Renewable Energy Quiz

Which of the following is NOT considered a renewable energy source?

• Nuclear power

• Wind power

• Solar power

• Hydro power

What is a major challenge in using renewable energy sources?

• They produce more pollution

• They cannot be controlled to match energy demand

• They are not available in all countries

• They are more expensive than fossil fuels

Which renewable resource is currently the largest in use in the U.S.?

• Hydroelectric

• Biomass

• Solar power

• Wind power

What is the primary source of wind energy?

• Geothermal activity

• Solar energy

• Ocean currents

• Tidal forces

Why are wind farms often located in the Great Plains and coastal areas?

• These areas have more sunlight

• These areas have higher wind speeds

• These areas have more rainfall

• These areas are less populated

What does the acronym NIMBY stand for in the context of wind power?

• Natural Integration of Modern Biofuels

• National Institute of Marine Biology

• New Innovative Modern Bioenergy

• Not In My Backyard

What is the formula for calculating the power of a wind turbine?

• Power = Area * Velocity^2

• Power = 1/2 * Area * Density * Velocity^2

• Power = 1/2 * Area * Density * Velocity^3

• Power = Area * Density * Velocity^3

If the wind speed doubles, by what factor does the power output increase?

• 4 times

• 16 times

• 2 times

• 8 times

What is the role of air density in wind power calculations?

• It determines the height of the wind turbine

• It is not a factor in wind power calculations

• It affects the mass of the air moving through the turbine

• It controls the speed of the wind

How is the efficiency of a wind turbine calculated?

• By determining the speed of the wind

• By calculating the area of the turbine blades

• By measuring the height of the turbine

• By comparing the power before and after the turbine