Energy Quiz

Which of the following does NOT contribute to the goal of energy independence of a country?

Investment in alternative energy technologies
Establishment of a strategic energy reserve
Investment in domestic energy production
Promoting energy imports by focusing on the production in non-energy goods

Which of the following is a type of fossil fuel?

Hydrogen
Ethanol
Natural gas
Biomass

Which of the following is a type of renewable energy?

Coal
Crude oil
Tar sands
Tidal power

Use of which energy source currently generates the largest amount of CO2 emissions in the world?

Coal
Natural gas
Nuclear energy
Crude oil

Which of the following describes the process of clean coal?

Coal from underwater reserves produces fewer pollutants when burned.
Electricity produced from coal plants is more efficient when used than electricity from hydropower generation.
Several types of processes can remove pollutants when coal is burned.
Clean coal releases carbon monoxide but not carbon dioxide.

Which of the following is an advantage of nuclear energy?

Low start-up costs in building a reactor
Nuclear waste
History of safety
Increases energy independence

Which of the following is NOT a source of ethanol production?

Corn
Sugar
Recycled plastics
Switchgrass

In which region is wind power usage most prevalent?

Europe
United States
China
Sub-Saharan Africa

What is a key limitation of hydrogen power as an energy source?

Hydrogen is difficult to collect in the natural environment.
Waste from energy production
Government regulation prohibiting hydrogen power development
Fuel cell technology development

Which of the following is NOT a limitation for solar energy use?

Inefficient energy process
Inflexible scale of usage
Poor storage technology
Unpredictability of weather conditions