Consuming Energy Resources Quiz

What are the three main types of energy resources classified in the document?

• Renewable, non-renewable, recyclable

• Fossil fuels, nuclear, solar

• Wind, hydro, geothermal

• Biomass, coal, oil

Which country has large reserves of fossil fuels due to its geological features?

• Iceland

• Saudi Arabia

• India

• Brazil

What is a significant factor affecting energy use in developing countries?

• High technology investment

• Lack of access to renewable resources

• Economic development

• Abundance of fossil fuels

What has been a major impact of increased energy consumption since the 1990s?

• Decrease in global oil prices

• Stabilization of energy demand

• Increase in greenhouse gas emissions

• Reduction in coal usage

Which organization was created to coordinate petroleum policies among major oil-producing countries?

• OPEC

• IEA

• WHO

• UNDP

What is a disadvantage of using wind energy according to the document?

• High maintenance costs

• Visual pollution

• High carbon emissions

• Limited availability

What is one of the benefits of using solar energy?

• High installation costs

• Creates jobs

• Requires large land areas

• Limited to sunny regions

What is a major environmental concern associated with the Athabasca tar sands?

• Loss of local wildlife

• Increase in tourism

• Decrease in oil production

• Reduction in water usage

What is a key strategy for improving energy efficiency mentioned in the document?

• Increasing fossil fuel use

• Reducing energy consumption

• Expanding coal mining

• Building more nuclear plants

Which country is mentioned as having failed to increase oil production in 2014?

• Saudi Arabia

• Canada

• Russia

• Venezuela