Green Energy: Health and Environmental Costs Quiz

What percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions is responsible for the production of electricity?

• 40%

• 10%

• 25%

• 60%

Which renewable energy source has the least pollution-related impacts on ecosystems and human health?

• Solar

• Biomass

• Hydropower

• Wind

What is the environmental footprint of producing photovoltaic (PV) cells compared to the most efficient natural gas power plants?

• Lower

• Not mentioned

• Higher

• Equal

What is the potential issue with covering huge areas with solar panels?

• Land scarcity

• Air pollution

• Water pollution

• Toxic waste

Which renewable energy technology offers the option to store heat and generate electricity in the evening?

• Biomass

• Hydropower

• Wind

• Solar

What is a significant ecological implication of using biomass for power generation?

• Soil erosion

• Air pollution

• Water scarcity

• Habitat destruction

What technology can scrub carbon from the atmosphere and place it underground when used with biomass energy?

• Nuclear fission power

• Hydropower

• Carbon capture and storage

• Geothermal power

Which renewable energy source has the potential to cause significant climate impacts through the emissions of methane from reservoirs?

• Solar

• Wind

• Hydropower

• Biomass

What is the main role of bioenergy in most plans to limit global warming?

• Increase water conservation

• Lower greenhouse gas emissions

• Provide on-demand power

• Reduce air pollution

What is important to consider when deploying low-carbon technologies to avoid unintended consequences?

• Site selection

• All of the above

• Technology choice

• Project design