Renewable Energy Quiz-NatGeo

What is renewable energy?

• Energy generated from coal mines

• Energy generated from sources that naturally replenish themselves

• Energy generated from burning fossil fuels

• Energy generated from nuclear power plants

Which of the following is a common source of renewable energy?

• Oil

• Coal

• Solar

• Natural gas

What percentage of the total energy consumed by humans is derived from fossil fuels?

• 20%

• 50%

• 80%

• 95%

How does renewable energy combat climate change?

• By creating direct greenhouse gas emissions

• By increasing threats to our health

• By decreasing pollution

• By disrupting wildlife and migration patterns

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Which renewable energy source creates no air pollution emissions?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Oil

• Wind

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Why is renewable energy considered a reliable source of power?

• Because it is expensive to operate

• Because it creates a lot of pollution

• Because it will never run out

• Because it is intermittent

What is a downside of renewable energy sources generating power on a large scale?

• They are cost-effective

• They disrupt wildlife and migration patterns

• They have stable prices over time

• They create direct greenhouse gas emissions

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What is a challenge of solar and wind energy?

• They have high air pollution emissions

• They generate power 24/7

• They only generate power while the sun is shining or while the wind is blowing

• They are expensive to operate

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What do batteries do in relation to renewable energy?

• They are intermittent

• They store excess energy for later use

• They disrupt wildlife and migration patterns

• They are often free

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What does advances in technology make renewable energy more?

• Expensive to operate

• Inaccessible

• Affordable

• Intermittent

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