Renewable energy

An energy source that will not become used up is known as a __________ energy source.

Which of the following lists contains only renewable energy sources?

• Solar, wind, geothermal, nuclear

• Solar, wind, natural gas, hydropower

• Solar, wind, fossil fuels, tidal

• Solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower

A renewable energy source has no greenhouse gas emissions.

• True

• False

Installation of a large solar or wind farm does not require the submission of a EIS.

• True

• False

What percentage of Australia's CO2 emissions are due to burning coal and gas to generate electricity?

• 20%

• 25%

• 50%

• 80%

In 2020, what percentage of electricity in Australian homes was from coal or gas power stations?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 85%

Approximately what percentage of electricity in the world is generated through renewable energy sources?

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

• 25%

What is the largest contributor to renewable energy in Australia?

• Solar

• Wind

• Hydropower

• Geothermal

Which Australian State has the highest number of photovoltaic cells installed?

• Queensland

• New South Wales

• Northern Territory

• Western Australia

In the local sugar mill, waste from sugarcane is burned to generate electricity. This renewable energy source is part of the category called....

• Biomass

• Biowaste

• Bioelectric

• Biogeneration