Renewable Energy Systems Quiz

What is renewable energy?

• Energy derived solely from fossil fuels

• Energy that can be replenished naturally over short timeframes

• Energy obtained from non-replenishable sources

• Energy that cannot be utilized more than once

Which of the following is not a type of primary resource?

• Crude Oil

• Coal

• Sunlight

• Hydrogen Energy

What is the primary characteristic of renewable energy?

• It is derived from fossil fuels

• It requires long periods to be replenished

• It can be used indefinitely without depleting resources

• It causes significant pollution

What is the main environmental benefit of using renewable energy?

• Increased deforestation

• Increased air pollution

• Decreased greenhouse gas emissions

• Depletion of natural resources

A new renewable energy system is designed to harvest energy from wind. The total energy required to build the system is 240 kJ. The energy yield ratio of the system is 14:3. What will be the total energy provided by the system over its lifetime?

• 1,120 kJ

• 18,000 kJ

• 2,258 kJ

• 54,000 kJ

Which of the statements is correct about Solar Energy?

• It is a renewable and non-conventional source of energy

• It is a non-renewable and non-conventional source of energy

• It is a renewable and conventional source of energy

• It is a non-renewable source of energy

Half of the world’s energy needs are fulfilled by renewable energy sources.

• False

• True

What is the major problem with wind energy?

• Requires large area of land

• It is a renewable source of energy

• Generates energy from wind

• Compact and does not require large area of land

Why is there a demand for renewable sources of energy?

• Because they emit greenhouse gases

• Because they are more efficient

• Because they are low or zero carbon footprint

• Because of decreasing global temperatures

What is a major drawback of solar furnaces to be used as a renewable source of energy on earth?

• Cannot be used as a source of energy

• Finances

• Heavily reliant on sun

• Not reliant on sun