IMechE UNITEN Green Tech Trivia

How does the production of electronic devices contribute to environmental pollution?

(Choose TWO correct answers)

• It doesn’t contribute at all

• It contributes through the emission of greenhouse gases during manufacturing

• It contributes through the creation of digital waste

• It contributes by not using eco-friendly materials during production

Which of the following is a potential drawback of wind energy?

• It produces greenhouse gases

• It can be harmful to wildlife

• It is a non-renewable resource

• It is not affected by weather conditions
  

What is the role of a smart grid in renewable energy infrastructure?

• To increase energy consumption

• To improve the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of electricity distribution

• To reduce the use of renewable energy

• To make electricity more expensive

What is the main challenge in implementing carbon capture and storage technology on a large scale?

• It is too efficient

• It is too inexpensive

• It can have high upfront costs and logistical challenges

• It increases greenhouse gas emissions

What is the concept of "energy return on investment" (EROI) in the context of renewable energy technologies?

• The amount of energy a system produces compared to the energy it consumes

• The financial return on investment in renewable energy technologies

• The amount of energy a system consumes compared to the energy it produces

• The environmental impact of renewable energy technologies

What is the concept of “e-waste” and why is it a growing environmental concern?

• E-waste refers to edible waste and it is not an environmental concern

• E-waste refers to electronic waste and it is a concern due to its safe disposal issues

• E-waste refers to economic waste and it is a concern due to financial losses

• E-waste refers to energy waste and it is a concern due to energy inefficiency

What is the main environmental advantage of electric vehicles (EVs) over conventional vehicles?

• EVs have a longer range

• EVs produce zero tailpipe emissions

• EVs are cheaper

• EVs are faster

What is the concept of "net-zero energy building" (NZEB)?

• A building that produces more energy than it consumes

• A building that consumes more energy than it produces

• A building that does not use any energy

• A building that uses only renewable energy

What is the principle behind hydroelectric power generation?

• Nuclear fusion

• The photoelectric effect

• Mechanical energy conversion

• Chemical reaction

Which of the following is a potential drawback of large-scale solar farms?

• They produce greenhouse gases

• They can disrupt local ecosystems

• They are a non-renewable resource

• They are not affected by weather conditions