Renewable Energy in Canada

Which of the following provinces is NOT one of the top producers of hydroelectricity?

• Alberta

• Quebec

• British Colombia

• Ontario

What percentage of Canada's energy supply is provided by natural sources?

• 15%

• 24%

• 21%

• 17%

Which of the renewable energy sources is currently the cheapest long-term in Canada?

• Hydroelectric

• Wind

• Solar

• Geothermal

The largest wind turbine farm in Canada is located in which province?

• Ontario

• Manitoba

• Alberta

• British Colombia

Hydroelectric energy is produced by capturing the energy of (a)   or falling water

Why does Canada generate most of it's renewable energy with water?

• There is a lot of fresh water in Canada

• There are a lot of open spaces in Canada

• The technology is inefficient

• The service life of stations is long

Solar energy is harnessed from the sun using photovoltaic (PV) cells which convert sunlight into (a)   .

Hydroelectric energy is Canada's second largest form of renewable energy

• True
• False

In Canada, there are currently more than 50,000 solar (PV) energy installations on residential, commercial and industrial rooftops.

• True
• False

Solar energy is the most useful form of renewable energy for Canada as a country.

• True
• False