Understanding Fossil Fuels and Renewable Energy

What was one of the main benefits of fossil fuels during the Industrial Revolution?

• They decreased global temperatures.

• They were a renewable energy source.

• They enabled technological and medical advancements.

• They reduced air pollution.

What is a major environmental concern associated with the use of fossil fuels?

• They are abundant and easily accessible.

• They are too expensive to extract.

• They cause significant air and water pollution.

• They are the cleanest energy source available.

Which country led the way in new investments in renewables over the last 15 years?

• Germany

• China

• India

• United States

What is the primary reason for the increase in global temperatures?

• Overpopulation

• Natural climate cycles

• Deforestation

• Carbon dioxide and other gases from fossil fuels

What was the goal of the 2015 Paris Agreement?

• To increase fossil fuel production

• To keep global warming below two degrees Celsius

• To ban all forms of renewable energy

• To eliminate all fossil fuel use by 2020

Which country plans to ban all gas and diesel vehicles by 2040?

• China

• France

• Brazil

• United States

What is a 'stranded asset' in the context of fossil fuels?

• An asset that loses value due to the shift to renewables

• An asset that cannot be sold

• An asset that is overvalued

• An asset that is lost at sea

What movement began with students urging divestment from fossil fuels?

• The Moral Divestment Movement

• The Green Revolution

• The Renewable Energy Initiative

• The Fossil Fuel Expansion

By 2018, how much had been divested from fossil fuels globally?

• $1 trillion

• $3 trillion

• $6 trillion

• $10 trillion

What is the main reason organizations are divesting from fossil fuels?

• Ethical and practical reasons related to climate change.

• Fossil fuels are more sustainable.

• Renewable energy is more expensive.

• Fossil fuels are becoming more profitable.