IB Geo: 3.2.8 Energy Security

What is the aim of Iceland's energy policy?

• To reduce energy efficiency

• To become energy independent by 2050

• To import more fossil fuels

• To increase reliance on fossil fuels

What is the USA's aim to reduce reliance on other countries for energy?

• Reducing renewable energy sources

• Importing more oil

• Increasing indigenous production levels of fossil fuels

• Reducing energy efficiency

Which country aims to be carbon neutral by 2021 through the exploitation of solar, wind, hydropower, and geothermal energy?

• Nicaragua

• Scotland

• Sweden

• Costa Rica

Which country had the highest installed wind capacity and the second highest installed solar photovoltaic capacity?

• Denmark

• Uruguay

• Morocco

• China

What is the main concern surrounding the practice of fracking?

• Decreased fuel efficiency in vehicles

• Increased greenhouse gas emissions

• Increased energy security

• Environmental and health concerns

What is the Clean Power Plan announced in 2015 aimed at reducing?

• Fossil fuel production

• Energy conservation

• Renewable energy sources

• Greenhouse gas emissions

What is the main source of energy for most homes in Iceland?

• Geothermal power

• Solar power

• Fossil fuels

• Wind power

What is the aim of Denmark's energy policy?

• To import more fossil fuels

• To reduce energy efficiency

• To increase reliance on fossil fuels

• To be 100% fossil-fuel-free by 2050 through the use of wind power

What is the main source of energy for most homes in Norway?

• Geothermal power

• Solar power

• Fossil fuels

• Wind power

What is the aim of Finland's energy policy?

• To import more fossil fuels

• To reduce energy efficiency

• To increase reliance on fossil fuels

• To be 100% fossil-fuel-free by 2035 through the use of wind power