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