Renewable Energy Quiz

Question 1

What is a major disadvantage of solar energy?

Accepted Answer

High initial cost

Answer

Constant energy production

Answer

Creates air pollution

Answer

Requires large land area

Question 2

Match the renewable energy source with its environmental benefit.

Accepted Answer

Wind Energy → No air pollution during operation; Solar Energy → No air pollution during operation; Hydropower → Reliable power source (when available); Geothermal Energy → Small land footprint

Question 3

Wind turbines can only be placed on land.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 4

Geothermal energy relies on heat from the Earth's core.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a form of renewable energy?

Accepted Answer

Natural gas

Answer

Solar power

Answer

Wind energy

Answer

Hydropower

Question 6

Place the following renewable energy sources in order from lowest to highest global installed capacity (approximately, as of 2023).

Accepted Answer

Geothermal → Bioenergy → Solar → Hydropower → Wind

Question 7

Order these stages of hydroelectric power generation.

Accepted Answer

Water collects in reservoir → Water flows through penstock → Water spins turbine blades → Turbine spins generator → Electricity produced

Question 8

Biofuel production always results in a net decrease in greenhouse gas emissions.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 9

Match the renewable energy source with its primary method of electricity generation.

Accepted Answer

Solar Power → Photovoltaic Cells; Wind Energy → Wind Turbines; Hydropower → Water Turbines; Biomass → Combustion

Question 10

Which of these materials is commonly used in the production of solar panels?

Accepted Answer

Silicon

Answer

Aluminum

Answer

Copper

Answer

Titanium

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