Renewable Energy Quiz

Which renewable energy source originates from the Earth’s core?

• Geothermal

• Solar

• Hydropower

• Wind

What is the average levelized cost of energy per MWh for biomass?

• $114

• $75

• $64

• $36

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How do wind turbines capture energy from the wind?

• By using geothermal resources

• By rotating rotor blades

• By using solar cells

• By burning biomass

What is the largest renewable electricity source?

• Biomass

• Hydropower

• Solar

• Wind

What is the main function of a turbine generator in a geothermal plant?

• To convert wind energy

• To burn biomass

• To produce steam

• To capture sunlight

What is the primary function of photovoltaic (PV) solar cells?

• To produce steam

• To capture wind energy

• To convert sunlight into electricity

• To burn biomass

What is the forecasted growth of global renewable electricity capacity by 2026?

• 80%

• 20%

• 40%

• 60%

What is the primary function of hydropower plants?

• To capture sunlight

• To channel kinetic energy from flowing water into electricity

• To produce steam

• To convert wind energy

What is the percentage of global electricity generation from wind in 2021?

• 15.3%

• 2.3%

• 3.7%

• 6.6%

What is the primary function of biomass in energy generation?

• To burn organic material for electricity

• To produce steam

• To convert wind energy

• To capture sunlight