Energy Quiz

What is the most commonly used source of electricity in North Carolina?

• Wind energy

• Solar energy

• Nuclear power

• Hydropower

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

• Natural gas

• Solar power

• Coal

• Petroleum

How does hydropower generate electricity?

• By using wind to turn turbines

• By absorbing sunlight and converting it into electricity

• By burning fossil fuels to create steam

• By capturing the energy of moving water to spin a turbine

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Which of the following energy sources produces the least pollution?

• Solar power

• Oil

• Coal

• Natural gas

Why is energy efficiency important?

• It decreases the amount of energy wasted

• It helps save money on electricity bills

• It reduces pollution and conserves natural resources

• All of the above

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Which of the following is an example of a nonrenewable energy source?

• Biomass

• Wind

• Geothermal

• Oil

What is one way North Carolina is increasing its use of renewable energy?

• Expanding solar and wind energy projects

• Relying only on nuclear power

• Building more coal plants

• Reducing the use of all energy sources

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