.

• Energy produced by nuclear reactions.

What is the significance of sustainable development?

• It focuses solely on economic growth.

• It aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

• It encourages the depletion of natural resources for immediate benefits.

• It promotes urbanization without considering environmental impacts.

What is natural gas?

• A renewable energy source primarily composed of hydrogen.

• A nonrenewable fossil fuel primarily composed of methane used for heating and electricity generation.

• A type of coal used for industrial purposes.

• A synthetic gas produced from organic materials.

What is coal?

• A renewable energy source used for heating

• A nonrenewable fossil fuel used primarily for electricity generation

• A type of mineral used in construction

• A liquid fuel derived from plants