Electricity and Energy Quiz

What unit is commonly used to measure electricity?

• Amperes

• Joules

• Watts

• Volts

How much electricity does it take to power a smart phone?

• 0.1 watts

• 1 watt

• 10 watts

• 100 watts

By what percentage is electricity demand expected to increase by 2050?

• 50%

• 70%

• 80%

• 60%

What is the main reason for switching from fossil fuels to electric power?

• Cost efficiency

• Sustainability

• Convenience

• Availability

What percentage of the electricity generated today comes from clean sources?

• 25%

• 33%

• 50%

• 75%

What process do nuclear power plants use to generate electricity?

• Nuclear fusion

• Wind energy

• Nuclear fission

• Solar energy

What is a major advantage of nuclear fusion over nuclear fission?

• Lower cost

• Easier to build

• No radioactive waste

• More energy output

What is a challenge associated with wind and solar power?

• High cost

• Intermittent energy sources

• Complex technology

• Limited availability

What could revolutionize clean energy according to the text?

• Wind turbines

• Solar panels

• Nuclear fusion

• Nuclear fission