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