Sources of Energy in Brazil

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a main source of energy in Brazil?

• Hydroelectric energy

• Petroleum

• Solar energy

• Mineral coal

Fill in the blank: The main sources of energy in Brazil are hydroelectric energy, petroleum, mineral coal, and ________.

• biofuels

• natural gas

• solar energy

• wind energy

Natural gas and nuclear energy are used in Brazil on a smaller scale compared to other sources.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a renewable source of energy mentioned in the text?

• Petroleum

• Mineral coal

• Hydroelectric energy

• Natural gas

The process of energy exploration in Brazil was established through:

• government initiatives and creation of Petrobras

• private foreign investments only

• exclusive use of renewable energy sources

• importing all energy resources

Which of the following correctly identifies an advantage of hydroelectricity and a disadvantage of oil in the Brazilian energy matrix?

• Hydroelectricity is renewable; oil is non-renewable and polluting.

• Hydroelectricity is non-renewable; oil is clean.

• Hydroelectricity is expensive; oil is cheap and renewable.

• Hydroelectricity emits more CO2; oil is environmentally friendly.

According to the passage, what are examples of renewable energy sources available in Brazil?

• Hydroelectric and biomass

• Coal and petroleum

• Natural gas and coal

• Petroleum and biomass

According to the passage, the largest consumer of energy in Brazil is the ________, followed by transportation.

• industry

• residential sector

• agriculture

• commercial sector

Which of the following are considered non-renewable energy sources in Brazil according to the passage?

• A) Hydroelectric and biomass

• B) Coal, petroleum, and natural gas

• C) Biomass and wind

• D) Solar and hydroelectric

According to the chart 'Fontes de energia do Brasil', what was the largest source of primary energy in Brazil in 1998?

• Energia hidráulica

• Petróleo e derivados

• Derivados da cana

• Lenha e carvão vegetal