iGCSE Energy Definitions

What is non-renenwable energy?

• Inexhaustible resources that can be replenished quickly
• Resources that are environmentally friendly
• Energy sources that are not used by humans
• Finite resources that cannot be replenished in a short period of time.

What type of energy is infinite, will not run out and is MOSTLY good for the environment?

Which type of renewable energy is not good for the environment or people?

• Solar energy
• Wind energy
• Geothermal energy
• Biomass energy

Which is NOT a source of non renewable energy?

• Nuclear

• Solar energy
• coal

• natural gas

Which source of energy is NOT a source of renewable energy?

• wind

• nuclear

• hydroelectric power

• biomass energy

Is this energy mix likely to be for ...

• LIC

• MIC

• HIC

Is this energy mix likely to be for a ...

• LIC

• MIC (middle income)

• HIC

What is natural gas?

• Natural gas is primarily composed of water vapor
• Natural gas is a type of solid fuel
• Natural gas is a fossil fuel composed primarily of methane and other hydrocarbons found in the seams of rocks.

• Natural gas is a renewable energy source

What is geothermal energy?

• Geothermal energy is heat derived from the Earth's core.
• Geothermal energy is generated from wind power.
• Geothermal energy comes from solar radiation.
• Geothermal energy is produced by burning fossil fuels.

Low-income countries have a less diverse energy mix because of ....

• reliance on traditional biomass sources and limited access to modern energy technologies
• conflict and lack of transport infrastructure can make imports more expensive

• lack of government investment for energy diversification

• abundance of fossil fuel resources and lack of incentives for diversification