Quiz on Affordable and Clean Energy

What is the goal of affordable and clean energy according to the document?

• To reduce the use of fossil fuels like coal, oil, or gas

• To ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

• To increase the production of electricity through high-technology systems

• To support only the agriculture and medicine sectors

Why is it important to have access to affordable and clean energy?

• Because it only supports high-technology infrastructure

• Because it is a constraint to human and economic development

• Because our everyday lives depend on reliable and affordable energy services to function smoothly and to develop equitably

• Because it only supports the education sector

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What would be the annual savings if people worldwide switched to energy-efficient lightbulbs?

• $120 million

• $120 thousand

• $120 billion

• $12 billion

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Why should someone who already has access to electricity care about the goal of affordable and clean energy?

• Because burning carbon fuels does not produce any greenhouse gases

• Because it will only benefit the communication sector

• Because fossil fuels have been a minor source of electricity production

• Because burning carbon fuels like coal, oil, or gas produces large amounts of greenhouse gases

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How many people do not have access to electricity worldwide?

• Just under 1 billion

• Just under 2 billion

• Just under 3 billion

• Just under 4 billion

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By what year does the world need to triple its investment in sustainable energy infrastructure to meet the goals?

• 2025

• 2030

• 2040

• 2050

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Which regions have the greatest energy deficits?

• North America and Europe

• Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia

• East Asia and Pacific

• Latin America and the Caribbean

What can businesses do to contribute to a more sustainable energy system?

• Increase their carbon footprint

• Maintain and protect ecosystems

• Develop nuclear power sources

• Invest in oil and gas exploration

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What is one way individuals can reduce carbon emissions?

• Leave appliances on standby mode

• Use a private car for all transportation needs

• Plug appliances into a power strip and turn them off completely when not in use

• Increase the use of coal and wood for heating

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