WorksheetsENG340 Renewable Energy
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which key concerns caused by fossil fuel energy generation are mentioned in the video
large contribution to emissions which drive climate change
production of particulate emissions with negative health impacts
risk of serious failure of generator causing explosion
damage to local wildlife and natural environment
Anticipated increases in global energy demands before the pandemic were estimated to be around 12% by 2030.
If we have a delayed recovery from the pandemic, what is the projected global increase now?
12%
6%
4%
9%
click on all the advantages of renewable energy mentioned in the video
distributed power generation is more resilient against problems and disasters
renewables can be more easily accessed in remote areas
renewables produce very low levels of pollutants
renewable energy generation creates ongoing jobs
According to the map of areas where large numbers of people have NO access to electricity, which areas are most affected?
middle and southern Africa and India
South and America and Asia
North America and Europe
Southern Pacific and Australia
In 2019 how many people worldwide did not have any access to electricity?
550 million
770 million
55 million
77 million
Renewable energy is suitable for helping these people without access to electricity because...
many of these remote areas have considerable resources of sunlight, wind or geothermal power.
It does not require connection to a national power grid
It is cheaper to produce electricity with renewables than with traditional fossil fuel generators
Over the last 10 years or so, the cost of solar photovoltaic power technology has decreased by how much?
55%
75%
85%
100%
Do you think we should be investing more time and Monday into renewable energy in Australia?
I agree strongly
I agree
I'm unsure
I disagree
I disagree strongly
