Unit 5b Part 4

Which of the following statements about renewable energy sources if FALSE?

• Onshore wind farms usually produce more energy, with more consistent winds
• PV cells can emit CO2 and methane during operation
• Onshore wind uses a lot of land, but provides royalties to ranchers/farmers
• Concentrated solar power can create large areas of desert habitat loss

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For ALL energy purposes, which renewable energy is most commonly used?

• Biomass
• Hydropower
• PV cells
• Wind power

Fossil fuels make up approximately what % of all energy used worldwide?

• 20

• 65

• 80

• 40

Which of the following are examples of climate mitigation?

• Planting more trees
• Walking to work rather than driving a gas-powered car
• Shutting down coal power plants & replacing them with geothermal power
• Preserving natural habitat
• Building homes on higher ground to withstand rising sea levels

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Which country/region has the greatest cumulative emission of greenhouse gases since 1750?

• China
• United States
• European Union
• Saudi Arabia

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Which of the following is true regarding hydrogen fuel cells?

• They produce electricity by combining oxygen and hydrogen gas.
• Hydrogen fuel is often obtained from methane.
• They produce water and carbon dioxide as waste products.
• Hydrogen fuel can be produced from electrolysis.

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Which renewable energy source is the MOST abundant worldwide in producing electricity?

• Hydropower
• Geothermal
• Biomass
• Wind power
• Solar energy

Which renewable energy source is limited to coastal locations & dependent upon the gravitational forces of the moon?

• Tidal power
• Geothermal
• Wind power
• Concentrated solar energy