Energy policy
  • 1. What is the primary goal of energy policy?
A) To reduce energy prices for consumers
B) To promote energy waste
C) To ensure a sustainable energy supply
D) To increase reliance on fossil fuels
  • 2. Which country is the largest producer of wind energy?
A) Germany
B) India
C) China
D) United States
  • 3. Which energy source has the highest carbon emissions per unit of energy produced?
A) Coal
B) Nuclear power
C) Hydropower
D) Solar power
  • 4. What is the role of energy policy in addressing climate change?
A) Increasing deforestation for energy production
B) Ignoring the issue of climate change
C) Encouraging greater reliance on fossil fuels
D) Promoting the transition to clean energy sources
  • 5. What is the purpose of energy independence in energy policy?
A) To promote international energy partnerships
B) To reduce reliance on foreign energy sources
C) To increase energy imports
D) To ignore domestic energy production
  • 6. Which energy source is considered the 'bridge' between traditional fossil fuels and renewable energy?
A) Coal
B) Uranium
C) Oil
D) Natural gas
  • 7. What does the term 'energy security' refer to in the context of energy policy?
A) Ensuring stable and reliable access to energy resources
B) Promoting volatile energy prices
C) Overdependence on a single energy source
D) Encouraging energy waste
  • 8. What is the goal of energy efficiency standards in energy policy?
A) To increase energy usage
B) To reduce energy consumption and waste
C) To ignore technological advancements
D) To promote energy-intensive industries
  • 9. What is the primary concern associated with fracking in energy production?
A) Stabilizing global oil prices
B) Environmental pollution and water contamination
C) Enhancing domestic energy production
D) Increased energy costs
  • 10. What role does energy policy play in promoting economic growth?
A) By disregarding energy efficiency standards
B) By providing a stable energy supply for industries
C) By increasing energy costs for businesses
D) By ignoring environmental impacts
  • 11. Which international agreement aimed to limit global warming by reducing greenhouse gas emissions?
A) Montreal Protocol
B) Kyoto Protocol
C) Copenhagen Accord
D) Paris Agreement
  • 12. What is the primary cause of energy poverty?
A) Inefficient energy production
B) Lack of access to affordable and reliable energy services
C) Overconsumption of energy resources
D) Increased reliance on renewable energy
  • 13. What is the primary advantage of decentralized energy systems?
A) Greater dependence on centralized utilities
B) Reduced environmental impact
C) Increased resilience and reliability of energy supply
D) Higher energy prices for consumers
  • 14. Which energy source is considered a renewable resource?
A) Solar
B) Coal
C) Nuclear
D) Natural Gas
  • 15. Which of the following is a form of renewable energy derived from living or recently living organisms?
A) Uranium
B) Natural Gas
C) Biomass
D) Coal
  • 16. Which energy source is generated from heat stored within the Earth?
A) Wind
B) Geothermal
C) Tidal
D) Solar
  • 17. Which country has the most nuclear power plants?
A) Germany
B) France
C) Japan
D) United States
  • 18. What is the term for the increase in the average temperature of the Earth's atmosphere due to greenhouse gas emissions?
A) Global warming
B) Ice age cooling
C) Tropical cyclones
D) Ozone depletion
  • 19. Which energy source is primarily used for transportation?
A) Petroleum
B) Wind
C) Hydropower
D) Solar
  • 20. What can individuals do to reduce their energy consumption at home?
A) Set thermostat to maximum all year
B) Keep appliances running all day
C) Leave doors and windows open
D) Turn off lights when not in use
  • 21. Which country is known for its large investments in solar energy production?
A) Brazil
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Germany
D) Russia
  • 22. When was the first major international treaty on climate change adopted?
A) 2005
B) 1992
C) 1980
D) 2015
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