Energy and Climate Change L2

What does "energy mix" refer to?

• The combination of the power sources and their relative proportions in a country.

• The total amount of energy consumed by a country.

• The process of generating energy from renewable sources.

• The cost of energy production in a country.

What does "net zero" mean?

• Any emissions of carbon are balanced out by ways of absorbing carbon.

• The complete elimination of carbon emissions.

• The reduction of energy consumption by half.

• The use of only renewable energy sources.

What is "renewable energy"?

• Energy that is constantly renewed and will not run out in our lifetimes.

• Energy that is produced from fossil fuels.

• Energy that is stored for future use.

• Energy that is generated from nuclear power.

What is the UK's energy mix dominated by?

• Gas, oil, and wind power.

• Solar, hydro, and nuclear power.

• Coal, biomass, and geothermal power.

• Tidal, wave, and biomass power.

What percentage of the UK's energy mix in 2021 was provided by coal?

• 1%

• 3%

• 36%

• 40%

Which energy source provided the largest percentage of the UK's energy mix in 2021?

• Coal

• Hydro-electric power

• Oil

• Gas

What is the term used to describe the combination of power sources and the proportions of energy they supply?

• Energy blend

• Power mix

• Energy mix

• Source combination

How much of the UK's energy mix in 2021 was provided by hydro-electric power?

• 1%

• 3%

• 36%

• 40%

Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?

• Wind power

• Solar power

• Coal power

• Geothermal power

Which energy source is considered renewable?

• Coal power

• Wind power

• Nuclear power

• Natural gas