Energy policy
  • 1. What is the primary goal of energy policy?
A) To ensure a sustainable energy supply
B) To reduce energy prices for consumers
C) To promote energy waste
D) To increase reliance on fossil fuels
  • 2. Which country is the largest producer of wind energy?
A) India
B) Germany
C) China
D) United States
  • 3. Which energy source has the highest carbon emissions per unit of energy produced?
A) Solar power
B) Hydropower
C) Coal
D) Nuclear power
  • 4. What is the role of energy policy in addressing climate change?
A) Encouraging greater reliance on fossil fuels
B) Ignoring the issue of climate change
C) Increasing deforestation for energy production
D) Promoting the transition to clean energy sources
  • 5. What is the purpose of energy independence in energy policy?
A) To increase energy imports
B) To ignore domestic energy production
C) To reduce reliance on foreign energy sources
D) To promote international energy partnerships
  • 6. Which energy source is considered the 'bridge' between traditional fossil fuels and renewable energy?
A) Oil
B) Natural gas
C) Coal
D) Uranium
  • 7. What does the term 'energy security' refer to in the context of energy policy?
A) Promoting volatile energy prices
B) Encouraging energy waste
C) Ensuring stable and reliable access to energy resources
D) Overdependence on a single energy source
  • 8. What is the goal of energy efficiency standards in energy policy?
A) To reduce energy consumption and waste
B) To increase energy usage
C) To promote energy-intensive industries
D) To ignore technological advancements
  • 9. What is the primary concern associated with fracking in energy production?
A) Environmental pollution and water contamination
B) Stabilizing global oil prices
C) Increased energy costs
D) Enhancing domestic energy production
  • 10. What role does energy policy play in promoting economic growth?
A) By increasing energy costs for businesses
B) By disregarding energy efficiency standards
C) By ignoring environmental impacts
D) By providing a stable energy supply for industries
  • 11. Which international agreement aimed to limit global warming by reducing greenhouse gas emissions?
A) Montreal Protocol
B) Paris Agreement
C) Kyoto Protocol
D) Copenhagen Accord
  • 12. What is the primary cause of energy poverty?
A) Overconsumption of energy resources
B) Inefficient energy production
C) Lack of access to affordable and reliable energy services
D) Increased reliance on renewable energy
  • 13. What is the primary advantage of decentralized energy systems?
A) Increased resilience and reliability of energy supply
B) Greater dependence on centralized utilities
C) Higher energy prices for consumers
D) Reduced environmental impact
  • 14. Which energy source is considered a renewable resource?
A) Nuclear
B) Natural Gas
C) Coal
D) Solar
  • 15. Which of the following is a form of renewable energy derived from living or recently living organisms?
A) Uranium
B) Coal
C) Natural Gas
D) Biomass
  • 16. Which energy source is generated from heat stored within the Earth?
A) Solar
B) Wind
C) Tidal
D) Geothermal
  • 17. Which country has the most nuclear power plants?
A) Germany
B) France
C) United States
D) Japan
  • 18. What is the term for the increase in the average temperature of the Earth's atmosphere due to greenhouse gas emissions?
A) Global warming
B) Ozone depletion
C) Tropical cyclones
D) Ice age cooling
  • 19. Which energy source is primarily used for transportation?
A) Hydropower
B) Solar
C) Petroleum
D) Wind
  • 20. What can individuals do to reduce their energy consumption at home?
A) Turn off lights when not in use
B) Set thermostat to maximum all year
C) Leave doors and windows open
D) Keep appliances running all day
  • 21. Which country is known for its large investments in solar energy production?
A) Russia
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Germany
D) Brazil
  • 22. When was the first major international treaty on climate change adopted?
A) 2015
B) 2005
C) 1992
D) 1980
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