Energy Security EQ2

What does maximum energy security refer to?

• Uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price

• Limited availability of energy sources at a high price

• Uninterrupted availability of energy sources at a high price

• Limited availability of energy sources at an affordable price

What is energy consumption usually measured per capita using?

• Kilograms of coal per year

• Equivalent kilograms of oil per year

• Liters of gasoline per year

• Cubic meters of natural gas per year

Which of the following is a non-renewable fossil fuel?

• Wind

• Solar

• Oil

• Geothermal

What accounts for 32% of global energy production?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Petroleum (Oil)

• Uranium

Which country has the greatest amount of nuclear fission energy production?

• USA

• China

• Kazakhstan

• Russia

What is the main advantage of hydroelectric power (HEP)?

• It is the cheapest form of energy.

• It is very efficient and renewable.

• It is the most widely used energy source.

• It requires no infrastructure.

Which country has the largest installed capacity for solar energy?

• United States

• India

• China

• Germany

What is a major challenge for tidal energy?

• It is too cheap to produce.

• It is widely available.

• It is very expensive to implement.

• It is not renewable.

In which type of countries is geothermal energy most popular?

• Countries with large deserts

• Countries with volcanic settings

• Countries with large forests

• Countries with extensive coastlines

Where is global energy consumption generally higher?

• Southern hemisphere countries

• Equatorial countries

• Northern hemisphere countries

• Island nations