Energy & The Environment Part 1

Which of the following are examples of renewable energy sources?

• Water

• Oil

• Coal

• Gas

• Solar

How are Fossil Fuels formed?

• In a lab

• Dead plants & animals

• Nuclear Engineering

• Recycling

True or False: If we are dependent on something it means we rely on them too much.

• True

• False

Which of the following are disadvantages of using oil?

• It produces great heat

• It is easily transported

• Oil leaks can cause pollution

• Ireland has to import it.

• It is very efficient.

Where are the majority of Oil reserves located?

• Norway

• Britain

• Russia

• The Persian Gulf

What does OPEC stand for?

• Ole Personal Energy Conservation

• Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries

• Organisation for Petrol Exporting Capitals

• Oil Producing Exploiting Countries

True or False: 48% of Ireland's energy comes from oil

• True

• False

Which of the following are Positive Socio-Economic impacts of the Corrib Gas Field?

• Waste material may be released into Broadhaven Bay.

• It created over 1,200 jobs.

• Visual Pollution (an eye sore)

• Students in local universities have been offered scholarships.

• Reduced the amount of gas imports Ireland needed.

In which county would you find the Corrib Gas Field?

• Dublin

• Cork

• Mayo

• Offaly

True or False: Peat can be found in Bogs.

• True

• False