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