CNBC Renewable Energy Quiz

What are the most common sources of renewable energy?

• Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Biomass

• Coal, Oil, Natural Gas, Nuclear

• Geothermal, Biomass, Oil, Natural Gas

• Hydropower, Coal, Wind, Nuclear

Which country has the largest renewable power capacity worldwide?

• India

• Brazil

• United States

• China

Which country has the highest percentage of energy production from renewables?

• Japan

• Germany

• Sweden

• Norway

What is the largest lithium-ion battery in the world used for?

• Reducing the cost of producing solar panels

• Powering remote locations

• Storing energy from wind turbines

• Harvesting kinetic energy

Which international environmental agreement brought together 195 nations to tackle climate change?

• European Union climate target

• Kyoto Protocol

• Paris Agreement

• UN Sustainable Development Goal

What is the main challenge of renewable energy sources subject to unpredictable forces of nature?

• All of the above

• Drought rendering dams useless

• Intermittent energy from wind or solar sources

• Unpredictable cloud cover

What is the aim of the UN Sustainable Development Goal for Affordable and Clean Energy?

• Power remote locations

• Harvest kinetic energy

• Reduce the cost of producing solar panels

• Increase the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix by 2030

What is seen as a way to reduce the cost of producing solar panels or wind turbines?

• 3D printing

• Harvesting kinetic energy

• Microgrid systems

• Battery storage system

Which country is known for over-reliance on one form of renewable energy, leading to emergencies during droughts?

• Norway

• Colombia

• Venezuela

• Brazil

What is the main reason for the United States' withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord?

• To negotiate a better deal

• To tackle climate change

• To increase greenhouse gas emissions

• To reduce renewable energy production