Energy Sources and Environmental Impact

The video discusses the increasing demand for energy due to population growth and the United Nations' goal to provide affordable and clean energy by 2030. It highlights the invention of electricity in the 1800s and its transformative impact, while noting that 1.2 billion people still lack access. The video emphasizes the importance of investing in renewable energies like solar and wind to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, which contribute to climate change. It also mentions innovative technologies, such as piezoelectric harvesting, that are helping to generate clean energy. The video concludes by encouraging collective efforts to revolutionize energy production and consumption by 2030.

What is the United Nations' target year for making clean energy accessible to everyone?

• 2025

• 2030

• 2040

• 2050

Which century saw the invention of electricity?

• 1900s

• 1700s

• 2000s

• 1800s

How many people currently lack access to electricity?

• 500 million

• 1.2 billion

• 3 billion

• 2 billion

What type of energy does solar power convert into electricity?

• Wind energy

• Kinetic energy

• Sunlight

• Thermal energy

What environmental issue is exacerbated by the consumption of fossil fuels?

• Water pollution

• Soil erosion

• Climate change

• Deforestation

Which disaster highlighted the risks of nuclear power?

• Bhopal

• Fukushima

• Chernobyl

• Three Mile Island

How many solar projects are there in California?

• 100,000

• 150,000

• 242,000

• 200,000

What innovative method is used in London to heat homes?

• Geothermal energy

• Body heat of commuters

• Wind turbines

• Solar panels

What technology is used to convert dance floor vibrations into energy?

• Thermoelectric

• Piezoelectric

• Electromagnetic

• Hydroelectric