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