energy quiz

What is wind power primarily caused by?

• Atmospheric pollution
• Differences in atmospheric pressure
• Ocean currents
• Sunlight absorption

What is the mechanism used to convert air motion into electricity in wind power generation?

• Generator
• Solar panels
• Turbine
• Battery

Which of the following is NOT a common biomass conversion process?

• Gasification
• Fermentation
• Fission
• Anaerobic digestion

What is the primary source of biomass?

• Minerals
• Fossil fuels
• Organic matter
• Plastics

What is the main advantage of tidal power?

• High installation cost
• Unpredictable energy source
• Low environmental impact
• Limited availability of suitable sites

What is the term used to describe solar technologies that capture the heat energy from the Sun?

• Solar panels
• Solar thermal
• Solar farms
• Solar arrays

What type of nuclear reaction is used in today's nuclear power plants?

• Fission
• Fusion
• Fossilization
• Combustion

What percentage of global electricity generation does nuclear energy account for?

• 1%
• 11%
• 21%
• 31%

What is the primary advantage of hydropower?

• High greenhouse gas emissions
• Low reliability
• Cost competitiveness
• Limited availability of suitable sites