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WorksheetsGlobal Energy and Emissions Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which renewable sources are projected to surpass coal‑fired generation globally by 2025?
Biomass & tidal
Solar PV & wind
Hydrogen & geothermal
Waste‑to‑energy
Which renewable energy source remained the largest contributor to global renewable electricity in 2023?
Tidal
Hydropower
Solar thermal
Geothermal
Nuclear energy growth in 2025 is mainly attributed to…
Decommissioning old plants
Restarts and new reactors in multiple countries
Increased uranium prices
Shutdown of fossil fuel plants
Which sources are considered variable renewable energy (VRE)?
Hydro and biomass
Solar and wind
Nuclear and hydro
Geothermal and tidal
What percentage of global electricity came from renewable sources in 2023?
10%
18%
29.9%
52%
Which energy technologies began significant global expansion in the 1980s?
Coal and oil
Solar and wind
Geothermal and biomass
Hydrogen and tidal
What clean‑energy technologies make up “electrotech,” now a major global energy driver?
Wind, biomass, diesel engines
Solar, wind, batteries, electrified transport/heating
Nuclear, coal, diesel
LNG, solar thermal, charcoal
Which technology has become cost‑competitive due to a 35% price drop in 2024?
Solar modules
Hydropower turbines
Nuclear reactors
Coal gasifiers
How much renewable capacity is expected to be added globally in 2025?
100 GW
300 GW
793 GW
1500 GW
Which two regions saw major acceleration in solar growth in 2025?
Central Europe & Africa
South America & Antarctica
North America & Oceania
Russia & Greenland
Which renewable sources together supplied 17.6% of global electricity in early 2025?
Biomass + tidal
Solar + wind
Hydro + geothermal
Bioenergy + marine
What source produced 4,270 TWh of renewable electricity in 2023?
Solar
Wind
Hydropower
Geothermal
Which renewable energy source is projected to remain relatively flat in 2025 due to drought conditions?
Geothermal
Hydropower
Solar PV
Tidal
What low‑emissions energy source is set to reach record output in 2025?
Biomass
Nuclear
Tidal
Biofuel combustion
What historically characterises global energy transitions according to long‑term data?
Very fast adoption
Instant replacement of old systems
Slow and gradual transitions between energy types
Unpredictable random shifts
What factors must EPA consider during Mid‑Term Evaluation of vehicle emissions standards?
Paint colour and tyre size
Powertrain tech, fuel efficiency, electrification trends
Driver habits
Speed limits
Which pollutant categories are included in EPA multipollutant standards for 2027–2032?
Only CO₂
GHGs and criteria pollutants
Only particulates
Only methane
Which sector is the largest source of GHG emissions in the US, influencing tailpipe rules?
Agriculture
Transportation
Industry
Waste
What global document consolidates emissions standards for light‑duty vehicles across regions?
Kyoto Guide
PHINIA Global Emissions Standards Booklet
EU White Paper only
Paris Compact
What health risks do criteria pollutants like PM and ozone pose?
No known risks
Eye colour changes
Respiratory and cardiovascular harm
Faster metabolism
